Indonesia's Advanced Cabinet Composition Dominated by Non-Party Affiliates

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) announced the formation of the "Kabinet Indonesia Maju" (Advanced Indonesia Cabinet) at the Merdeka Palace on Wednesday, October 23rd. As promised, the cabinet includes a larger proportion of ministers from outside political parties (Parpol) compared to those representing political parties.

The composition of the "Kabinet Indonesia Maju" is dominated by non-party members, accounting for 55.3%. Meanwhile, 44.7% are from political parties: 5 from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP); 3 each from Golkar, Nasdem, and the National Awakening Party (PKB); 2 from Gerindra; and 1 from the United Development Party (PPP).

For information, the "Kabinet Indonesia Maju" comprises 34 ministries and four officials with ministerial-level rank. These ministerial-level officials include the Attorney General, the Cabinet Secretary, the Presidential Chief of Staff, and the Head of the Investment Coordinating Board.

In his new administration, Jokowi will focus on five main programs: human resource and infrastructure development, bureaucratic and regulatory simplification, and economic transformation.