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.
Paloh’s Statement
Media mogul Surya Paloh, who is the chairman of Nasdem Party, reiterated his commitment to support President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo until the President’s term ends in 2024. Paloh, however, also defended his decision on nominating Anies Baswedan as a presidential candidate. Why does Paloh insist to nominate Anies?
Watch Heru’s Actions
Jakarta’s caretaker governor Heru Budi Hartono has reportedly met Basuki Hadi Muljono, minister of public works and housing, on his first day. Meeting Basuki, commander of the country’s infrastructure projects, is among Heru’s top priorities to address the endless flood issue in the capital city.
Gibran’s Future
The Mayor of Surakarta Gibran Rakabuming Raka, who is also the eldest son of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, calmed down the speculation of him running in the Central Java gubernatorial election in 2024. According to the latest survey released by Charta Politika, Gibran led the poll to become the next Central Java governor replacing Ganjar Pranowo, who has been serving for two periods.
Jokowi’s Guy Leads Jakarta
This morning, Oct. 17, Heru Budi Hartono will be sworn in as the acting governor of Jakarta. Heru, who is known as one of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s trusted aides, will immediately lead the city replacing Anies Baswedan, who ended his term yesterday. All eyes are now on him toward the 2024 political year.
From Ferdy Sambo to Teddy Minahasa
Just hours after president Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo questioned lifestyle of police officers, including hedonistic wives/spouses in the social media, police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo announced the arrest of Inspector General Teddy Minahasa by internal affairs in a crime case. Teddy was just promoted police chief of East Java, a more prestigious posting than his previous position as chief police of West Sumatra. Wow! Two police generals in criminal cases in less than six months. What happened there?
Jokowi on Cabinet Reshuffle Issue
Apart from the Police Corps, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo also addressed the cabinet reshuffle issue when answering journalist’s question during his working visit in Bandung, West Java on Thursday (Oct 13). The President confirmed that he has a plan to make changes...
Jokowi & Police Chief (2)
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo is scheduled today (Oct 14) to brief the Chief of the National Police (Kapolri) General Listyo Sigit Prabowo and the latter’s ranks at the State Palace Jakarta. Earlier, the President assured that General Sigit is still the Police chief. The President’s statement regarding General Sigit is worth highlighting since people have been wondering about the state of their relationship.