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Opinion 6 years ago

Prabowo can come out now, the coast is clear

After a bitterly contested election, the meeting between President-elect Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and his rival Prabowo Subianto on Saturday, at an MRT station in South Jakarta no less, felt like an underwhelming end to a drawn-out political saga, if not a cruel joke. #commentary

Politics 6 years ago

Sandiaga wants to ‘stay outside government, help Prabowo’

The vice-presidential candidate in the recent election, Sandiaga Uno, has expressed his intention to remain outside the ruling coalition of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, saying he planned to continue to assist ally Prabowo Subianto in working for the nation.

Business 6 years ago

Rupiah strengthens, crosses 14,000 per US dollar

The rupiah was the best performing currency in Asia on Friday.

Editorial 6 years ago

More than just reconciliation

Since its inauguration in March, Jakarta’s MRT had not gained as much prominence as it did on Saturday, when reelected President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo finally met with his archrival Prabowo Subianto. The MRT provided them the perfect stage: an open, public and more importantly, iconic space.

Politics 6 years ago

Political parties appreciate Jokowi-Prabowo meeting, hope for peace

Parties from both coalition and opposition camps have expressed appreciation for Jokowi and Prabowo's reconciliation efforts, saying that previously polarized citizens have to follow suit to unite the nation.