Important Update on the Fatal Police Shooting
The Chief of the National Police (Kapolri) General Listyo Sigit Prabowo decided to deactivate Insp. Gen. Ferdy Sambo, the head of the Police’s Internal Affairs Division (Kadiv Propam POLRI), from his position. General Sigit also assigned the Police Vice Chief (Wakapolri) Comr. Gen. Gatot Eddy Pramono as the caretaker of the Kadiv Propam.
Paloh’s Message to Prabowo
The key leader of Nasdem Party, Zulfan Lindan, revealed a message from his party chairman Surya Paloh to the Chairman of Gerindra Party Prabowo Subianto during their latest meeting. According to Zulfan, Paloh asked Prabowo not to run in the upcoming 2024 president race and to make way for the younger generation. His message is worth highlighting because Paloh and Nasdem Party want to endorse Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan in the 2024 race instead of Prabowo.
Prabowo’s New Supporters (2)
The Chairman of Gerindra Party Prabowo Subianto, who is also the minister of defense, attended the opening of the Fatayat NU’s chairmanship congress at Jakabaring Sport Center, Palembang, South Sumatera. Prabowo’s presence is worth highlighting in light of the 2024 race.
Kalla Continues Endorsing Anies
The former Vice President Jusuf Kalla once again talked about his close relationship with the Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan. Kalla, also known as the former chairman of Golkar Party, has been promoting Anies for the 2024 race for a while now.
Erick Thohir’s Political Investment
The Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Erick Thohir accompanied President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo in the inauguration of the newly renovated Sarinah building. Chairperson of the ruling party PDIP Megawati Soekarnoputri and her daughter Puan Maharani also attended the inauguration ceremony.
Ganjar Continues Leading the Poll
While some people are promoting the idea of pairing Puan Maharani with Anies Baswedan, the Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo continues leading the polls. The latest survey results from Paramater Politik Indonesia (PPI) found that Ganjar’s electability was substantially above Prabowo Subianto and Anies.
Puan-Anies Pairing?
The idea of pairing Puan Maharani and Anies Baswedan came up during a virtual press briefing of survey results held by Indikator Politik Indonesia. How odd will this pairing be?
Latest Development on the Fatal Police Shooting
The Chief of the National Police (Kapolri) General Listyo Sigit Prabowo decided to establish a special team involving the National Commission for Human Rights (Komnas HAM) to investigate fatal police shooting that resulted in the death of a police officer. The incident has been on the spotlight for the last few days.
When Jokowi Admonish Zulkifli Hasan
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo admonished the new Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan to focus on his job at reducing the price of cooking oil. Earlier, Zulkifli, who is also the chairman of PAN, distributed cooking oil to the locals in Bandar Lampung, Lampung while campaigning for his daughter.
Tjahjo Kumolo’s Replacement (3)
Almost two weeks have passed since the passing of the Minister of State Apparatus & Bureaucracy Reform (Menpan RB) Tjahjo Kumolo, who was also a senior politician from the ruling party PDIP. However, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has yet to appoint a replacement. In a related development, Bambang Wuryanto a.k.a Bambang Pacul has lately been mentioned as another potential candidate to replace Tjahjo.