Indonesian Religious Affairs Minister Clarifies Son's Role Amid Nepotism Allegations
Indonesia's Minister of Religious Affairs and Umrah has responded to allegations that his son was appointed as an expert staff member within his ministry. The minister explained that due to initial organizational chaos and staff shortages during the ministry's establishment, his son and other volunteers who initially assisted without pay were later integrated into expert roles, asserting compliance with regulations.
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