Former Vice President Jusuf Kalla Criticizes Public Office Based Solely on Popularity
Former Vice President Jusuf Kalla criticized liberal democracy, stating that public office requires competence and track record, not just popularity. He expressed his views on the qualifications of public officials during a lecture at the University of Indonesia (UI).
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