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Jakarta, CNN Indonesia –
Mayor of Surabaya Tri Rismaharini aka Risma admitted that she was surprised by the president Joko widodo appointed him Minister of Social Affairs.
Risma replaces Juliari Batubara, who resigned after becoming a suspect in the corruption case of the Covid-19 social assistance fund.
“To be honest, I was quite surprised, even though there were many who had discussed it, but frankly, I never thought or imagined becoming a minister,” Risma said in the courtyard of the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, on Tuesday (12/22) .
However, he said he was willing to accept the mandate and earn the trust of President Jokowi and Vice President Ma’ruf Amin.
According to Risma, being included in the ranks of the Indonesian Advanced Cabinet is a form of service to the country.
“And this is for me to serve the country, so I thank you for the confidence of the president and vice president and, of course, the entire Indonesian nation,” Risma said.
President Jokowi today introduced six new ministerial candidates to the Advanced Indonesia Cabinet. In addition to Risma, Jokowi also appointed Sakti Wahyu Trenggono as Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, and Yaqut Cholil Qoumas as Minister of Religion.
Later, Budi Gunadi Sadikin as Minister of Health replacing Terawan Agus Putranto, Sandiaga Uno as Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy and M Luthfi as Minister of Commerce. The inauguration of the six people is scheduled for Wednesday (12/23) morning at the Presidential Palace Complex, Jakarta.
(dmi / wis)
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