2023 Political Outlook (9)
In previous installment of the article, we’ve mentioned about a concern from some observers regarding an internal rift or gang war within the Police Corps. There’s a chance that the tension may heat up even more next year because some generals, including the Vice...
Survey Findings on Nasdem & Anies
The Saiful Mujani Research and Consulting (SMRC) has on Sunday (Dec 18) released the results of its latest electability survey on political parties. One of interesting findings from the survey is that the nomination of Anies Baswedan as presidential candidate has not yet given electoral effects to the Nasdem Party, a political party led by media mogul Surya Paloh. Even worse, the pollster found that Nasdem’s electability is declining as per December 2022.
2023 Political Outlook (8)
Puan Maharani, the daughter of PDIP Chairperson Megawati Soekarnoputri, recently stated that PDIP will soon announce its presidential candidate. Will it be Puan or Ganjar Pranowo? Will PDIP enter the 2024 race alone or in coalition with another party?
2023 Political Outlook (7)
As of today, Dec. 19, General Andika Perkasa will no longer serve as the Military Commander (Panglima TNI) following the inauguration of Admiral Yudo Margono. The General will enter his mandatory retirement age on Wednesday (Dec 21). So, what’s next for Andika? What will he do after retiring from the military? Will he run in 2024 race?
2023 Political Outlook (6)
Today, on Dec. 19, President Joko “Jokowi” is scheduled to inaugurate Admiral Yudo Margono as the new Military Commander (Panglima TNI) replacing General Andika Perkasa. Yudo will only serve for a short but crucial period ahead of 2024 elections.
2023 Political Outlook (5)
2022 is no doubt a challenging time for the Chief of the National Police (Kapolri), General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, who is widely believed as one of the President’s trusted men. Unfortunate events involving the Police kept occurring one after another. What’s going to happen in 2023?
A Tendentious Survey (5)
A new survey from Poltracking Indonesia found that Ganjar Pranowo dominated the poll in Central Java and East Java provinces, while Anies Baswedan led the poll in Jakarta, Banten, and West Java provinces. However, one wonders why Anies’ electability was way above Prabowo Subianto in the three provinces.
2023 Political Outlook (4)
The tension is ramping up following the announcement of political parties that will contest in the 2024 elections by the General Election Commission (KPU). We might see even more tension next year since the eliminated political parties are now protesting against the decision and filing a lawsuit against the KPU. Aside from that, let’s also talk about the political parties that will compete in the 2024 elections. Which of them will be able to get a seat in the House of Representatives (DPR)?
2024 Elections: The Contestants
On Wednesday (Dec 14), the General Election Commission (KPU) officially announced 17 political parties that will contest in the 2024 elections. The KPU also announced six local political parties that will participate in the 2024 elections in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam (NAD) province. Who are they? Who are the people behind these political parties?
Another Noteworthy Support for Ganjar
Around 264 kings, sultans, traditional rulers, and traditional elders from all across the country recently gathered in an event held at the compound of the Borobudur Temple in Magelang, Central Java. Governor of Central Java Ganjar Pranowo, also known as a politician...