Haedar Nashir Continues Leading Muhammadiyah
As predicted, Haedar Nashir won his re-election in the chairmanship congress of the Muhammadiyah, the second largest muslim organization in Indonesia. Haedar will continue to lead the Muhammadiyah for the next five years, including in the 2024 political year.
Nasdem’s Latest Maneuver
Nasdem Party, a political party led by media mogul Surya Paloh, talked about the idea of pairing its presidential candidate, Anies Baswedan, with the Mayor of Solo Gibran Rakabuming Raka, who is the eldest son of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. Anies, as we all know, visited Solo a few days ago to meet with Gibran.
Another New Papuan Province: Implications?
On Thursday (Nov 17), the House of Representatives (DPR) has passed the bill on the establishment of new Papua Barat Daya or Southwest Papua province into a new law. With the establishment of the new province, Papua is now divided into six provinces and Indonesia has 38 provinces in total.
The Muhammadiyah Chairmanship Race: Early Prediction
Muhammadiyah, the second largest muslim organization in Indonesia, will kick off its Muktamar (chairmanship congress) tomorrow (Nov 18) in Surakarta, Central Java. The location of the Muktamar is interesting because Surakarta is the hometown of President Joko “Jokowi”...
House Awaits Military Commander Nominee
The House of Representatives (DPR) Commission I has reminded President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo to send a presidential letter (Surpres) regarding the name of the Military Commander (Panglima TNI) nominee this week. The Commission I stated that the term of the current...
The 2024 Race Dynamics (10)
The fifth President Megawati Soekarnoputri, who is the chairperson of the ruling party PDIP, was seen sitting at the same table with the sixth President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), who is the supreme leader of Democratic Party, during the gala dinner of the G20...
Komnas HAM’s New Leadership & 2024 Race
The National Commission for Human Rights (Komnas HAM) has a new leadership. The new leadership of Komnas HAM is worth highlighting given its role in Indonesian politics, especially in light of the 2024 elections. Indeed, the new leadership of Komnas HAM has shared their concerns about the 2024 race.
Jokowi: What’s Next?
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, in an interview with The Economist, said he will return to his hometown Solo (Central Java) as a commoner once his term ends. Rather than being a commoner, those from the ruling party PDIP think that the President can be the next secretary general of the United Nations (UN).
Political Event to Watch This Weekend: Muhammadiyah Chairmanship Race
Muhammadiyah, the second largest muslim organization in Indonesia, will hold its Muktamar (chairmanship congress) this weekend from Nov. 18 to Nov. 20, 2022. President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo will attend the congress that will be held in his hometown, Surakarta (Central Java). However, there is still a question regarding the candidates because, until now, Muhammadiyah has not yet released the list of candidates that will compete in the upcoming congress.
G20 Summit & the Next Military Commander
The House of Representatives (DPR) believes President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo will send a presidential letter (Surpres) regarding the name of the military commander (Panglima TNI) nominee after the G20 Summit. As we all know, the G20 Summit will be held in Bali from tomorrow (Nov 15) to Wednesday (Nov 16).