Cabinet Secretary's Silence in Response to Amien Rais' Criticism Viewed as Political Maturity
Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya has not publicly responded to Amien Rais' statements, an attitude assessed as a form of political maturity and respect for a senior national figure. According to Hasanuddin, Coordinator of the 98 Generation Activists' Hub, Teddy's silence reflects the ethics of Indonesian politics, which prioritizes courtesy when dealing with influential figures with a long democratic history.
Hasanuddin cited the founder of Muhammadiyah, KH Ahmad Dahlan, who emphasized the importance of respecting elders as part of human dignity. He asserted that not all political criticism needs an open reply, especially if it comes from a senior figure, as restraint can be viewed as personal respect and self-control.
Siaga 98 assesses Amien Rais' statement as a political maneuver to attract public attention, and an open response from Teddy could be considered irrelevant to the Cabinet Secretary's administrative duties. In this group's view, Teddy's choice to remain silent demonstrates calmness, the ability to evaluate issues, and prevents the institution from getting entangled in unnecessary political debates.
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