Sure, let’s spice this up a bit, shall we? Picture this: Jakarta, a bustling hub of political maneuvering, where the air is thick with the scent of ambition and just the slightest hint of corruption—like a fish market after a heatwave. In a remarkable display of political theatre, General Secretary of PP Muhammadiyah, Abdul Mu’ti, has let us in on an exclusive peek behind the curtain of the new administration’s agenda. In his latest performance – I mean, speech – Prabowo Subianto, the newly elected president, has set out his vision for a cabinet that’s as clean as a whistle… well, as clean as one can expect in the murky world of politics.
Now, let’s talk about Prabowo’s central message: “No corruption!” You’ve got to appreciate the irony here, right? In a country where corruption has as much presence as street vendors, Prabowo stands there, patting his own back, proclaiming a future devoid of graft. It’s a bit like a fox lecturing the chickens on the benefits of honesty. But hey, who doesn’t love a good motivational speaker? Just imagine him, gesticulating wildly: “We must cooperate! We must administer this country free from corruption!” Meanwhile, the audience is nodding along like they just got a glimpse of the Holy Grail. Well, if the Holy Grail comes served with a side of political promises.
And then there’s Gibran Rakabuming Raka, the Vice President-elect, who apparently didn’t get the memo about giving speeches—like the kid who shows up to a party with no cake. Mu’ti, in what can only be described as a delightful understatement, confirmed that, no, Gibran wasn’t scheduled to make an appearance today. “No,” he said, crisp and clear, perhaps already preparing his own motivational speech about the importance of showing up… or not showing up.
This briefing, cloaked in secrecy like a magician’s best trick, took place in Hambalang, Bogor – which, let’s face it, sounds less like a political meeting and more like a venue for an obscure dance party. There’s an image for you: 108 figures summoned to Prabowo’s house, probably being told to leave their past indiscretions at the door. “No skeletons allowed! Keep it light, folks!”
And just to keep the plot twists coming, our famous cast is rounding out the ensemble. Budi Arie Setiadi, Minister of Communication and Information, made sure to echo Mu’ti’s sentiments. His confirmation that Gibran will NOT be addressing the crowd today is like a maestro telling the orchestra to remain silent during the crescendo. Perhaps Gibran was in the back, polishing his speech for the next rendezvous.
So here we are, folks. The stage is set; the players have been chosen. Will this theatre of governance lead us to a dazzling finale or fall flat like a poorly staged pantomime? Only time will tell. But let’s keep our eyes peeled because, in politics, the plot thickens faster than a Jakarta traffic jam. And remember, when you tune in to these political shows, sometimes the best thrills come from watching the chaos unfold, even if the script seems a little… shaky.
Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —
General Secretary of PP Muhammadiyah Abdul Mu’ti confirmed that the president was elected Prabowo Subianto has given a speech at the briefing of his ministerial candidates in Hambalang, Bogor, West Java, today, Wednesday (16/10).
“Yeah [Prabowo pidato],” said Mu’ti to CNNIndonesia.comWednesday. Mu’ti, who is also a ministerial candidate, was also present on the briefing agenda.
Mu’ti explained that in his speech Prabowo advised that future ministerial candidates in his government must be free from corruption.
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“Pak Prabowo emphasized the importance of cooperation and administering a country free from corruption,” said Mu’ti.
Meanwhile, Vice President-elect Gibran Rakabuming Raka, he continued, had not yet scheduled a speech in front of the ministerial candidates today.
“[Gibran] “Today is not scheduled,” said Mu’ti.
The General Chairman of Projo and Minister of Communication and Information, Budi Arie Setiadi, expressed a similar thing. He said that at today’s briefing event, Gibran did not give a speech.
“No,” he said to CNNIndonesia.com.
Prabowo and Gibran were both present at the briefing for ministerial candidates in Hambalang today. This briefing process has been going on behind closed doors since Wednesday morning.
This briefing was held after Prabowo summoned 108 figures to his house in Kertanegara, South Jakarta, last October 14-15.
One of those present was Abdul Mu’ti and Budi Arie. It is said that these people will occupy the positions of minister, deputy minister and head of institutions in the new government.
(rzr/already)
[Gambas:Video CNN]
