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
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
Ambitious plans are in place to relocate an entire sinking city 1,200 miles away to a large island inhabited by indigenous communities. More than 1.9 million residents of Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital, may need to relocate as part of an ambitious £24 billion ($30 billion) plan. The first residents are expected to move to the new … 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
JAKARTA: A moderately strong earthquake late Sunday (Feb 25) shook parts of Indonesia’s main island of Java and the country’s capital. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The US Geological Survey said that the shallow quake had a preliminary magnitude of 5.6 and that it occurred 37.2km below the surface. The epicenter … Read more
