Jakarta, Aug. 1 -- Deputy State Secretary Minister Juri Ardiantoro confirmed that President Prabowo Subianto will soon sign a presidential decree granting clemency to former Minister Thomas Lembong and amnesty for politician Hasto Kristiyanto.

While confirming that the decree can be signed after all administrative procedures are completed, Ardiantoro has yet to ascertain the details of the decree or the definite time when Prabowo will sign it.

"We are waiting for the complete information. (It will be signed) immediately. It must not take too long," the deputy minister stated at the Presidential Palace Complex on Friday, in response to the progress of Lembong and Kristiyanto's clemencies.

On Wednesday (July 30), President Prabowo Subian...