Regional Election Update: West Java
A new survey result on the West Java 2018 gubernatorial race has just been released by Ilma Research and Consulting, a local polling agency in West Java. Surprisingly, according to the said polling agency, the electability of PDIP governor candidate TB Hasanuddin growing significantly though the pair is still in a distant third behind Ridwan Kamil and the incumbent Deddy Mizwar.
Jokowi’s 2019: West Java
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo inaugurated the new Kertajati International Airport (BJIB) in Majalengka, West Java on Thursday (May 24). The Airport is finally ready for service after fifteen years of delay. This success might boost Jokowi electability in West Java.
Corruption Journal
On May 23, 2018, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) conducted another Sting Operation in Southeast Sulawesi during which they arrested the Regent of South Buton, who’s only been in office for a year. The KPK also examined several Golkar politicians to continue their investigation into the bribery involving the Maritime Security Agency (Bakamla). Separately, the Attorney General’s Office named a new suspect in a corruption case involving PT Sang Hyang Seri (Persero).
Jokowi’s Response
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has responded to the news that Prabowo Subianto and Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) had been scheduled to meet in the near future. When asked by journalist what if Prabowo and SBY were to form an alliance, the President said that that would be a good thing.
Post-Terror Attacks: Security Measures (2)
The Government is still trying to expedite the passage of the long-delayed bill amendment to the Counterterrorism Law No. 15/2003. The Minister of Law and Human Rights is set to meet with the House of Representatives (DPR) today. Other than that, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo recently said that the development of a new maximum security prison for terrorists would be finalized in the next four months.
The 2019 Race: Can Prabowo Form An Alliance with SBY?
There’s been an increase in chatters that the Chairman of Gerindra Party Prabowo Subianto would enter into an alliance with the Chairman of Democratic Party Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) for the 2019 presidential race. How real is this prospect?
The New Kasal & Jokowi’s Consolidation in the Military
Today (May 23), President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo is to take the oath of Vice Admiral Siwi Sukma Adji as the new Navy Chief of Staff (Kasal) to replace Admiral Ade Supandi. The inauguration ceremony will take place at the State Palace in Jakarta.
The 2019 Race: Prabowo’s & Jokowi’s Electability
More than a month has passed since the Gerindra Party officially endorsed Prabowo Subianto as their presidential candidate in the 2019 race. Prabowo’s electability, however, remain far below that of Jokowi’s.
Central Java Election & the 2019 Race
Another polling agency reaffirms the domination of incumbent Governor Ganjar Pranowo, who is also a PDIP politician, in the Central Java’s 2018 gubernatorial election. Ganjar, according to Indikator Politik Indonesia’s latest survey result, leads the poll with 72.4% electability, far ahead from his contender Sudirman Said with 21%.
The 2019 Race: Prabowo’s & SBY’s Latest Move
The head of Prabowo Subianto’s campaign team Sandiaga Uno, who is also the vice governor of Jakarta and the deputy chairman of Gerindra Party’s Advisory Council, recently met with the Democratic Party politician Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono, the son of former President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY). Both sides didn’t deny the suggestion that both had met to explore the possibility of entering into an alliance for the 2019 presidential race.