The Minister from Texas
With his citizenship in question, Arcandra Tahar was removed as energy and mineral resources minister. Reports indicate there was a debate at the Palace when President Jokowi insisted on retaining him.
August 23, 2016
ARCANDRA Tahar, 45, described himself as a simple person who returned home after a 20-year stay in the United States. He was clearly unaware of the 'jungle' that awaited him when he took up a ministerial position in President Joko Widodo's cabinet. "I was too naive and didn't watch my back," Arcandra told Tempo last week.
It was this naivete that made him oblivious to the problem he would face with his dual citizenship. Arcandra, a petroleum engineeri
...