REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA - The candidates for 2014 presidential election should possess some important qualities, such as world famous, the Member of Parliament (MP) from Commission III in House of Representatives from National Mandate Party Faction, Taslim Chaniago, said.
He said that the ability of future Indonesian leader should be recognized by the world. "The figure must achieve the recognition and appreciation from other countries," he said on Thursday.
He said that the Chairman of National Mandate Party, Hatta Rajasa, was able to make Indonesia become more famous internationally. The man who is also the Coordinating Minister of Economy, he said, had received many international achievements. "He has got some achievement from US and Slovakia," he mentioned.
The achievement is important to lead Indonesia so that Indonesia will be known internationally. He explained that the achievement was recognition of Rajasa's performance, dedication, and credibility as the Coordinating Minister of Economy in Indonesia. "The world has recognized Rajasa's ability in economy and politics. He is proper to be the presidential candidate," he said.