Head of the Special Development and Investigation Control Agency (Bappisus) Aris Marsudiyanto said the government was evaluating the progress of the national program. In the midst of it, he alluded to the economic growth figure of 5.61 percent as a sign that the President's program was running.
Aris said this after lunch with the President at the Presidential Palace Complex, Tuesday, May 5.
"Yes, we just had lunch with the President, evaluating everything that has been running the current programs," said Aris.
He referred to data from the Central Statistics Agency which recorded an annual economic growth of 5.61 percent.
"This means that all of the President's programs to date have been going well and smoothly," he said.
However, Aris also criticized the criticism that has developed in the public space. He asked for criticism to be delivered "nicely" and not turn into provocation.
"I hope that all the elite of the nation, academics, observers, the President always open up space for communication, discussion. Please convey criticism in a good way," he said.
According to Aris, there is a limit between criticism and insult. He reminded the unstable global situation.
"Our nation is busy building with the current world war situation. Don't be bothered by trivial things," he said.
During the meeting, Aris also discussed the education sector with relevant officials. He said the President gave directions ranging from schools to universities.
"The President's instructions are quite complete and detailed, from public schools to universities, how to form a smart generation," he said.
Regarding the President's plan to visit the Philippines, Aris has not detailed. He only mentioned that geopolitical and geoeconomic issues would be discussed.
"It will certainly discuss various geopolitical, geoeconomic, geostrategic issues," he said.
He also did not rule out the possibility that nickel issues and global conflicts would be on the agenda, but the details would be conveyed by the relevant ministers or the President.
The English, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, and French versions are automatically generated by the AI. So there may still be inaccuracies in translating, please always see Indonesian as our main language. (system supported by DigitalSiber.id)
