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The Jakarta Post , Bogor, West Java
October 17, 2009
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Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) leader Tifatul Sembiring has moved a step closer to joining the next Cabinet as the communication and information minister.
Tifatul said on Saturday president-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono had asked him to develop information and communication technology (ICT) in the country during a meeting at Yudhoyono�s house in Cikeas in the West Java regency of Bogor.
"Pak SBY asked me to improve the country�s capability in information and communication technology. We talked about how ICT can help develop education quality now that high-tech has prevailed in schools," Tifatul said.
He added the next government would develop e-government, which can simplify administrative procedures.
Tifatul said he would relinquish his party job if appointed a minister.
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