Jakarta, Nov. 4 -- Former transportation minister Ignasius Jonan expressed his readiness to return to public service if asked by President Prabowo Subianto, following a meeting at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Monday.

"As a citizen, I am always ready to answer a call of duty from the state as long as I am able. Still, everything depends on the task giver," Jonan said.

He clarified that President Prabowo did not offer him any position, saying their discussion focused mainly on national programs. "No, there was no offer to return to the government," he confirmed.

Jonan said his willingness to serve again stems purely from a sense of moral responsibility to the nation.

Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya arranged the two-hour me...