Anies Baswedan

Indonesia’s Nasdem backs former presidential candidate Anies for Jakarta governor election, in possible rematch against Ahok

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Indonesia’s Nasdem backs former presidential candidate Anies for Jakarta governor election, in possible rematch against Ahok

Mr Anies is recognised for his achievements while Jakarta governor, including completing the construction of the Jakarta International Stadium (JIS) and the Jakarta International E-Prix Circuit (JIEC). “His electability and integrity are something to be desired and it is the aspiration of the people of Jakarta to have him continue with his leadership for the … Read more

‘Springboard’ to presidency? Why Jakarta governor role remains coveted despite Nusantara taking over as Indonesia’s capital

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‘Springboard’ to presidency? Why Jakarta governor role remains coveted despite Nusantara taking over as Indonesia’s capital

Former West Java governor Ridwan Kamil, who backed Mr Prabowo during the presidential election, is also being touted as a contender by his party, Golkar. His tenure as governor of West Java ended in September last year. Despite billboards of Mr Ridwan with the tagline “on the way Jakarta” adorning some parts of the capital, … Read more

Indonesians protest former general Prabowo’s unofficial win in presidential election, allege widespread fraud

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Indonesians protest former general Prabowo’s unofficial win in presidential election, allege widespread fraud

Indonesia’s General Elections Commission (KPU) is expected to announce the official results of last month’s presidential election on Wednesday (Mar 20).  Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks belong to their … Read more

Indonesia’s Anies plans to contest presidential poll result in top court

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Indonesia’s Anies plans to contest presidential poll result in top court

Anies, former governor of Jakarta, said he plans to file a complaint after official results are announced but did not provide other details. “We plan to file to (the Constitutional Court) for sure but the content is not something that we can disclose,” he told reporters. The move comes as parties supporting Anies and Pranowo … Read more

Analysis: A Prabowo presidency in Indonesia may run into trouble with a parliament led by rival party PDI-P

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Analysis: A Prabowo presidency in Indonesia may run into trouble with a parliament led by rival party PDI-P

HORSE-TRADING A FORM OF POLITICAL CURRENCY Mr Nicky noted that the different scenarios depend on what Mr Prabowo – as the likely presidential winner – has to offer the other parties. These may include offering them a seat as a minister in his Cabinet, considered to be the norm in Indonesia.  In claiming victory on … Read more

Indonesia Elections 2024: Anies, Prabowo and Ganjar all out to win voters’ hearts for one last time

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Indonesia Elections 2024: Anies, Prabowo and Ganjar all out to win voters’ hearts for one last time

A SEA OF BLUE IN CENTRAL JAKARTA Over in downtown Jakarta, the Gelora Bung Karno turned into a sea of light blue, the colour worn by supporters of the front runner, Mr Prabowo Subianto and his running mate Mr Gibran Rakabuming Raka.  Thousands of supporters had been flocking to the 1.7 hectare sports complex since … Read more

Indonesia Elections 2024: Anies, Prabowo or Ganjar? Why East Java could decide the presidency

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Indonesia Elections 2024: Anies, Prabowo or Ganjar? Why East Java could decide the presidency

WHAT POTENTIAL VOTERS THINK  For now, some voters in East Java appear split on whom they would vote for. In Tebuireng, one of its 3,500 students is Nasywa Maulida, who had just finished class when CNA met her during a visit in November. The 17-year-old will be a first-time voter in the upcoming election. When … Read more

Indonesia Elections 2024: High stakes as presidential candidates face off in last TV debate

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Indonesia Elections 2024: High stakes as presidential candidates face off in last TV debate

RESERVED ATTACKS Unlike during previous debates, where Mr Anies, Mr Prabowo and Mr Ganjar were eager to attack one another, they were more reserved this time. Mr Prabowo, for example, asked Mr Ganjar whether he agreed with his programme to provide nutritional food to children to prevent stunting. Mr Ganjar replied by saying he disagreed. … Read more

Indonesia presidential hopefuls pledge to boost troubled anti-graft agency

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Indonesia presidential hopefuls pledge to boost troubled anti-graft agency

JAKARTA: Indonesia’s presidential candidates have pledged to strengthen the government’s anti-corruption agency, laying out their plans ahead of the country’s Feb 14 election, to counter pervasive graft in Southeast Asia’s largest economy. The candidates’ promises, made at a dialogue late on Wednesday (Jan 17), come as experts bemoan a slowdown in the country’s fight against … Read more

Analysis: Are Indonesia’s presidential hopefuls Ganjar and Anies ganging up on frontrunner Prabowo and could it backfire?

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Analysis: Are Indonesia’s presidential hopefuls Ganjar and Anies ganging up on frontrunner Prabowo and could it backfire?

JAKARTA: Indonesian presidential frontrunner Prabowo Subianto was jointly attacked by his two opponents again in another televised election debate, in a tag-team move that has appeared to lower the defence minister’s winning chances. But analysts are split on whether the seemingly uncoordinated offensive by ex-Jakarta governor Anies Baswedan and former Central Java governor Ganjar Pranowo … Read more