Jakarta Power Play
Attack on Jakarta discussion raises concern over State-thugs relationship
An Australian political analyst has warned of State-thugs complicity behind the disruption of a diaspora discussion in Kemang, South Jakarta on Saturday, September 28, 2024.
PDI-P hesitates to decide on Jakarta Gubernatorial Election, expert says
Political analysts believe the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) is currently hesitant about its strategy for this year's Jakarta gubernatorial election, citing both positive and negative implications for the party, particularly if they decide to support non-party figure like Anies Baswedan.
PDI-P likely to name Pramono Anung, rule out Anies for Jakarta governorship race
The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) will likely nominate its own cadre and rule out an outsider to contest the November 27, 2024 Jakarta gubernatorial election.
PKB, NasDem opt to support Ridwan Kamil-Suswono in Jakarta governorship race
The National Awakening Party (PKB) and the National Democratic (NasDem) Party have officially joined the Onward Indonesia Coalition in supporting candidate pair of Ridwan Kamil and Suswono in the November 27, 2024 Jakarta gubernatorial election, signifying their departure from supporting former governor Anies Baswedan, who seeks reelection.
Golkar nominates Jusuf Hamka to partner with Kaesang in Jakarta election
Golkar Party has named businessman Jusuf Hamka, also known as Babah Alun, as their candidate for Deputy Jakarta Governorship, alongside Kaesang Pangarep, Chairman of the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI), in the upcoming Jakarta gubernatorial election.
PKS endorses Anies Baswedan, Sohibul Iman for Jakarta leadership election
Muslim-based Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) has officially nominated Anies Baswedan and Sohibul Iman as their candidates for governorship and deputy governorship of Jakarta, while seeking support from other political parties to increase their voters’ base and winning chances in the regional election.
Ridwan Kamil awaits party leaders’ nod for Jakarta governorship race
Former West Java Governor Ridwan “Emil” Kamil is gaining traction as a potential candidate for the Jakarta gubernatorial race, securing the backing of at least Golkar Party and the National Mandate Party (PAN).
DPR asks KLHK to do research on river pollution from illegal mining
A legislator with the House of Representatives’ (DPR) Agriculture, Environment and Forestry Commission IV, has called on the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) to conduct research on river water in mining areas potentially contaminated by illegal mining activities.
PKB endorses Anies for Jakarta gubernatorial election
The Muslim-based National Awakening Party (PKB) has endorsed former Governor Anies Baswedan as its sole candidate for the upcoming Jakarta gubernatorial election in November.
Ahok, Anies top the list for 2024-2029 Jakarta governorship
A recent survey by Katadata Insight Center (KIC) reveals that former Jakarta Governors Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama and Anies Rasyid Baswedan are the leading candidates for the Jakarta governorship position for the 2024-2029 term.
Anies Baswedan considered by PDI-P for 2024 Jakarta gubernatorial election
Anies Baswedan has appeared to be a potential candidate for the 2024 Jakarta gubernatorial election under the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle’s (PDI-P) ticket.
Megawati takes inventory of candidate figures for 2024 Jakarta gubernatorial election
Chairwoman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), Megawati Soekarnoputri, has compiled a list of notable figures to be endorsed in the 2024 Jakarta Gubernatorial Election.