Jokowi & Ganjar
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo continues his working visit in Central Java, the third largest province in Indonesia. Ganjar Pranowo, governor of Central Java, accompanied the President during the working visit on Monday (April 10). This development is worth highlighting given what happened between Ganjar and the President after the world’s football governing body FIFA revoked Indonesia’s hosting rights of U-20 World Cup.
Jokowi-Megawati’s Relationship & 2024 Race
The fifth President Megawati Soekarnoputri, who is the chairperson of the ruling party PDIP, attended the 77th anniversary event of the Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) on Sunday (April 9). President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, meanwhile, wasn’t present in the event and he only gave a speech through a video message. This development is worth highlighting in light of 2024 race.
New Poll: Ganjar’s Rating Drops
A new survey from the Lembaga Survei Indonesia (LSI) found the electability rating of Ganjar Pranowo dropped significantly. Moreover, LSI found that the rating of ruling party PDIP, Ganjar’s political party, was in decline as well.
2024 Race & Superblock Talk
The talk continues between members of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s ruling coalition regarding the idea of forming a big coalition for the 2024 presidential race. The ruling party PDIP is reportedly interested in the idea, but the party wants the presidential candidate position from the big coalition for its cadre.
Prabowo-Hary Tanoe Meeting
The Chairman of Gerindra Party Prabowo Subianto, who is also the minister of defense, met with media mogul Hary Tanoesoedibjo, who is also the chairman of Perindo Party, on Wednesday (April 5). The meeting is worth highlighting in light of 2024 race and the ongoing idea of political parties within President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s ruling coalition to establish a superblock.
The Perppu Pemilu Passes into New Law
On Tuesday (April 4), the House of Representatives (DPR) has passed the Government Regulation in Lieu of Law (Perppu) on the General Election (Pemilu) No. 1/2022 regarding the Revision on the Election Law (UU Pemilu) No. 7/2017 into a new law. The deliberation of the...
Jokowi’s State of Relationship with Megawati
The speculation continues surrounding the state of relationship between President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and Megawati Soekarnoputri, the chairperson of the ruling party PDIP. Some believe that there is a tension after Indonesia lost the hosting rights of FIFA U-20 World Cup. If it’s true, can they restore their relationship ahead of 2024 race?
SBY Continues to Promote His Son
Former President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) held a meeting with 80 retired generals at his private residence in Cikeas, Bogor, West Java over the weekend. In the meeting, the retired generals expressed their support for SBY’s eldest son, Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY), to become Anies Baswedan’s running mate in 2024 race.
Prabowo Continues to Approach Khofifah
The Secretary General of Gerindra Party, Ahmad Muzani, has met with Khofifah Indar Parawansa, the governor of East Java, on Monday (April 3). The meeting is worth highlighting in light of 2024 race because Prabowo Subianto, the chairman of Gerindra Party, is currently looking for a running mate.
People on the Move
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.