The political rumors about the resignation plans of some members of Abdurrahman Wahid's cabinet have become more widespread lately. Particularly so following Ryaas Rasyid's open statement to quit last week. The State Minister for Administrative Reform confirmed that he would officially hand in his resignation to the head of state on 4 January 2001.

It's not clear yet whether any other ministers are following in the footsteps of the South Sulawesi-b