Jokowi’s Anger & Cabinet Reshuffle Talks
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo expressed anger and disappointment over the performance of his ministers in handling the outbreak of COVID-19. He stated that he had already considered a cabinet reshuffle to improve the performance of his cabinet. Jokowi made the...
Anies’ Formula E & Potential State Losses
A conflict of interest is not the only issue with Governor Anies Baswedan’s Formula E race in the capital city. Other points of concern is the potential state loss the City might incur with a cancellation of the event. Unfortunately, not one watchdog group and anti-corruption activist is paying serious attention.
AHY’s Meeting with Airlangga
The Chairman of the Democratic Party Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) met with the Chairman of the Golkar Party Airlangga Hartarto last night (June 25) at Golkar’s headquarters in Slipi, West Jakarta. Prior to the meeting, AHY visited the headquarters of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), which is the largest muslim organization in Indonesia. He met with the Chairman of the PBNU Said Aqil Siradj.
The Narratives against Jokowi (3)
The Government asked the House of Representatives (DPR) to postpone the bill the latter initiated concerning Pancasila Ideology Guidelines (HIP) after parties questioned the urgency of the bill. Some rode on the momentum to target President Joko “Jokowi Widodo. Hardliners banded in the so-called PA 212 alumni group pushed the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) to hold an extraordinary plenary session to impeach the President.
Prabowo & His Overseas Trips (2)
The Minister of Defense Lt. Gen. (ret) Prabowo Subianto is visiting Russia. He met with the Russian Vice Minister of Defense Col. Gen. Alexander Formin to discuss military cooperation between the two countries.
Jokowi, Forest Fires & the Narratives against Him
On Tuesday (June 23), President Joko “Jokowi Widodo held a limited cabinet meeting to address the issue of forest fires. The President asked his ranks to remain alert in anticipating forest fires even though they’re also busy mitigating the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gerindra v PKS
The Gerindra Party, led by Minister of Defense Lt. Gen. (ret) Prabowo Subianto, has officially endorsed Nasrul Abit, the current vice governor of West Sumatera, as its governor candidate in the 2020 West Sumatera gubernatorial election. Meanwhile, Gerindra’s former ally PKS—the Party that has been controlling the province for the past ten years—will endorse its cadre Mahyeldi, the mayor of Padang.
Pre-Employment Card & the Fight to Control Golkar
The Kartu Prakerja (pre-employment card), one of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s new programs, is under the spotlight after the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) recommended the Government to delay its implementation. The KPK has been urged to investigate any irregularity found. Some wonder whether the real target of this development is the Chairman of the Golkar Party Airlangga Hartarto, who is the Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs and the head of the Job Creation Committee—the committee that the President tasked with handling the pre-employment card program.
Tangerang Selatan Election
The 2020 Tangerang Selatan City Election has noteworthy, high-profile figures participating in the race. Rahayu Saraswati Dhirakanya Djojohadikusumo (otherwise referred to as Saras), who is the daughter of Hashim Djojohadikusumo (Prabowo Subianto’s youngest brother), is seeking to run in the city election. Should Saras get a ticket, she will compete with Siti Nur Azizah, the daughter of Vice President Ma’ruf Amin.
Kalla’s Latest Move
Even though Jusuf Kalla is no longer vice president, he remains influential with his extensive network. The former Golkar Party chairman has been very busy with his two organizations—the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) and the Indonesian Mosque Council (DMI)—with regards to COVID-19.