... I was tired... "
Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Vice President Jusuf Kalla (JK) confirmed that he was in good health, considering the fact that he had not attended the celebratory party organized by the people at the National Monument for President Joko Widodo.

"You can see that I am fine, and I am not sick," JK remarked here on Tuesday.

He admitted that riding a carriage after being sworn in as vice president in the parliament did wear him down.

"When I rode a horse, I was tired," he revealed.

After the inauguration, JK felt tired, but it did not affect his health.

JK said he had worked till late last night and had held a meeting with President Joko Widodo from 10:00 pm to 12:00 am local time.

"If it is a mass event, then it should be attended by President Jokowi," he added.

With regard to the cabinet formation, JK stated that the announcement could be made today or tomorrow.

"The formation of the cabinet is still in progress, just wait," JK emphasized.

JK lauded the evaluation provided by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) and the Financial Transaction Report and Analysis Center (PPATK) regarding the names of the proposed ministerial candidates.

Editor: Ade P Marboen
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