MK to Report Denny Indrayana at Bar Association
The Constitutional Court (MK) has ruled to maintain the open proportional election system by rejecting judicial review (JR) requests over the Election Law (UU Pemilu) No. 7/2017, on Thursday (June 15). The MK’s ruling proves that Denny Indrayana, a lawmaker candidate from SBY’s Democratic Party, was wrong. The MK, therefore, plans to file a report against Denny at the Bar Association that the advocate is registered as member.
Prabowo’s Mirage 2000-5 Acquisition: Good Deal or Not?
Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, who is also the chairman of Gerindra Party, has stirred another polemic in public. This time, it is caused by his decision to acquire 12 units of second-hand Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets from Qatar for nearly US$800 million. Let’s talk a bit about this acquisition. Is it a good deal or not?
The MK’s Ruling on Election System
Today, June 15, the Mahkamah Konstitusi (MK) or the Constitutional Court will read its ruling on a judicial review (JR) request over the Election Law (UU Pemilu) No. 7/2017. We are all wondering whether the Court will rule in favor of the applicants, which among them is a politician from the ruling party PDIP, demanding the change of the election system into a closed proportional system or maintain the open proportional system instead.
Business Groups & 2024 Race (2)
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has inaugurated the Tzu Chi Hospital in North Jakarta on Wednesday (June 14). Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, who is also the chairman of Gerindra Party, accompanied the President in the inauguration event along with the CEO of Sinar Mas Group Franky Widjaja and the CEO of Agung Sedayu Group Sugianto Kusuma a.k.a Aguan, who is the deputy chairman of Tzu Chi Foundation.
More pressures on NasDem (Anies)?
Trial of corruption suspect Johnny G Plate, former minister of communications and informations and secretary general of NasDem Party (main supporter of Anies Baswedan in 2024 presidential election), yet to be started, but the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has reportedly intensified investigation into ministry of agriculture, whose minister is also cadre from NasDem Party.
Golkar: Ganjar or Prabowo?
The Chairman of Golkar Party Airlangga Hartarto is still in a discussion with Prabowo Subianto, the chairman of Gerindra Party, to talk about the possibility of establishing a bigger coalition. On the other hand, Airlangga will soon meet with Megawati Soekarnoputri, the chairperson of the ruling party PDIP, to explore the potential coalition for endorsing Ganjar Pranowo. So, will Golkar support Prabowo or Ganjar in the next year’s presidential election?
Jokowi’s Meeting with Ganjar & Prabowo
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo held a meeting with Ganjar Pranowo, Governor of Central Java, at the State Palace Jakarta on Tuesday (June 13). Prior to that, the President met with House Speaker Puan Maharani, who is the daughter of PDIP Chairperson Megawati Soekarnoputri. Last week, the President had also summoned Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, who is the chairman of Gerindra Party, to the State Palace.
On Puan’s Upcoming Meeting with AHY
Speculations continue to swirl around the upcoming meeting between Puan Maharani, the daughter of the fifth President and the Chairperson of PDIP Megawati Soekarnoputri, and Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY), the eldest son of the sixth President and the supreme leader of Democratic Party Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY). Some observers speculate that the meeting might be an opportunity for both Puan and AHY to explore the possibility of running together in the 2029 presidential race. Seriously?
Sandiaga Joins PPP: What’s Next?
After months of speculations, Sandiaga Uno finally confirmed that he will join the Islamic party PPP and the Party will announce him as its new cadre in a ceremonial event tomorrow (June 14). In the meantime, the ruling party PDIP allows PPP if the Party wants to propose Sandi for becoming the running mate of Ganjar Pranowo in the next year’s presidential election. But can Sandi secure Ganjar’s running mate position and enter 2024 race?
PDIP on the Move (2)
The ruling party PDIP is on the move. After securing the additional endorsement from PPP, Hanura, and Hary Tanoesoedibjo’s Perindo Party for Ganjar Pranowo, PDIP is now looking for more support from the other political parties. Can PDIP establish a big coalition to support Ganjar in the next year’s presidential election?