PKB’s State of Relationship with Jokowi-Prabowo
Today, Jul. 23, the National Awakening Party (PKB), the largest Islamic party led by Muhaimin Iskandar (former running mate of Anies Baswedan in the 2024 presidential race), will hold its anniversary event at the Jakarta Convention Center (JCC) in Senayan, Central Jakarta. However, the outgoing President Jokowi and President-elect Prabowo Subianto won’t attend the anniversary event. This might help us understand the state of relationship between PKB, especially Muhaimin, and Jokowi-Prabowo.
Jokowi’s Papua Visit
The outgoing President Jokowi is in a working visit in Papua. The visit is worth highlighting with the presence of Budi Gunawan, the chief of the State Intelligence Agency (BIN), accompanying the President. This is, perhaps, the first time we’ve seen Budi Gunawan accompanying Jokowi in the latter’s visit in the last 16 months.
Central Java Election: Another Fight between PDIP & Jokowi
Other than North Sumatera, it looks like we may see another duel between PDIP and the outgoing President Jokowi in Central Java gubernatorial election this year. Jokowi’s youngest son, Kaesang Pangarep, will likely run in the Central Java race to challenge those from PDIP.
East Java Election: Khofifah vs Risma (4)
Two survey results released by Litbang Kompas and Proximity showed that Khofifah Indar Parawansa is still leading the poll in East Java, with Tri Rismaharini trailing behind the incumbent. Will we see Khofifah compete head-to-head against Risma in this year’s gubernatorial election in East Java?
KPK Leadership Selection: The Candidates
In previous articles, we’ve talked about some candidates, including Sudirman Said, participating in the selection of the new leaders of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) for 2024-2029 period. Now, let’s delve into the profile of some more candidates, especially those who come from the National Police (POLRI) and the Attorney General Office (AGO).
Mini Cabinet Reshuffle: Growing danger of nepotism
The outgoing President Jokowi, whose son Gibran Rakabuming will soon be sworn in as the new vice president, witnessed the three new vice ministers taking the oath of office on Thursday (Jul. 18). Two of them are Thomas Aquinas Muliatna Djiwandono, the nephew of President-elect Prabowo Subianto, and Sudaryono, former personal assistant of Prabowo.
KPK Selection: Kalla’s Endorsement for Sudirman Said
Former Vice President (VP) Jusuf Kalla expressed his endorsement for Sudirman Said in the selection of the new leaders of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) for 2024-2029 period. Sudirman, former Minister of Energy & Mineral Resources (ESDM), has been registered as one among 318 candidates for becoming the new leaders of KPK.
Ridwan Kamil Stays in West Java Race?
The newest survey result from the research & development (Litbang) of Kompas, the largest newspaper in Indonesia, shows that Ridwan Kamil’s electability is far above all of his potential contenders in this year’s West Java gubernatorial election. Will this survey result convince Ridwan to stay in the West Java race rather than entering the Jakarta gubernatorial election?
The Thohirs & Prabowo
The Thohirs (Erick Thohir/minister of state-owned enterprises and Garibaldi ‘Boy’ Thohir/co-owner of Adaro Energy) actively supported the campaign of Prabowo-Gibran. Boy was seen organising some public events, including those with Chinese conglomerates, to shore up support for Prabowo. But, a move from Prabowo’s brother Hashim Djojohadikusumo two months ago could be a game changer.
West Java Election: PKB’s Maneuver
It looks like PKB is very eager to promote Sandiaga Uno, who is now a PPP politician, for the West Java gubernatorial election this year. PKB is even confident that Sandi can catch up with the electability of Ridwan Kamil, the frontrunner at the poll in West Java.