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.
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.