Kalla, Golkar & 2024 Race
Former Vice President Jusuf Kalla, who is also former chairman of Golkar Party, stated that he has given a recommendation of potential running mate for Anies Baswedan. Kalla’s recommendation is worth highlighting given his influence to Anies, who is widely believed as his political apprentice.
Jokowi’s Latest Meetings
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo held a meeting with the House Speaker Puan Maharani, who is the daughter of PDIP Chairperson Megawati Soekarnoputri. The President also met with the Deputy House Speaker Muhaimin Iskandar, the chairman of PKB, on the same day. These two meetings are worth highlighting in light of the 2024 presidential election given the President’s role in the race.
Uncertainty on the FIFA U-20 World Cup
The polemic surrounding the participation of Israel national football team in the U-20 World Cup has led the World’s Football Governing Body FIFA to cancel the draw scheduled to be held in Bali. The Chairman of the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) Erick Thohir, who is also the minister of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) will soon meet with President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo to discuss the matter.
The Next BNPT Chief (2)
Police Comr. Gen. Boy Rafli Amar, the chief of the National Counter-Terrorism Agency (BNPT), will enter his mandatory retirement age on Friday (Mar 25). Therefore, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s announcement regarding Boy Rafli’s successor might take place today or tomorrow.
Anies-Said Aqil Meeting
Anies Baswedan recently met with Said Aqil Siroj, the former chairman of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), the largest Islamic organization in Indonesia. The meeting is worth highlighting in light of 2024 race given Said Aqil’s influence within the NU, which has an important role in the upcoming elections.
More Endorsement for Prabowo
The Chief of the State Intelligence Agency (BIN), Police General (ret) Budi Gunawan, recently made a statement that many saw as a form of support for Prabowo Subianto in the 2024 race. The statement was delivered when Budi, along with Prabowo, accompanied President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo in a working visit in Papua.
Latest Polls: Ganjar Still Frontrunner
The Governor of Central Java Ganjar Pranowo, who is also a politician from the ruling party PDIP, is still leading the polls. The latest surveys from Saiful Mujani Research & Consulting (SMRC) and Indobarometer showed that Ganjar surpassed Prabowo Subianto and Anies Baswedan with significant margin.
The Next BNPT Chief?
Police Comr. Gen. Boy Rafli Amar, the chief of the National Counter-Terrorism Agency (BNPT), has only a few days left before entering his mandatory retirement age this week. Who will President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo choose to become Boy’s successor?
Khofifah & 2024 Race
Khofifah Indar Parawansa, the governor of East Java, was reluctant to answer a journalist’s question about the offer of becoming a running mate for Anies Baswedan. Other than Anies, Khofifah has also been mentioned as potential running mate for Prabowo Subianto and even Ganjar Pranowo.
Jokowi’s Papua Visit
Today (Mar 20), President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo is scheduled to visit Papua. The visit is worth highlighting in light of 2024 race. It is conducted while the Central Government and the House of Representatives (DPR) are working together to deliberate the Government Regulation in Lieu of Law (Perppu) on the General Election (Pemilu) into a new law that will accommodate the implementation of the 2024 simultaneous elections in four new Papua provinces.