Jokowi’s Message
During the anniversary of Golkar Party, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo told the members of his ruling coalition not to be reckless in determining a presidential candidate. The President wants them to endorse the right candidate.
The Next Muhammadiyah Chairman & 2024 Race
Next month, Muhammadiyah will hold a Muktamar (chairmanship congress) to elect its new chairman. This Muktamar is truly worth monitoring in light of 2024 race because Muhammadiyah is the second largest Islamic organization in the country and it has an important role in Indonesian politics.
Ganjar-Prabowo Pairing?
Ganjar Pranowo and Prabowo Subianto are the two frontrunners in the presidential polls. Rather than competing against each other, is there a possibility of them running together in 2024 race?
Watch Heru’s Actions (3)
Day three. Jakarta governor Heru Budi Hartono met Erick Thohir, minister of state-owned enterprises on Wednesday (Oct 19). They discussed, among others, integration of mass transportation infrastructures in Greater Jakarta, which include mass rapid transit (MRT), light rail transit (LRT), high-speed train (HST), airport train, commuter line, and the busway.
Another Blunder from Paloh?
The latest statement from media mogul Surya Paloh, who is also the chairman of Nasdem Party, drew backlash from the other members of the ruling coalition, not just the ruling party PDIP. With this blunder, can Paloh restore his relationship with the other members of the ruling coalition? Or, will it lead into another round of cabinet reshuffle?
A Challenging Time for Police Chief
Chief of the National Police (Kapolri) General Listyo Sigit Prabowo instituted another round of job rotation. The rotation affected 17 police generals, including 9 provincial police chiefs. In this rotation, General Sigit revised his previous decision regarding Insp. Gen. Teddy Minahasa Putra following the latter’s arrest for a drug case. The rotation is truly worth highlighting because we all know that the Police Chief is facing a very challenging time.
Watch Heru’s Actions (2)
Day two. Political parties supporting former governor Anies Baswedan criticized the reopening of complaint desks at the City Hall by governor Heru Budi Hartono, a trusted man of president Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo. Politician from the Islamic party PKS accused Heru’s decision a ‘gimmick’, while SBY’s Democratic Party hoped that won’t erode Anies’ legacy. What legacy?
A Signal from Ganjar
Governor of Central Java and PDIP politician Ganjar Pranowo expressed his readiness to run in 2024 race. The Governor, however, stated that he respects the ongoing process within his own political party, and waiting for the decision from Megawati Soekarnoputri as the chairperson of PDIP.
FIFA President’s Visit & Erick Thohir’s Role
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo welcomed the visit of FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the State Palace Jakarta on Tuesday (Oct 18). Infantino is in Jakarta to start the partnership between FIFA and the Indonesian Government to reform and modernize the country’s football following the Malang stadium tragedy that occurred earlier this month.
2024 Motive behind Recent Attacks on Jokowi
The Presidential Staff Office (KSP) suspected a certain political motive behind recent issues against President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, including from those questioning the authenticity of the President’s education certificates. The KSP believe it is related to the 2024 race.