TheJakartaPost

Please Update your browser

Your browser is out of date, and may not be compatible with our website. A list of the most popular web browsers can be found below.
Just click on the icons to get to the download page.

Jakarta Post

Nine months on, Jakarta is still searching for new deputy governor

A committee of 25 councilors started working on Monday to develop a code of conduct for a plenary meeting to appoint a new deputy governor.

Sausan Atika (The Jakarta Post)
Premium
Jakarta
Wed, May 22, 2019 Published on May. 22, 2019 Published on 2019-05-22T14:44:24+07:00

Change text size

Gift Premium Articles
to Anyone

Share the best of The Jakarta Post with friends, family, or colleagues. As a subscriber, you can gift 3 to 5 articles each month that anyone can read—no subscription needed!
Ahmad Syaikhu Ahmad Syaikhu (kompas.com/Anggita Muslimah)

T

he ball is now in the court of the Jakarta Council with regard to selecting a new deputy governor, a post that has been left vacant for nine months.

The council's selection committee for deputy governor began working on Monday. The committee, which consists of 25 councilors representing each faction in the legislative body, must first develop a code of conduct for a plenary meeting to be held to appoint a new deputy governor.

The committee’s deputy head Bestari Barus from the NasDems said he expected the development of a code of conduct would be completed after the Idul Fitri holiday in the first week of June.

“Then the [deputy governor] selection is in early August. That’s the target,” he said.

The councilors are running against time to finish their duties prior the end of the term of the 2014-2019 council in August. However, Bestari said it would be fine if the selection process took longer and needed to be handed over to new councilors.

The acting head of the Home Ministry's regional autonomy directorate general, Akmal Malik said that his side would be involved in the process of drafting the code of conduct.

“What needs to be done now is drafting the code of conduct. In this process, the Home Ministry will provide assistance,” he said.

to Read Full Story

  • Unlimited access to our web and app content
  • e-Post daily digital newspaper
  • No advertisements, no interruptions
  • Privileged access to our events and programs
  • Subscription to our newsletters
or

Purchase access to this article for

We accept

TJP - Visa
TJP - Mastercard
TJP - GoPay

Redirecting you to payment page

Pay per article

Nine months on, Jakarta is still searching for new deputy governor

Rp 35,000 / article

1
Create your free account
By proceeding, you consent to the revised Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.
Already have an account?

2
  • Palmerat Barat No. 142-143
  • Central Jakarta
  • DKI Jakarta
  • Indonesia
  • 10270
  • +6283816779933
2
Total Rp 35,000

Your Opinion Matters

Share your experiences, suggestions, and any issues you've encountered on The Jakarta Post. We're here to listen.

Enter at least 30 characters
0 / 30

Thank You

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate your feedback.

Share options

Quickly share this news with your network—keep everyone informed with just a single click!

Change text size options

Customize your reading experience by adjusting the text size to small, medium, or large—find what’s most comfortable for you.

Gift Premium Articles
to Anyone

Share the best of The Jakarta Post with friends, family, or colleagues. As a subscriber, you can gift 3 to 5 articles each month that anyone can read—no subscription needed!

Continue in the app

Get the best experience—faster access, exclusive features, and a seamless way to stay updated.