Abdul Rahman Farisi, the Secretary for Economics and Public Policy of the Golkar Party, responded to criticisms from PDIP politician Deddy Sitorus. Sitorus had previously mocked Golkar regarding ongoing issues with the national electricity supply. In response, Farisi urged that these criticisms be viewed objectively. He argued that the national energy problem is not a new phenomenon. Farisi emphasized the importance of looking at the overall track record of national energy management. The exchange highlights the political tension between the two parties regarding energy policy. The response aims to shift the perspective from immediate failure to a long-term systemic issue.