Weekly Digest: Did Scandals ‘Bite’ President’s Special Staffs?
Summary
- The State Palace got into the center of attention as the public criticized the special staff of the president, from the matter special staff letter to subdistrict heads in Indonesia who requested that his company should be facilitated and the appointment of Ruangguru.com as a training partner in the pre-employment card program.
- The involvement of special staff-owned companies in government projects frequently occurred. Other special staff-owned companies are involved in the project in the ministry, while other officials company engaged in the pre-employment card program.
- The lack of government’s sensitivity in the conflict of interest will likely impact public confidence in the policy to be taken. Several surveys indicate that currently, the level of trust in the government is experiencing a downward trend.