TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - CEO of Indo Barometer M. Qodari praised Joko Widodo's decision to invite the public in suggesting the names of minister in the upcoming cabinet. "The more [names], the better. It will be easy to select the best," said Qodari, adding that it will help Jokowi to select the right man for the post.
Such mechanism was also done by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) when arranging his cabinet, he added.
"The proposed names will get open response from the public," Qodari said. Public audiency can help Jokowi and Jusuf Kalla in assessing the candidates. Therefore, the pair can announce the cabinet one day after being inaugurated.
Previously, Jokowi has announced that the cabinet mechanism will be in several stages. He will establish a team to select the personnel criteria, before discussing it with the supporting parties. Jokowi has also stated to give public room in social media for inputs.
IRA GUSLINA SUFA