However, the party leaders were unable to agree to Masyumi's demands for senior ministerial posts that would have enabled it to dominate the cabinet.

The government was intended to be inclusive, with representation from all existing parties and groupings.

In the absence of Masjumi, the PSII represented the Muslim bloc.

[2] On 11 August 1947, Mohammad Enoch resigned and was replaced by his deputy, Herling Laoh.

[3] On 11 November 1947, Amir reshuffled the cabinet to allow the inclusion of the Masjumi Party.