The Calm Before the Storm
There was an interesting moment during a gathering of some ministers, including Prabowo Subianto, on the sidelines of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s visit in Malaysia that is worth highlighting in relation to the next year’s election. The moment was captured in a video that went viral on the internet.
Ganjar’s Meeting with Erick & Sandi
There was an interesting meeting between Ganjar Pranowo, Erick Thohir, and Sandiaga Uno. The meeting is worth highlighting since both Erick and Sandi have been mentioned as the potential candidates for Ganjar’s running mate in the next year’s presidential election.
A more relaxed and confident Jokowi
President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo started his speech at Singapore’s Ecosperity Week organized by Temasek Trust on Wednesday (Jun 7) with a joke. “I would like to take this opportunity to ask you, who will win next year’s presidential election…Ah, wrong speech. Even if I know all you are curious about it, I’m sorry (I can’t tell you),” he said.
Jokowi-Prabowo Meeting in Malaysia
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo met with the Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto during the President’s visit in Malaysia on Wednesday (June 7). Many are wondering whether the President talked with Prabowo about the latter’s peace proposal on Ukraine-Russia conflict that stirred controversy in and outside the country.
Denny Indrayana’s Maneuver
Denny Indrayana, a supporter of presidential hopeful Anies Baswedan, wants the impeachment of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo by asking the House of Representatives (DPR) to use its right of inquiry (locally known as hak angket). Denny, who is also known very close to Jokowi’s predecessor, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), accuses the President of violating the 1945 Constitution for intervening the next year’s presidential election.
When Prabowo Stirs Controversy
Another interesting thing that is worth highlighting from the opening of the PDIP’s National Working Meeting (Rakernas) on Tuesday (June 6) is President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s response to a journalist’s question about peace proposal from Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto to end Russia-Ukraine war. The President said that the proposal was Prabowo’s initiative and he will soon summon the Minister to discuss the matter.
Jokowi-Megawati Proves People Wrong Again
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and the fifth President Megawati Soekarnoputri, the chairperson of the ruling party PDIP, have proved that the rumor about their relationship turning sour is not true. The two figures appeared together in the opening of the PDIP’s National Working Meeting (Rakernas) held on Tuesday (June 6).
Dems’ Desperate Maneuver
The Democratic Party, led by former President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), pushes Anies Baswedan to soon announce his running mate that will accompany him in the 2024 presidential race. The Party gives Anies an ultimatum that they will make an evaluation if Anies doesn’t announce his running mate this month.
Ganjar vs Prabowo: Notes
Unlike Indikator Politik Indonesia, Saiful Mujani Research & Consulting (SMRC) found Ganjar Pranowo leading the poll in a simulation of three names along with Prabowo Subianto and Anies Baswedan. Earlier, Indikator found that it was Prabowo leading the poll instead. This is a polling war! Let’s talk a bit beyond this polling war.
PAN on Ganjar: Conditional Support
Zulkifli Hasan, chairman of the National Mandate Party (PAN), has met PDI-P chairperson Megawati Soekarnoputri on Friday, June 2 at PDI-P’s headquarter in Menteng, Central Jakarta to discuss possible partnership in next year’s presidential election.