Today, April 3, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo is scheduled to take the oath of Dito Ariotedjo as the new Minister of Youth & Sports to replace Zainudin Amali, who earlier resigned from the cabinet. The President is also expected to inaugurate Comr. Gen. Rycko Amelza Dahniel as the new Chief of the National Counter-Terrorism Agency (BNPT) to replace Comr. Gen. (ret) Boy Rafli Amar, who has just retired from the Police Corps.

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo once again expressed his disappointment after losing a hosting rights of the FIFA U-20 World Cup during a Ramadan gathering event attended by all members of his ruling coalition, except PDIP and Nasdem. Many speculate that it could be a sign from the President in relation to the 2024 race, and also the cabinet reshuffle. Is it true?

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo admitted that he’s sad and disappointed after losing a hosting rights of the FIFA U-20 World Cup. Many wondered about the state of relationship between the President and his own political party, PDIP, and also Ganjar Pranowo since the election year is already on the horizon.

There has been a speculation that Comr. Gen. Rycko Amelza Dahniel might be appointed to replace Comr. Gen. Boy Rafli Amar as the new chief of the National Counter-Terrorism Agency (BNPT). The speculation arose after a job rotation instituted by the Chief of the National Police (Kapolri) General Listyo Sigit Prabowo.

The world football governing body FIFA has officially decided to revoke Indonesia’s license to host the U-20 World Cup this year. FIFA is still discussing about a possible sanction for Indonesia. This decision is devastating for Indonesian national football players and football lovers in the country. Many of them are mad and blaming the Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo and his political party, PDIP, for their anti-Israel sentiment that led to FIFA’s decision.

The House of Representatives (DPR) Commission XI released the list of 14 candidates of the Supreme Audit Agency’s (BPK) leadership. Much like what happened in the previous selections, we identified that some candidates are having crystal clear political connection.

The Coordinating Minister for Politics, Law & Security Affairs Mahfud MD told the press that President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has made a decision on who will replace Comr. Gen. Boy Rafli Amar as the new chief of the National Counter-Terrorism Agency (BNPT). It appears that the President will announce his decision and take the oath of the new BNPT chief within the next two days since Boy Rafli will enter his mandatory retirement age on Apr. 1, 2023.

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo sent the Chairman of the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) Erick Thohir, who is also the minister of state-owned enterprises (SOEs), to lobby the world football governing body FIFA regarding the U-20 World Cup. As we’ve reported before, there’s a concern that FIFA might revoke Indonesia’s license to host the tournament. Besides, some people wonder why it seems like PDIP is making things difficult and complicated for Jokowi on this matter.