He was retained as Minister of the Economy and Development in the government appointed on 6 January 2006.

Suryadi retains his position as Minister of Home Affairs.

He retained his post as Minister of Energy for nearly five years.

Kol retained his post as Minister of Tourism.

He retained his position as Minister of Finance.

Gerretsen was retained as Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

Nevertheless, Wahid's idea never materialized and despite his differences, Yusril was retained as Minister.

Kot retained his position as Minister of Information in Mikolajczyk's cabinet.

Following the election, he retained his post as Minister of Arts and Culture in the government appointed on 30 December 2007.

In the end he was retained as Minister for Health and was disappointed not to be given a new portfolio following the 1989 general election.