JAKARTA. President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo would announce his much-awaited Cabinet lineup on Sunday at around 4 p.m., said a Jokowi confidant, Andi Widjajanto, on Saturday. Amid widespread speculation and unconfirmed minister lists, Jokowi had summoned at least 29 names believed to be among the candidates to Merdeka Palace over the last couple of days. Andi, a former deputy of Jokowi’s transition team who is now assisting Jokowi in forming the Cabinet, said Jokowi would also invite the 34 ministers to have afternoon tea at a garden in the palace complex on Sunday, the first gathering aimed to serve as an ice-breaking event.
Jokowi to announce Cabinet lineup on Sunday
JAKARTA. President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo would announce his much-awaited Cabinet lineup on Sunday at around 4 p.m., said a Jokowi confidant, Andi Widjajanto, on Saturday. Amid widespread speculation and unconfirmed minister lists, Jokowi had summoned at least 29 names believed to be among the candidates to Merdeka Palace over the last couple of days. Andi, a former deputy of Jokowi’s transition team who is now assisting Jokowi in forming the Cabinet, said Jokowi would also invite the 34 ministers to have afternoon tea at a garden in the palace complex on Sunday, the first gathering aimed to serve as an ice-breaking event.