Jokowi & Prabowo
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, who was accompanied by Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, visited Maluku province on Wednesday (Sept 14). The visit occurred amid a controversial idea that the President might run as Prabowo’s running mate in 2024 race.
Puan’s Political Safari (2)
The House Speaker Puan Maharani, who is the daughter of the PDIP Chairperson Megawati Soekarnoputri, continues her political safari. After a meeting with Prabowo Subianto, interestingly, Puan is expected to meet with Muhaimin Iskandar, the chairman of the Islamic party PKB, soon.
Acting Jakarta Governor (4)
The Jakarta city legislative council (DPRD DKI) has nominated three candidates of acting Jakarta governor to replace Anies Baswedan, who will soon end his term. One of the candidates is Heru Budi Hartono, the head of Presidential Secretariat.
The Upcoming Muktamar Muhammadiyah
The Muhammadiyah, the second largest Islamic organization in Indonesia, will elect its new chairman in Muktamar (chairmanship congress) on Nov. 18-20 in Surakarta (Central Java), the home town of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. The President is scheduled to open the Muktamar. This event is interesting to watch in light of the 2024 race given the Muhammadiyah’s role in Indonesian politics.
Ganjar-Zulkifli Hasan Meeting
The Chairman of the National Mandate Party (PAN) Zulkifli Hasan, who is also the Minister of Trade, paid a visit to the officer of the Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo. The meeting is worth highlighting not only because of the Muhammadiyah’s upcoming Muktamar (chairmanship congress), but also in light of 2024 race.
PPP’s Leadership Change & 2024 Race
The Ministry of Law & Human Rights has legalized the new leadership of the United Development Party under Muhammad Mardiono. A week ago, Mardiono was appointed as the acting chairman of PPP replacing Suharso Monoarfa. Some wonder whether the change of leadership...
Andika’s Term Extension Idea Revived Again?
The opposition party PKS expressed its support for the term extension of the Military Commander (Panglima TNI) General Andika Perkasa, who will enter his mandatory retirement age by the end of this year. In a related development, the Navy Chief of Staff (KSAL) Admiral Yudo Margono has been mentioned as the strongest candidate to replace General Andika if President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo doesn’t extend Andika’s term.
Paloh’s Latest Statement
Media mogul Surya Paloh, who is the chairman of Nasdem Party, recently had an exclusive interview with Detikcom. From the interview, we can see that he’s still eager to pair Ganjar Pranowo with AniesBaswedan. Paloh and his Nasdem Party, as we all know, plan to...
Ganjar-Sandi?
Some have continuously been promoting the idea of pairing Ganjar Pranowo and Sandiaga Uno in the past few days after both figures got the most support from the supporters of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo in the so-called Musyawarah Rakyat (Musra) in Bandung, West...
Nasdem’s Nominee for 2024 Race?
The Nasdem Party, a political party led by media mogul Surya Paloh, reportedly plans to announce its presidential candidate for 2024 race on Nov. 10, 2022. Will it be Anies Baswedan?