The appointment of Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita as social affairs minister shows that President Joko Widodo is putting electoral interests before the formation of a clean and professional administration. Last week, the Golkar politician was appointed to the cabinet replacing Idrus Marham, who resigned after being named a suspect by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).

Instead of appointing a professionalwho would be able to ensure the gove