A survey by the research arm of Kompas daily found that 64.5 percent of respondents expressed satisfaction with the governor’s performance. Around 30 percent said they were dissatisfied, while another 5.4 percent remained undecided.

Much of the positive sentiment toward Pramono, who took office in February with Deputy Governor Rano Karno, is tied to his public image. Around 5.7 percent of respondents pointed to his approachable and down-to-earth personality as the main reason for their approval, rather than his policies.

Meanwhile, a sizable 52.6 percent of informants said they did not know about or had not seen the governor’s strengths.

Some respondents also answered that their expectations were still unmet, with 12.2 percent saying Pramono had not yet been active in outreach or impromptu visits to local communities. Around 14 percent said many programs the administration offered were yet to be completed.

“Although Pramono and Rano have received strong public appreciation, there’s still significant room for improvement,” Kompas suggested in the survey report. “The political legitimacy built on public perception hasn’t yet been fully backed by satisfaction with their results.”

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