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).
Jokowi’s Orders
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo gave a noteworthy speech in two separate events in Badung, Bali on Friday, Dec. 3. The said two events are the National Leadership Meeting (Rapimnas) of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KADIN) and the briefing of the so-called Kepala Satuan Wilayah (Kasatwil) of the National Police (POLRI) and the Indonesian Military (TNI).
Anies’ Association with the Hardliners
Hundreds of PA 212 (212 Alumni Group) members attended the 212 reunion in the capital city Jakarta on Thursday (Dec. 2). The hardline muslim group, in which Rizieq Shihab is listed as supreme leader, staged the gathering even though the National Police (POLRI) did not issue a permit for the event. The Governor of Jakarta Anies Baswedan, meanwhile, decided not to attend the said reunion.
Jokowi’s Recent Meetings (2)
On Thursday (Dec. 1), President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo met with his volunteer groups while visiting the Bali province. The meeting is worth highlighting considering the recent political dynamics related to the upcoming cabinet reshuffle and the 2024 elections.
Jokowi’s Recent Meetings
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has on Wednesday (Dec. 1) met with his former spokesperson Johan Budi Sapto Prabowo (SP), who is also a politician from the ruling party PDIP, in a closed meeting at the State Palace Jakarta. Even though Johan denied a discussion with the President about any position in the cabinet for him, the meeting is worth highlighting. Prior to that, Jokowi also met with Yusril Ihza Mahendra.
Attack on Sri Mulyani
The leaders of the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) criticized the Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati. They urged President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo to dismiss the Minister. The timing of the criticism is noteworthy as cabinet reshuffle rumors have spread once more.
The 212 Reunion (2)
The PA 212 or the 212 Alumni Group, a hardline muslim group in which Rizieq Shihab is listed as supreme leader, canceled its plan to hold an annual 212 reunion gathering in the capital city Jakarta. The Group decided to move the location of the gathering to Az Zikra...