Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita
The promotion came early for Agus Gumiwang, lawmaker from Golkar Party, who is son of Ginandjar Kartasasmita, one of prominent figures in Indonesian politics. As deputy treasurer of campaign team for Jokowi-Mar’uf in 2019 election, we thought he would be in the next cabinet if Jokowi is reelected. Agus, however, entered the cabinet earlier because fellow party man Idrus Marham is implicated in bribery case of businessman Johannes Kotjo.
Revisiting Tempo Scan Pacific & Muljadi Family
The arrest of Richard Muljadi for the alleged possession of cocaine has made Tempo Scan Pacific (TSPC) in the headlines. Richard is grandson of the late Djojo Muljadi, founder of TSPC, one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in Indonesia.
The New Bareskrim Chief Arief Sulistyanto
The new Chief of the National Police’s Criminal Investigation Division (Kabareskrim POLRI) Arief Sulistyanto was sworn in a few days ago. Arief’s appointment is clearly a part of further consolidation of power of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and the Police Chief...
Jokowi-Mar’uf Campaign Team: Interesting Names (1)
The National Campaign Team of incumbent president Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo and his running mate Mar’uf Amin has been submitted to the General Election Commission (KPU). There are some interesting names, which might shape the next cabinet, if Jokowi is reelected. Who are they?
Revisiting Petro Energy
Established seven years ago, Petro Energy Group has grown into a more significant energy player in the country. The company claimed itself as one of the three largest importers and suppliers of fuel in Indonesia. The coal mining subsidiary, meanwhile, is set to benefit from strong prices of the commodity.
Sandiaga & Campaign Funding Commitment
Both the National Mandate Party (PAN) and the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) denied of receiving Rp500 billion each from Sandiaga Uno as compensation for allowing him to become running mate of Prabowo Subianto. Sandiaga considered the said ‘dowry’ a commitment to finance campaign (legislative?), while politicians from Democratic Party led by Indonesia’s sixth president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) refused to drop their allegations. More anti-graft organizations, in the meantime, mount pressures to the Election Supervisory Agency (Bawaslu) to investigate the case. Say that the combined Rp1 trillion will eventually come out of Sandiaga’s pocket, how would he do that?
People on The Move
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has received three names of the Constitutional Court (MK) justice candidates from the selection committee. Pretty much as predicted, all of the said three candidates are female law experts. Therefore whomever the President choose as a new MK justice to replace Maria Farida Indrati, Jokowi can maintain female representation in the MK. And considering Maria will soon end her term as MK justice by August 13, President Jokowi will likely choose one among the three candidates as Maria’s replacement and to sworn in the replacement within the next few days.
Maher Algadri: Business & Politics
Leader of political parties supporting nomination of Prabowo Subianto as president candidate in 2019 race attended a coordination meeting at the private residence of Maher Algadri Tuesday night. While not a surprise, because Maher is listed in the board of Gerindra Party based on the list of party officers submitted, and verified by ministry of law and human rights, this is still an interesting topic ahead of the election. Who is Maher?
Cash-Rich Groups & Political Financing (3)
Property business might have been under pressure in the past few years, but those diversified business groups are currently sitting over huge cash. They will continue to be the main financiers of next year’s legislative and presidential election.
Emir Satar’s Wife Passes Away…
Sandrina Abubakar, wife of Emirsyah Satar, former president director of flag carrier Garuda Indonesia (GIAA), passed away Wednesday (Aug 1) afternoon. Condolences to Pak Emir, of course. It’s been difficult years for him, especially after named as corruption suspect by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) in early 2017.