Indonesian Cabinet Performance Debate: Golkar States Only President Can Judge Ministers
Amidst criticism from the Gerindra Party regarding the performance of ministers and deputy ministers affiliated with the ruling PDI-P, Indonesia's Golkar Party has asserted that "only the President has the authority to evaluate ministers." This statement may indicate internal rifts within the coalition government.
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