Sara Resigns DPR Seat Amid Speculation of Ministerial Role
jakarta, Indonesia – Sara, a member of the indonesian House of Representatives (DPR), has resigned from her position, sparking discussion about a potential appointment to the vacant post of Minister of Youth and Sports. The move follows a recent cabinet reshuffle and coincides with reports suggesting Sara, a niece of presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto, is being considered for the role.
Sara’s departure from the DPR has fueled speculation regarding her future in government. While no official proclamation has been made, the timing has led to questions about a possible transition to a ministerial position. This growth occurs as Indonesia seeks to modernize its economic sectors, moving away from labor-intensive industries reliant on government employment-a system likened by Sara to a colonial-era dependence on patronage. She previously advocated for the growth of agribusiness and downstream industries, emphasizing the need for economic independence.
Bambang Haryadi, Secretary of the Gerindra Party Faction in the DPR, addressed the speculation on Thursday, November 9th, stating that Sara’s resignation is not a prerequisite for a ministerial appointment.”If you become a minister, it’s the president’s business. Then the two don’t have to withdraw first,” Bambang clarified during a press conference at the Parliament Complex. He characterized the reports as premature and speculative.
The appointment,if confirmed,woudl be the President’s prerogative. The situation remains fluid, with the President holding the ultimate decision-making power regarding the ministerial vacancy.