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Megawati’s ‘calculated’ nomination flips party script

PDI-P insider suggests that chairwoman Megawati’s decision to nominate Ganjar was months in the making, predicated on the ultimate loyalty test that was drawn out amid enticing offers of support from elsewhere.

2 years ago
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Gerindra names former PSSI chief as Sandiaga’s replacement

Gerindra Party chairman Prabowo Subianto introduced several high-profile members to the party’s ranks this week, including Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) chief Mochamad “Iwan Bule” Iriawan, as politicians shift gears to determine the line-up for next year’s general election. ...

2 years ago
Presidential Race

Jokowi talks politics with Megawati at private residence

Jokowi was joined by First Lady Iriana during a meeting held at Megawati's private residence on Jl. Teuku Umar, Central Jakarta. ...

2 years ago

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Christian clergy show support for Ganjar in 2024 election

Some 30 Christian leaders from across the archipelago showed their support for Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo, following his nomination for the 2024 presidential race by the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P).

2 years ago
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Support for PDI-P declining among 'critical voters', Golkar and Gerindra pick up steam

Despite remaining firmly in the lead, a survey from pollster Saiful Mujani Research and Consulting (SMRC) released on Tuesday showed that support for the ruling Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) was showing a gradual decline among more critical voters.

2 years ago
Perspectives premium

40 years covering the rise, retreat of RI democracy

The Post, in its early decades, bore witness to and outlasted Soeharto’s repressive New Order regime, going on to cover five democratic elections, with the sixth one, to be held in February next year, just around the corner.

2 years ago
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Indonesia looks set for three-horse, two-round 2024 race

Forming a "grand coalition" to contest the 2024 presidential election seems unlikely, now that the PDI-P has nominated Ganjar.

2 years ago
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Prabowo visits Jokowi during Idul Fitri, downplays possible pairing with Ganjar

A day after the PDI-P announced the nomination of Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo for the 2024 presidential run, President Jokowi received visiting Gerindra presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto in his home in Surakarta, Central Java, on Saturday, during Idul Fitri.

2 years ago
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Seknas Jokowi supports Ganjar 2024 presidential run

Seknas Jokowi, a group of President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo supporters, pledged its support for popular Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo, Jokowi’s fellow member in the largest party in the ruling coalition, for a presidential run in 2024.

2 years ago
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Prabowo opens possibility to partner with PDI-P following Ganjar’s nomination

Gerindra Party chief and its presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto has opened the possibility of working together with the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) for the upcoming presidential race after the ruling party named Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo as its presidential candidate.

2 years ago
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Ganjar: ‘I hereby accept the mandate of continuing the struggle’

The PDI-P ends months of political uncertainty, appoints Central Java governor as 2024 candidate as Megawati asserts her influence.

2 years ago
Presidential Race

Who is running for president in Indonesia's 2024 election?

Indonesia is set to hold a presidential election in February next year, with three men so far vying for the top job in the world's third-largest democracy and its most populous Muslim-majority country.

2 years ago
Politics

PDI-P backs Central Java Governor Ganjar for 2024 presidency

The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) on Friday afternoon endorsed Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo as its candidate in the 2024 presidential election.

2 years ago
Presidential Race

PSI to continue backing Ganjar despite slide in polls

Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo suffered a drop in his electability rating after FIFA revoked Indonesia’s license to host the U-20 World Cup last month.

2 years ago
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Mahfud offered VP slot as PKS continues search for Anies’ running mate

With negotiations still ongoing to determine Anies Baswedan’s running mate for 2024, Coordinating Political, Legal and Security Affairs Minister Mahfud MD recently revealed that he had discussions with Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) chairman Ahmad Syaikhu to fill that position.

2 years ago
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Golkar to join forces with PKB-Gerindra, Muhaimin says

National Awakening Party (PKB) chairman Muhaimin Iskandar said the Golkar Party had decided to join forces with the Great Indonesia Awakening Coalition (KKIR) amid a plan by major pro-government parties to stitch together a big-tent alliance to back a unified presidential ticket in the 2024 race.

2 years ago
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Investors waiting on Jokowi’s successor: Investment Minister

Investment Minister Bahlil Lahadalia has suggested that European companies and investors are still on the fence in regard to investing in Indonesia, as many are wary of any political turbulence or instability that might arise following President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s departure from office in 2024.

2 years ago
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PDI-P to decide alliance partners after presidential candidate announcement

The ruling Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) said its decision about whom it would forge an electoral alliance with would be made after the party matriarch Megawati Soekarnoputri named its presidential candidate, a move analysts said would likely lead to the creation of another bloc.

2 years ago
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PDI-P must not dominate grand alliance, Golkar says

The Golkar Party has warned that if the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) plans to join the proposed grand electoral alliance of parties backing President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo’s administration, it must not seek to take over the bloc.

2 years ago
Presidential Race

PDI-P denies claims that Megawati has settled on Ganjar for 2024 nomination

High-ranking members of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) have refuted reports that party matriarch Megawati Soekarnoputri has made up her mind to give the party’s 2024 presidential nomination to Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo.

2 years ago
Election Updates

KPU optimistic on another legal battle to delay 2024 polls

The General Elections Commission (KPU) has remained optimistic that it will not suffer another defeat against a fresh civil lawsuit filed by the Berkarya Party, following the election organizer's win in the higher court that overturned a controversial ruling to delay the 2024 general election.

2 years ago
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Gerindra open to PDI-P joining coalition: Prabowo

Prabowo said earlier this week he would soon meet with PDI-P senior politician Puan Maharani, daughter of the party's chairperson Megawati Soekarnoputri, to further discuss the issue.

2 years ago
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Court overturns ruling demanding election delay

The high court overturned a lower court’s controversial decision to postpone the 2024 elections by two years, thus offering legal certainty for the ongoing electoral process to continue apace.

2 years ago
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How does the 2019 vote inform the 2024 elections?

With President Jokowi’s era slowly coming to a close, understanding what is at stake in the 2024 general elections will be crucial for voters across the political spectrum.

2 years ago
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Prabowo to meet Puan to discuss grand alliance

Gerindra leader Prabowo Subianto is expected to have a sit down with Puan Maharani, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) executive in charge of leading party efforts in exploring potential electoral alliances, to discuss the possibility of the ruling party joining the proposed grand alliance of pro-government parties.

2 years ago
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Prabowo in pole position as likely Jokowi successor

Gerindra Party leader Prabowo Subianto is now the man to beat in the 2024 presidential election, overtaking Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo as the most popular candidate among voters in the latest election survey.

2 years ago
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U-20 fiasco sees Ganjar taking big electability hit: Pollster

Amid the fallout from the cancellation of Indonesia’s role as host of the FIFA U-20 World Cup soccer tournament, Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo, who was lambasted for instigating the moves to ban Israel from the tournament, has seen his electability take a massive dip.

2 years ago
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Jokowi, Ganjar share a ride in presidential vehicle

In a video posted on Ganjar's Instagram account, the President and the Central Java Governor are seen exiting the Presidential car from the back seat before greeting onlookers surrounding the vehicle.

2 years ago
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Prabowo gains traction as pro-govt parties seek middle way

The idea of stitching a big-tent alliance to back a pro-Jokowi government presidential candidate in 2024 has drawn in more support as parties from the non-parliamentary bloc scrambled to have a sit down with Prabowo.

2 years ago
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Airlangga banks on potential major alliance to secure Golkar's 2024 win

Golkar appears to have adopted a strategy to boost its chances of being on the winning team in 2024 by pursuing a "grand coalition" that combines both the KIB and the KKIR.

2 years ago
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