REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- Jokowi's Working Cabinet involved two telecommunication experts, namely Rudiantara as Minister of Telecommunication and Information and Arief Yahya as Minister of Tourism who was former President Director of Telkom, the largest telecommunication company in Indonesia. Both of them received positive response from telecommunication or telco operators.
"Telecommunication industry, particularly telecommunication operators expect good development for info-communications technology (ICT) industry under the Ministry led by Rudiantara," Chairman of the Association of Indonesian Cellular Telecommunications (ATSI), Alexander Rusli said recently.
Rudiantara is popular in ICT industry in Indonesia. He has a long track record in several telecommunication operators, such as Indosat and XL and also actives in various associations.
"Rudiantara is a problem solver. He has the uniqueness in practical and pragmatic ways," Rusli said.
ATSI also appreciated Arief Yahya who qualified in his field as former Telkom's president director.
"Good luck in your career and dedication to build tourism industry in Indonesia," Rusli added.