Zulhas Becomes Trade Minister, PAN: If We Work Right We Are Praised, If We Have High Prices We Are Criticized Mothers From Sabang To Merauke

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JAKARTA - Chairman of the National Mandate Party (PAN) Zukifli Hasan will be sworn in as Minister of Trade by President Joko Widodo at the State Palace this afternoon, Wednesday, June 15. Chairman of the National Mandate Party (PAN) Expert Council, Dradjad Wibowo, said the cadres were ready to assist Zulkifli Hasan in carrying out his duties as presidential assistants. Moreover, the Ministry post he occupied was a 'hot seat'. "We are ready to help," said Dradjad, Wednesday, June 15. Dradjad ensured that Zulhas' concentration would not be divided as party commander in preparation for the 2024 Legislative Election (Pileg) even though he has officially become the trade minister. The cadres, according to him, will share their respective tasks to make the 2024 general election a success. "We divide the tasks, especially since our human resources are good. There will be a division of tasks if Mr. Zul is in the cabinet," he explained. According to Dradjad, the management of PAN is collegial. So that there is no dominant figure in the internal party."(So) for the pancalegan business, the ranks will coordinate. The tough task is in the legislature. Wherever Bang Zul is placed, we will help him, so that he is successful, we will share the tasks, we will help. in the legislature," said Dradjad Wibowo.

Moreover, added Dradjad, the position of the minister of trade is the most highlighted by the public, especially housewives. So, he said, PAN cadres will support Zulhas so that his performances in the government can be successful and not burden women. "(Ministry of Trade) is an issue that has become a concern for mothers, especially if Mr. Zulhas has served as Minister of Forestry. If it is true that he is serving at the Minister of Trade, the seat is very hot," he said. "If we do our work correctly, we will be praised by women from Sabang to Merauke, on the other hand, if the price is high, we will berate women," concluded Dradjad.