Jokowi & MUI
Deputy Chairman of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) Anwar Abbas criticized President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s administration regarding the issue of welfare gap and land ownership while giving his speech at the MUI’s Islamic Economy Congress on Dec. 10. The President, however, immediately responded to the criticism when it was his turn to speak.
When Ganjar-Erick Surpasses Prabowo-Puan
The polling agency Indikator Politik Indonesia has released the results of its most recent electability survey. The agency found the electability of Ganjar Pranowo-Erick Thohir pairing surpassing Prabowo Subianto-Puan Maharani. Indikator conducted its survey from Nov....
Jokowi & His Critics
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo delivered a speech at the opening of the Anti-Corruption Day ceremonial event at the Corruption Eradication Commission’s (KPK) building in Kuningan, South Jakarta on Thursday (Dec. 9). From his speech, one can see the President’s vision...
Cabinet Reshuffle Speculation Continues
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo didn’t announce a cabinet reshuffle yesterday. The President chose to visit Sintang, West Kalimantan instead. Nevertheless, the speculations about a reshuffle have not stopped. It has gone wilder with more ministers being mentioned as potential replacement candidates.
Notes on the Modernization of Primary Weapons System (9)
The Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) has on Wednesday (Dec. 8) received two units of the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopters, a single-engine light helicopter developed by Bell Helicopter and produced by Bell Textron Canada, from PT Atamora Tehnik Makmur. The said two Bell 505 helicopters are parts of the TNI AL’s procurement of primary weapons system (alutsista) in the 2021 fiscal year.
Jokowi & Cabinet Reshuffle
Some still believe that President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo might announce changes to his cabinet lineup today (Dec. 8), which is a Pon Wednesday, the President’s birthday according to Javanese calendar. But the State Palace stated that the President is scheduled today to visit the flood victims in Sintang, West Kalimantan. So, the reshuffle might not happen.
The Muktamar NU
After long debates, the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) finally decided to start its three-day Muktamar (chairmanship congress) on Dec. 23, 2021 in Lampung. Who will win the chairmanship and lead the NU, the largest Islamic organization in Indonesia, for the next five years?
Another Crucial Test for Jokowi’s Ruling Coalition
Today, Dec. 7, the House of Representatives (DPR) announces the 40 prioritized bills for the 2022 National Legislation Program (Prolegnas). The list has been agreed upon by the House’ Legislative Body (Baleg) and the Central Government. In the list are bills that could be used as bargaining tools by political parties vis-à-vis President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo ahead of the 2024 elections.
Andika’s Term Extension Speculation
The Legislative Body (Baleg) of the House of Representatives named 40 priority bills for the 2022 National Legislation Program (Prolegnas). The Law No. 34/2004 on the Indonesian Military (TNI) is not among the said prioritized bills. Will it end the speculation over General Andika Perkasa’s service term as military commander?
2024 Polling War
A new survey from the polling agency Indikator Politik Indonesia (IPI) has found the Chairman of Gerindra Party Prabowo Subianto leading the poll. The Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo (PDIP) trails behind with only a thin margin. In a stark contrast to Indikator, Indonesia Political Opinion (IPO) has found Prabowo in a distant fifth, even far below Sandiaga Uno (Prabowo’s former running mate in the 2019 presidential election).