The Illusion of Change
Poor performance was not the only reason why some ministers were dropped from the cabinet. Internal disputes, balanced representation, and close connections were the other factors.
October 26, 2011
THE job termination was made during the final minutes prior to the announcement. Fadel Muhammad heard the voice of Minister/State Secretary Sudi Silalahi on the phone, telling him, "Pak Fadel, sorry, your name will not be read by the president."
Ten minutes later, on that Tuesday night last week, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) announced the new lineup of his cabinet. He had appointed a number of new officials, moved some of the old minister
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