JAKARTA -- President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo on Monday appointed Budi Arie Setiadi as communications and information minister in the latest phase of a reshaping of Indonesia's political landscape ahead of the presidential election next February.
Appointment spurs allegations of cronyism in run-up to presidential vote
Budi Arie Setiadi looks on during his inauguration as minister of communication and information in Jakarta on July 17. © Reuters
JAKARTA -- President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo on Monday appointed Budi Arie Setiadi as communications and information minister in the latest phase of a reshaping of Indonesia's political landscape ahead of the presidential election next February.