Young Minister

he is open to appointing Cabinet ministers from a variety of backgrounds and ages.

“Ministers aged 20-25 years old, why not?

But they must understand management and be capable of implementing [ministerial] programs,”.

ministers in the upcoming Cabinet must have the managerial skills

to manage personnel and ministerial budgets in order to ensure effectiveness.

Other than that, the ministers must be capable of implementing government programs on time and properly.

Jokowi also said that he would not distinguish between professionals and political party members in his new Cabinet,

unlike his first term in 2014 when he categorized ministers

based on professional background and political party membership.

“Do not distinguish between professionals and politicians

because there are many politicians who are also professionals.

people who are experts in their fields fill the ministerial positions and understand the issues,

so that it is easier to resolve [the issues] and implement the programs.

The discussion on the new Cabinet is still an ongoing process given the potential coalition that may be involved.

However, Jokowi did not shut down the possibility of members of the opposition camp joining.

“We are open for everyone who would like to cooperate in advancing and building the country transparently,”.

A number of names have been mentioned as options for filling the ministerial seats.

Last month, Jokowi suggested that Bahlil Lahadalia, was qualified.

“The way I see it, Bahlil is suitable to become a minister.

He has good social skills and is very smart,”

Jokowi had to make compromises with political parties

in return for their support of his administration.

Now, he has more freedom to realize his vision and program,

including making personal choices for his Cabinet.

Other young figures that have surfaced as potential candidates are his reelection campaign team chairman Erick Thohir and Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) chairwoman Grace Natalie.

They have also been touted for Cabinet positions.