Prabowo resurrects advisory board
President Prabowo Subianto's decision to establish the Presidential Advisory Board (Wantimpres) was welcomed, but critics also called on the President to be more willing to listen.
President Prabowo Subianto has reinstated the Presidential Advisory Board (Wantimpres), a decision that met with mixed reactions. Upon this major cabinet reshuffle, 26 individuals were appointed to serve on the board, tasked with providing the president with advice and considerations.
The newly formed board includes former senior minister Pratikno, who will serve as its chair, alongside Hatta Rajasa as deputy. Pratikno, who was once a senior aide to President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo, has a lengthy political career spanning multiple administrations. Hatta Rajasa, a businessman and politician, is also affiliated with various political parties and has held ministerial positions under previous presidents.
Several other prominent figures were also appointed to the board, including Budi Gunawan, a retired police general and former State Intelligence Agency (BIN) head, and Sinta Nuriyah Wahid, widow of former President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid. These appointments demonstrate Prabowo's commitment to a diverse range of professional backgrounds and political affiliations on the advisory board.
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