New Cabinet Lineup: What’s Next?
Some are pleased with President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s choice of new six members of his cabinet, while others are unhappy. They might still have a chance to join the cabinet with two vacant vice minister positions and the possibility of the President to add a few more vice ministers.
New Cabinet Lineup
President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo has just announced new members of his cabinet. Sandiaga Uno, running mate of Prabowo Subianto in last year’s presidential election, is appointed minister of tourism and creative economy.
Cabinet Reshuffle: Speculations
We anticipate the possibility of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo announcing a cabinet reshuffle soon. At the heart of the speculation is who will be appointed as the new Minister of Social Affairs and the new Minister of Marine & Fisheries to replace Juliari P. Batubara and Edhy Prabowo, respectively. As to whether the President will make a broader changes into his cabinet, time will tell.
Islamic Organizations (7): PERTI
The Persatuan Tarbiyah Islamiyah (PERTI or PTI) is based in West Sumatera. The Organization is led by Basri Bermanda, one of the new deputy chairmen of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI). PERTI has a long history in Indonesian politics.
2021 Political Outlook: Major Events to Watch (2)
Similar to the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), the largest Muslim organization in Indonesia, the PP Muhammadiyah also decided to postpone its chairmanship congress (Muktamar) until next year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Like the NU, it’ll be interesting to watch who will be elected to lead the Muhammadiyah, the second largest Muslim organization in the country, in light of the 2024 presidential race.
Islamic Organisations (6): The KKNU 1926
The Komite Khittah Nahdlatul Ulama (KKNU) 1926 is a small annex organization of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), the largest Muslim organization in Indonesia. The KKNU 1926 is led by Prof. Rochmat Wahab, one of the presidium chairmen of the new opposition group KAMI.
2021 Political Outlook: Major Events to Watch (1)
The Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), the largest Muslim organization in Indonesia, and Muhammadiyah, the second largest Muslim organization in the country, initially scheduled to hold a chairmanship congress (Muktamar) this year. But due to COVID-19 pandemic, both organizations decided to delay their chairmanship congress, respectively, until 2021. Given their influence in Islam and politics in the country, the chairmanship congress of NU and Muhammadiyah are among interesting political events to watch next year.
Islamic Organizations (5): Nahdlatul Wathan
Two Islamic organizations in Indonesia use the name of Nahdlatul Wathan (NW). The first is the Nahdlatul Wathan that was founded in Java in 1916 by KH Wahab Chasbullah, who is the pupil of KH Hasyim Asyari. This Nahdlatul Wathan is the pioneer of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), now the largest Islamic organization in the country. The second one is the Nahdlatul Wathan, whose stronghold is in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) province, established back in 1953 by Maulana Syekh TGK Muhammad Zainuddin Abdul Madjid, the late grandfather of former NTB Governor TGH Muhammad Zainul Majdi a.k.a Tuan Guru Bajang (TGB).
Islamic Organizations (4): Hidayatullah
Hidayatullah is not as big as the major Islamic organizations in Indonesia such as the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) and the Muhammadiyah. Still, Hidayatullah is worth highlighting in the context of Islam and politics in the country.
Prabowo’s Guy Leads KKIP
The Minister of Defense Lt. Gen. (ret) Prabowo Subianto, in his capacity as the daily chairman of the State’s Defense Industry Policy Committee (KKIP), installed his trusted aide Lt. Gen. (ret) Johannes Suryo Prabowo as the head of the so-called Tim Pelaksana (Organizing Team) of KKIP. Johannes, who is also Prabowo’s special adviser along side Lt. Gen. (Ret) Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin at the Defense Ministry, was sworn in on Monday (Dec. 14) altogether with the new management structure of the KKIP’s Organizing Team.