Tjahjo Kumolo’s Replacement
Some figures from the ruling party PDIP have been mentioned as potential candidates to replace Tjahjo Kumolo as the new Minister of State Apparatus & Bureaucracy Reform (Menpan RB). However, PDIP has yet to officially propose any name to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo.
Airlangga-Zulkifli: Pros and Cons
There has been a speculation on the possibility of a coalition between Golkar Party, the National Mandate Party (PAN), and the United Development Party (PPP) which might pair up Airlangga Hartarto with Zulkifli Hasan for the 2024 presidential race. Let’s talk a bit about this potential pairing.
The New Deputy Speaker of MPR
Yandri Susanto, the deputy chairman of the National Mandate Party (PAN), has been sworn in as the new deputy speaker of the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR), the highest legislative body in Indonesia. Yandi is replacing Zulkifli Hasan, who was recently appointed by President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo as the new Minister of Trade. Who is Yandri?
Acting Governor of Aceh
The Governor of Aceh Nova Iriansyah has only five days left before his term ends on July 5. Nova is a key leader of Democratic Party, a political party led by the sixth President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) and his eldest son Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY). Who will be appointed by President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo as the acting governor of Aceh to replace Nova?
Three New Provinces in Papua: Implications?
Today, June 30, the House of Representatives (DPR) is scheduled to pass three bills regarding the establishment of three new provinces in Papua into new laws. Indonesia, therefore, would have 37 provinces. What are the implications?
Paloh-Kalla Axis: The Options
It appears that the ruling party PDIP rejected the idea from media mogul Surya Paloh, the chairman of Nasdem Party, to pair up Ganjar Pranowo with Anies Baswedan, which is not surprising. With PDIP’s rejection, let’s talk about the options left for Paloh and his political ally, former Vice President Jusuf Kalla, in helping Anies to enter the 2024 race.
Military Job Rotation: A Promotion for Jokowi’s Generals
The Military Commander (Panglima TNI) General Andika Perkasa instituted another round of job rotation through the issuance of a decision letter No. Kep/558/VI/2002 dated June 27, 2022. The rotation is worth highlighting because it affects 180 high-ranking military officers, including some generals within President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s inner circle.
Imin-Yenny Wahid’s Conflict Revived
The conflict between Muhaimin Iskandar, the chairman of PKB, with Yenny Wahid, the eldest daughter of the late President Abdurrahman Wahid a.k.a Gus Dur, is flaring up once again. The conflict is worth highlighting in light of the 2024 race. Imin and Yenny are cousins, but they have been involved in a dispute over the leadership of PKB since 2008.
Paloh Proposes Ganjar-Anies to Jokowi
Pretty much as we’ve predicted, Nasdem Party confirmed that its chairman Surya Paloh has proposed the idea of pairing Ganjar Pranowo with Anies Baswedan to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. The idea triggers responses from various parties, including the ruling party PDIP. The President, however, has yet to respond to it.
Prabowo-AHY Meeting
The Chairman of Gerindra Party Prabowo Subianto met with the Chairman of Democratic Party Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY), who is also the eldest son of the sixth President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY). The meeting is worth highlighting in light of the 2024 race as, indeed, both figures were exploring the possibility of a potential coalition between Gerindra and Democratic Party. Will the next meeting be between Prabowo and AHY’s father, SBY?