Satisfaction Above 60 Percent, Observer: President Jokowi Responsive To Community Needs

Screenshot of the survey results from the Indonesian Survey Institute (LSI) for the period 27 June-5 July 2022 / Photo: ANTARA / Putu Indah Savitri

JAKARTA - Political observer from the University of Pelita Harapan (UPH) Emrus Sihombing said the level of public satisfaction with President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) performance of 64 percent or more is not surprising news, because President Jokowi is responsive to people's needs. the level of public satisfaction is still in the safe and majority limits. The reason is that Jokowi is always present to respond to the needs of the people," said Emrus after confirmation, in Jakarta, Tuesday, July 26. In fact, according to Emrus, public satisfaction can reach a minimum of 80 percent if supported by maximum ministerial performance. Minister of PUPR Basuki Hadimuljono, Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani, and Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi. "Jokowi has succeeded in building infrastructure, toll roads, dams, etc. "The minister's performance will certainly have an impact on public satisfaction with Jokowi. If all ministers carry out their duties, I think the level of public satisfaction with Jokowi can be 80 percent," said Emrus. become the prerogative of the president without being influenced by the interests of political parties.

"Whoever our president will be, let the president absolutely 100 percent determine his ministers. There should not be an indirect pattern of political communication, even though the goal is to want a minister. If the minister does not have a good performance, his party must be attractive. Proactive parties are attractive if the minister cannot work," said Emrus. The Indonesian Survey Institute (LSI) released the results of a survey on the level of public satisfaction with Jokowi's performance, Sunday, July 24. As a result, 64 percent of respondents were satisfied with Jokowi's performance. Each mentioned public satisfaction with Jokowi's performance at 67.5 percent and 80.9 percent.