More Signal for Cabinet Reshuffle
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has just created another cabinet position: Vice Minister of Home Affairs (Wamendagri) through the issuance of the Presidential Regulation (Perpres) No. 114/2021 signed on Dec. 30, 2021. The State Secretariat released the said Perpres to the public on Tuesday (Jan. 4). Many see it as more signal from the President that a cabinet reshuffle is very near. The overhaul could happen next week on Jan. 12.
Jokowi & Ganjar (3)
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo starts 2022 with a visit to Central Java, the third largest province in Indonesia and home to the supporters of the ruling party PDIP. The Governor of Central Java Ganjar Pranowo, who led the poll for the 2024 presidential election, accompanied the President again. It’s too early to jump to a conclusion. Still, many believe that the President is giving hints for the 2024 race.
Gerindra-Democratic Party’s Recent Tension
The recent tension between Gerindra Party and Democratic Party politicians is worth highlighting. The two parties were allies in the last two presidential elections. But they are now on different boats. They will be competing against each other in 2024 because, as we all know, they’re very eager to provide a presidential ticket for their respective party chairman.
The Acting Regional Heads (2)
Jakarta and 101 other regions will go through a leadership change this year. It is a prominent political event this year, considering the implications of the said changes. Many have commented on the matter—most reminding President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo to ensure whoever becomes acting regional heads will remain neutral ahead of the 2024 race. Learning from his first term, Jokowi could make military & police (TNI/POLRI) generals acting regional heads, especially the acting governors.
An Idea of Moving the Police under a Ministry: The Debate
The Governor of the respected National Resilience Institute (Lemhanas) Lt. Gen. (ret) Agus Widjojo came up with the idea of moving the National Police (POLRI) under the coordination of a Ministry. It’s not a new idea. And it seems that the other state officials are not as keen on the idea.
West Java: Vaccination Rate & 2024 Race
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has decided to roll out a booster dose of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine across the country starting Jan. 12, 2022. Nevertheless, Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin said that only 244 out of 514 cities/regencies have met the criterias to be able to hold a booster shot program.
2022 Outlook: House of Representatives
The House of Representatives hasn’t changed much. Its legislative achievement is still far from the target. Throughout 2021, the House of Representatives worked in a limited capacity due to the pandemic. Its supervisory and budgeting duties were also affected because the number of physical attendance was limited. Towards the end of the year, several adjustments were made, including adjustments to the targets for drafting laws.
Latest Rumor on Cabinet Reshuffle
We’re anticipating a possible cabinet reshuffle to happen next week on Jan. 12, which is a Pon Wednesday, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s birthday, according to the Javanese calendar. National media outlets have speculated on Rachmat Kaimuddin, the CEO of E-commerce provider PT Bukalapak.com Tbk (BUKA), becoming a cabinet member following his resignation.
New Capital City: Flood Problem
The Central Government and the House of Representatives (DPR) are aiming to pass the Bill on the New Capital City (RUU IKN) early this year. In the said RUU IKN draft, the new capital city will be led by an authority chief appointed by the President. The former Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama a.k.a Ahok, who is the President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s political ally, has been mentioned as one of potential candidates to lead the new capital city. But if Ahok were to become the chief of the new capital city authority, he would face a flood problem there.
Ganjar Pranowo: A Profile
The Governor of Central Java Ganjar Pranowo, a politician from the ruling party PDIP, is undoubtedly one of the most interesting political figures to watch next year in light of the 2024 presidential election. The recent findings from some major polling agencies even...