A Signal from SBY
A day after his eldest son, Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY), met with Puan Maharani, the daughter of the fifth President Megawati Soekarnoputri, the sixth President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) posted some tweets people saw as a signal that he might want to work together with Megawati and President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo in the next year’s presidential election. Really?
When Jokowi and Prabowo Defend Each Other
The Chairman of Gerindra Party Prabowo Subianto, who is also the defense minister, has once again defended and praised President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. Earlier, President Jokowi also defended Prabowo from the critics regarding the minister’s peace proposal for Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Puan-AHY Meeting
Puan Maharani, the daughter of the fifth President and the Chairperson of PDIP Megawati Soekarnoputri, met with Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY), the eldest son of the sixth President and the supreme leader of Democratic Party Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), in Senayan, Central Jakarta on Sunday (June 18). The meeting between the two children of Indonesia’s former presidents is worth highlighting in relation to 2024 race.
Agenda of the day
It is quite an interesting day to follow. We will start with a meeting between Japan Emperor Naruhito and President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo at the Bogor State Palace. The meeting is interesting for a lot of reasons.
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?