A new face is set to appear within presidential palace circles: he’s a stout man with frizzy hair, and is familiar to the public. Wimar Jartika Witoelar Kartaadipoetra has been named the presidential spokesman. His official position is chief spokesman and head of the presidential press bureau.

This new post at the presidential office and the appointment of Wimar will be announced this week. Wimar was invited to the palace last weekend and