JAKARTA: Indonesia’s incoming ruling party is considering nominating family members of President-elect Prabowo Subianto for the upcoming Jakarta gubernatorial election on Nov 27. “We propose four names: first, Mbak Sara; second, Mas Budi Djiwandono; third, Mbak Rani Maulani; fourth, myself, Ahmad Riza Patria,” said Gerindra Jakarta chairman Ahmad Riza Patria, as quoted by CNN Indonesia on … Read more
SINGAPORE: Indonesia’s biggest political parties are lining up candidates for the country’s local elections in November. Two major parties, Golkar and Gerindra, could back former West Java governor Ridwan Kamil for Jakarta governor, Golkar leader Airlangga Hartarto said on Wednesday (April 10), news outlet Kompas reported. Mr Ridwan, popularly known as Kang Emil, is seen … Read more
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
THWARTING A GRAND OPPOSITION COALITION The president is clearly concerned about the threat of a parliamentary inquiry, locally known as Hak Angket, into alleged electoral fraud, said political analyst Dr Cecep Hidayat from the University of Indonesia. Mr Ganjar and the ruling Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) have called for an inquiry into alleged … Read more
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
Mr Hadar Nafis Gumay, executive director of non-for-profit organisation Network for Democracy and Electoral Integrity (NETGRIT) echoed the sentiment. “Parties must disclose to the public how and why a particular candidate is nominated because the nomination process for parliamentary candidates is not done at a party convention for everyone to see,” he told CNA. Mr … Read more
BUSINESSES RAMPING UP PRODUCTION Mdm Rosalina, the owner of cigarette company Mustika Tembakau Indonesia, said that during previous elections, demand for her products increased by 30 per cent. However, she stated it is not always easy to meet the demand. “We may have problems obtaining the material, such as getting enough tobacco, which hampers our … Read more
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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
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
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
