The newest survey result from the research & development (Litbang) of Kompas, the largest newspaper in Indonesia, shows that Ridwan Kamil’s electability is far above all of his potential contenders in this year’s West Java gubernatorial election. Will this survey result convince Ridwan to stay in the West Java race rather than entering the Jakarta gubernatorial election?

The Thohirs (Erick Thohir/minister of state-owned enterprises and Garibaldi ‘Boy’ Thohir/co-owner of Adaro Energy) actively supported the campaign of Prabowo-Gibran. Boy was seen organising some public events, including those with Chinese conglomerates, to shore up support for Prabowo. But, a move from Prabowo’s brother Hashim Djojohadikusumo two months ago could be a game changer.

It looks like PKB is very eager to promote Sandiaga Uno, who is now a PPP politician, for the West Java gubernatorial election this year. PKB is even confident that Sandi can catch up with the electability of Ridwan Kamil, the frontrunner at the poll in West Java.

The research & development department (Litbang) of Kompas, the largest newspaper in Indonesia, released the result of electability survey on potential Jakarta governor candidates. Litbang Kompas found Anies Baswedan, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama a.k.a Ahok, and Ridwan Kamil at the top three.

The registration of candidates for the new leaders of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) and the new members of the KPK’s Supervisory Council for 2024-2029 period has been closed a few hours ago. As per last night, at 8:15 pm, a total of 468 candidates have registered at the KPK’s selection committee. Among the candidates, some of them are worth highlighting despite declining independency of the commission.

It has been rumored that Vice President-elect Gibran Rakabuming Raka, the eldest son of the outgoing President Jokowi, will resign from his position as the mayor of Surakarta by the end of this month or early next month. While he should have resigned when entering this year’s election as running mate of Prabowo, let’s talk a bit about this rumor.

Pretty much as predicted, Nasdem, a political party led by media mogul Surya Paloh, finally gave its endorsement to its deputy chairman, Ahmad Ali, to run as governor candidate in this year’s gubernatorial election in Central Sulawesi, the home to Vale Indonesia, the largest nickel producer in the country. Ahmad Ali will compete against Anwar Hafid who has secured a ticket from a coalition of Democratic Party, PKS, and PBB.

Silmy Karim, the current director general for immigration, has been tipped as potential candidate for the next Minister of Industry in Prabowo-Gibran’s cabinet. Let’s talk a bit about Silmy Karim, who is also a former CEO of State steel producer Krakatau Steel (KRAS).

Mohamad Jusuf Hamka, said beneficiary owner of toll road developer and operator PT Citra Marga Nusaphala Persada Tbk (CMNP), claimed that he has been tasked by Golkar Party chairman Airlangga Hartarto to compete in Jakarta gubernatorial race this year even if he has to be running mate of Kaesang Pangarep (youngest son of outgoing president Jokowi).

The latest development from PDIP is that the Party mentioned its own cadre, Nikson Nababan, as a potential candidate for the North Sumatera gubernatorial election this year. However, PDIP is still considering between nominating its own cadre or endorsing Eddy...