New Military Commander General Andika Perkasa
President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo ended months of speculation about the next commander of Indonesian military (TNI) by nominating Army Chief of Staff General Andika Perkasa. What that means?
Awaiting Jokowi’s Military Commander Nominee (2)
The succession of the Military Commander (Panglima TNI) is no doubt the biggest political event this year. However, the House of Representatives (DPR) has not yet received the name of the military commander nominee from President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. The President is likely to submit the military commander nominee’s name to the DPR once he returns from his overseas visit.
Notes on Modernization of Weaponry System (4)
Among the interesting things from President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s overseas visit is the President’s bilateral meeting with world leaders. One worth highlighting is the bilateral meeting between Jokowi and French President Emmanuel Macron. Another bilateral meeting that is also worth highlighting is Jokowi’s meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Police Job Rotation & Sigit’s Consolidation of Power (2)
National Police Chief (Kapolri) General Listyo Sigit Prabowo instituted another major job rotation. This time, the rotation affects 173 high and middle-ranking police officers, including some provincial police chiefs.
Ganjar Continues Leading the Poll
A new survey from the Lembaga Survei Independen Nusantara (LSIN) found the Governor of Central Java Ganjar Pranowo leading the poll. It is yet another fresh survey placing Ganjar at the top of the poll. LSIN conducted its survey from Oct. 8 to Oct. 13, 2021. The result of the said survey was released in a virtual press briefing by LSIN Executive Director Yasin Mohammad last Saturday (Oct. 30).
Behind the major shakeup at state mining companies
Minister of state-owned enterprises Erick Thohir surprised many with his decision to dismiss most of directors of MIND ID (previously Inalum), a holding company for companies like Aneka Tambang (ANTM), Timah (TINS), Bukit Asam (PTBA), and Freeport Indonesia (PTFI).
Anies & Golkar Party
The Governor of Jakarta Anies Baswedan was busy attending political events in the capital city over the weekend. One of the events Anies attended was the 57th anniversary event of the Golkar Party held in Menteng, Central Jakarta on Sunday (Oct. 31).
Luhut & 2024 Race
Sahabat Luhut, a volunteer group that supports Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, declared the retired Army general as its presidential candidate for the 2024 race. Luhut, through his spokesperson, stated that he doesn’t desire the presidency.
Anti-Jokowi Rally
Several groups of workers and student activists staged a rally near the State Palace Jakarta on Thursday (Oct. 28) taking the momentum of the Hari Sumpah Pemuda (the Youth Pledge Day) and the seventh year of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s term. They protested against the President and displayed a big banner calling for Jokowi’s resignation.
Megawati’s Warning
The Chairperson of the ruling party PDIP Megawati Soekarnoputri has once again reminded her party cadres of the importance of loyalty. She asked those who are disloyal and do not follow the Party’s directive to resign instead of waiting for dismissal. Other than that, Megawati also talked about PDIP’s ministerial candidate criteria that will be proposed to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo.