Prabowo’s East Java Visit (3)
Prabowo Subianto, the chairman of Gerindra Party and the minister of defense, ended 2022 by visiting East Java province once again. Many believe that he will likely be visiting East Java even more often in 2023, and one can understand why, considering his defeat in the last two presidential elections.
Awaiting Megawati’s Decision
The Secretary General of the ruling party PDIP, Hasto Kristiyanto, confirmed that Megawati Soekarnoputri will soon announce the Party’s presidential candidate for 2024 race. Hasto didn’t mention the specific date, but some believe that the announcement will take place this month, perhaps during the Party’s anniversary event.
Latest Rumors on Cabinet Reshuffle
Rumors continue to swirl around the upcoming cabinet reshuffle. The latest rumor said that General (ret) Andika Perkasa, former Military Commander (Panglima TNI), might be appointed to replace one of the ministers from Nasdem Party, a political party led by media...
Amien’s New Political Party & 2024 Race
Today, on Dec. 30, the General Election Commission (KPU) is scheduled to hold a plenary meeting to determine on whether or not the Partai Ummat or the Ummah Party, a new political party established by Amien Rais, can participate in 2024 elections. Let’s talk about the...
A (Not) Happy New Year for Nasdem
After the resignation of Siswono Yudo Husodo, Nasdem Party confirmed another resignation from one of its key leaders, Enggartiasto Lukita. Nasdem, a political party led by media mogul Surya Paloh, has also been at the heart of a rumor about cabinet reshuffle which is believed to be happening soon. This is not good news for Nasdem to enter the new year of 2023.
Sandiaga’s Maneuver
The Minister of Tourism & Creative Economy Sandiaga Uno, who is also a key leader of Gerindra Party, is open to the possibility of entering 2024 race with the backing from another political party. In relation to Sandi’s statement, the Daily Chairman of Gerindra Party Sufmi Dasco Ahmad said that he got an information that Sandi will soon leave Gerindra to join the United Development Party (PPP). Will there be a political break-up between Sandi and Prabowo?
Prabowo’s East Java Visit (2)
The Chairman of Gerindra Party, Prabowo Subianto, recently visited East Java province on Monday (Dec 26). His visit is worth highlighting in light of 2024 race. Let’s talk a bit about Prabowo’s East Java visit. Prabowo visited East Java to meet with the ulemas from...
The New Navy Chief
Today, on Dec. 28, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo reportedly will inaugurate Vice Admiral (Laksdya) Muhammad Ali as the new Navy Chief of Staff (KSAL), a position previously occupied by the Military Commander (Panglima TNI) Admiral Yudo Margono. Who is he? President...
The 2024 Race Dynamics (15)
The rumor continues about the possibility that Ganjar Pranowo and Prabowo Subianto might run together in 2024 race. At the same time, another rumor of Anies Baswedan-Andika Perkasa pairing also continues to circulate. Let’s talk again about these potential pairings.
2023 Political Outlook (11)
The rumor about cabinet reshuffle has been circulating for months. Most recently, the ruling party PDIP asked President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo to evaluate the ministers from Nasdem Party, a political party led by media mogul Surya Paloh. Will there be a cabinet reshuffle next year?