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View all search resultsAn exchange of jabs on social media over the weekend has started early buzz over Jakarta's top post, though things could change in a big way if lawmakers decide to pass a bill that turns it into a presidential appointment.
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo said on Monday that he would play the role of “bridge builder” in a post-election reconciliation effort that analysts say is an attempt to maintain a leading role in politics for the remainder of his term and beyond.
The 2024 presidential race is still no runaway victory, opinion surveys show, even as candidate Prabowo Subianto maintains his lead over competitors Anies Baswedan and Ganjar Pranowo, meaning the frontrunner could well face a runoff against either of his rivals.
A fresh initiative in the House of Representatives to hold next year’s regional elections two months earlier than scheduled has sparked concern that this could be another move aimed at shoring up President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s position and retaining his widespread influence after he steps down.
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo is planning to make new appointments to strategic positions this week, a Palace official has said, a move analysts say could shift the balance of power between the popular outgoing leader and his Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) amid frayed ties.
Corruption allegations dealt a heavy blow to the NasDem Party for the second time, just over four months ahead of the presidential election. Coordinating Political, Legal and Security Affairs Minister Mahfud MD said on Wednesday that the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) had named Agriculture Minister Syahrul Yasin Limpo a suspect over alleged malfeasance. The news came after KPK investigators searched Syarul’s official residence and office in Jakarta, as well as his houses in Makassar, South Sulawesi, while he was on a working visit to Europe last week.
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