The New Lineup of KPU & Bawaslu
The House of Representatives (DPR) Commission II has elected the seven new commissioners of the General Election Commission (KPU) and the five new commissioners of the Election Victory Body (Bawaslu) for the period of 2022-2027. These new commissioners will be responsible for the 2024 simultaneous presidential, legislative, and regional elections. Who are they? What are their political connections, if any? Can they keep the KPU and Bawaslu neutral for the 2024 elections?
Unhealthy Discourse Continues
Some people are still calling for the amendment of the 1945 Constitution so that President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo may run for a third term in 2024. The President has repeatedly said that he has no desire for a third term, but the discourse continues.
West Java Battleground: Survey Results
The Saiful Mujani Research and Consulting (SMRC) released the results of its latest survey regarding the electability of potential presidential candidates in West Java, the largest province in the country. The results are worth highlighting, given the 2024 presidential election. West Java is the most challenging province to win, even for President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo.
The Selection of Bawaslu Commissioners
Apart from the Fit-and-Proper test for the 14 candidates of the General Election Commission’s (KPU) commissioners, the House of Representatives (DPR) Commission II is also commencing the Fit-and-Proper test for the Election Supervisory Body (Bawaslu)’s ten commissioner candidates for the 2022-2027 period. Who are they? What are their political connections, if any?
The Selection of KPU Commissioners
The House of Representatives (DPR) Commission II has started the three-day Fit-and-Proper test for the 14 candidates of the General Election Commission’s (KPU) commissioners and the ten candidates of the Election Supervisory Body’s (Bawaslu) commissioners for the 2022-2027 period. Considering the 2024 simultaneous presidential, legislative, and regional elections, this selection process is worth highlighting. Let’s start with the candidates of the KPU’s commissioners.
Indonesia’s Biggest Ever Military Spending
After securing the contract for the acquisition of 42 Dassault Rafales worth US$6.5 billion from France, the administration of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo also succeeded in securing the agreement of the United States (US) for the purchase of 36 F-15EX fighters and other military equipment worth US$13.9 billion.
PDIP & NU
The commemoration of the 96th anniversary of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) that PDIP held over the weekend shows the Ruling Party’s excellent relationship with NU. This is worth highlighting, given the 2024 race.
Priyayi Mentality
Some believe that the effort of some supporters to promote the pairing of Ganjar Pranowo and Puan Maharani for the 2024 presidential pair can settle the issue between the two figures. But it seems the issue between Puan and Ganjar remains unsettled given the former’s recent statement.
Bienvenue Rafale
The Government officially activated the contract for the acquisition of 42 Dassault Rafale fighters, a 4.5 gen multi-role combat aircraft produced by French’s aerospace manufacturer Dassault Aviation. The Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto also mentioned the purchase of two Scorpene submarines from France. Will it boost Prabowo’s electability ahead of the 2024 presidential race?
Andika’s Term Extension Revived?
The revision of the Law No. 34/2004 on the Indonesian Military (TNI) is not among the 40 priority bills prioritized in the 2022 National Legislation Program (Prolegnas). The House of Representatives (DPR) and the Minister of Law & Human Rights Yasonna Hamonangan Laoly ensured it. But some lawmakers are still talking about it. Will we see a surprise? Does this mean Andika has a chance at having his term extended?