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Jokowi moves to burnish govt image
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Pious and joyous: President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo talks to Islamic school students during the opening of the 10th Indonesian Anak Shaleh (Pious Children) Festival at Sabilal Muhtadin Grand Mosque in Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, on Sept. 15. (Antara/Herry Murdy Hermawan)
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resident Joko “Jokowi” Widodo appears to have become more aggressive in highlighting his government’s performance over its three years in office, prompting speculation about his reelection bid ahead of the 2019 race.
Led by the office of the presidential chief of staff (KSP), Jokowi’s ministers overseeing various sectors ranging from law and security to economic and social affairs, are set to hold a series of press conferences on their respective performances this week, starting on Tuesday.
Just like last year, the KSP, which is tasked with monitoring the ministries and coordination among them, has gathered and analyzed data from various ministries, state institutions and other stakeholders regarding the government’s performance.
On Monday, the KSP also invited editors of national media outlets to attend separate closeddoor discussions, on topics such as politics and security, as well as social and legal affairs, where the media were provided with “background” information.
In the third year of his presidency, Jokowi has been focusing on ensuring and consolidating his programs at all levels of administration. In the first two years, he focused on laying the groundwork for his programs and trying to speed up the work, including by, among other actions, scrapping numerous policies deemed ineffective and cutting red tape.
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