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Jakarta, CNN Indonesia –
Ekonom senior Rizal Ramli | said he was often approached by Jusuf kalla each to be named for Minister assistant president. This happened several times during the era of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) and President Joko Widodo (Jokowi).
Rizal said he was about to be appointed finance minister during Jokowi’s first term administration. However, Jusuf Kalla did not approve of this intention, then vice president.
“Time for him [Jokowi] to be president, he wants Rizal Ramli to be the economy minister. But, JK [Jusuf Kalla] always my block. The point is that JK doesn’t want Rizal to control the economy and finances, “Rizal was quoted as saying on Youtube Karni Ilyas Club, on Sunday (10/25).
A similar condition also occurred when President SBY asked him to serve as Minister of the Economy. However, Jusuf Kalla also thwarted the request, who was also the vice president at the time.
According to Rizal, SBY still wanted to occupy ministerial positions in one of the ministries, he would have been appointed finance minister and minister of BUMN, but both were against the wishes of Jusuf Kalla.
“SBY has signed the RR Finance Minister, he was blocked by JK. After that, SBY kept his post as Finance Minister,” he said. [JK] He no longer agreed, finally SBY asked RR to become minister of BUMN, he said [JK] disagree, last minute Appointed as Minister of Industry in the first SBY cabinet, I reject it, that is not our advantage, thank you, ”said Rizal.
[Gambas:Youtube]Rizal explained how he could be appointed Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs after one year of the Jokowi administration for the period 2015-2019.
At that time, he was invited to the Bogor Palace by Jokowi. Upon arrival at Bogor Palace, Rizal admitted that he was not entertained like other guests invited to the palace. At that moment, Jokowi reasoned that his meeting with Rizal Ramli at Bogor Palace would leak.
“Mas Rizal, there are no sweet potatoes or cakes in the morning. Since I sent them all, I am afraid our meeting will leak,” Rizal Ramli said, mimicking Jokowi’s statement at the time.
Jokowi’s request at the time was for Rizal Ramli to assist him as Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs. Rizal admitted that he turned down the position because it was not his advantage. He also provided Jokowi with a list of names that were deemed best suited to fill the position of Coordinating Minister of Maritime Affairs.
 Former Vice President Jusuf Kalla (CNN Indonesia / Hesti Rika) |
Rizal said he only wanted to help Jokowi outside of the government. He also admitted that he was willing to help Jokowi contribute his ideas if necessary. However, Jokowi refused and still wanted Rizal as Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs.
“Jokowi said: more Rizal, it was not me the president of Jokowi who asked for help. Who am I compared to Mas Rizal, experience, hours of flight. The people asking for help are Indonesians who want a better life,” Rizal said.
After Jokowi’s words, Rizal admitted that he was melted and finally ready to help Jokowi as Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs.
“Because he said that, I finally learned my lesson. But, on one condition, yes, I do not report to Mr. JK,” Rizal said.
Rizal Ramli served as Coordinating Minister of Maritime Affairs replacing Indroyono Soesilo on August 12, 2015. However, he only held that position for one year, was dismissed on July 27, 2016, and replaced by Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan.
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