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Politics 2 years ago
Jokowi insists on returning to Surakarta after term ends
Outgoing President Joko Widodo insisted that he would retire and return to his hometown of Surakarta in Central Java upon ending his second term in October. The statement comes amid overwhelming support for him to play a role in the incoming administration.
Regional Elections 2 years ago
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PDI-P looking to battle Jokowi camp in Surakarta race: Observers
The succession race to replace vice president-elect Gibran as mayor of Surakarta is shaping up to be one featuring diverse candidates as the PDI-P looks to take the political battle to the Jokowi family's home base.
Politics 2 years ago
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Gibran faces barrage of criticism at Surakarta city council
Surakarta Mayor Gibran Rakabuming Raka faced a barrage of criticism from a councilor of his former party the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) at a hearing at the city legislature on Monday, some three months before he takes office as the country’s next vice president.
Archipelago 2 years ago
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Surakarta still tolerant city despite disputes over non-halal food festival, mayor claims
Surakarta Mayor Gibran Rakabuming Raka has dismissed concerns that the city and the people are growing more restrictive toward religious freedom following a dispute surrounding the hosting of a festival of Chinese food last week.
Politics 2 years ago
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Kaesang, wife surface as potential regional head candidates
President Jokowi's youngest son Kaesang Pangarep is rumored to be considered running in either the Jakarta gubernatorial or Surakarta mayoral elections, while some parties are interested in endorsing his wife to run in the upcoming Sleman regency election.
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