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View all search resultsPresidential spokesperson Hasan Nasbi told reporters on Monday that the construction of the main presidential palace in Nusantara had been completed and that would allow the President to occupy the new premises up until he wrapped up his term in late October.
Scores of social media users have started referring to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo by his birth name Mulyono, amid growing opposition to the outgoing leader, who is believed to be behind the country’s backsliding democracy.
Ma’ruf made the statement during an off-the-cuff speech for an Indonesia Ulema Council (MUI) gathering in Bangka Belitung the day after the Supreme Court approved regulatory changes to the age of candidates in regional elections, which analysts said could pave the way for President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's 29-year-old son Kaesang Pangarep to run in upcoming Jakarta elections.
Prabowo in his capacity as Indonesian defense minister has in recent years boosted security cooperation with the Gulf nation. Prabowo revealed last year that his team was negotiating with the UAE for the procurement of several used Dassault Mirage 2000-9 fighter jets.
Outgoing President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo is also scheduled to attend the forum in Qatar, though the President will likely depart for the Middle East separately following his Monday trip to Southeast Sulawesi.
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