Mataram, Aug. 2 -- The Indonesian government is still mulling over the proposal for indirect local elections, under which regional leaders would be appointed by members of local representative councils (DPRDs), Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Bima Arya Sugiarto, said.

"We are still delving deeper into the discourse because it is important to study all related aspects," he added during an official visit to Mataram city, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) province, on Saturday.

While not openly endorsing the idea, he noted that indirect elections at the regional level could help make governance more efficient and effective.

He said that the suggestion deserves serious consideration by state institutions, notably the Home Affairs Ministry, the Nat...