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Edition 15 April 2019
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The Trusted Circles
This year’s general elections have reached its climax. The two presidential and vice-presidential candidate pairs, Joko Widodo-Ma’ruf Amin and Prabowo Subianto-Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, have concluded their campaigns. On Wednesday, April 17, as many as 192 million voters will decide which pair will lead the country over the next five years. We have taken snapshots of some of the people in the candidate pairs’ inner circles, who may end up advising and influencing the next administration.
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The President’s Solo Team
At the State Palace, Joko Widodo relies on those who have been by his side since his time as Solo mayor. The President also heeds his family’s advice.
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Aides With Additional Duties
Jokowi gave special assignments to some of his trusted cabinet ministers, from securing votes to dealing with hate speech.
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Sticking With the Team of Eleven
Jokowi is relying on old friends who helped him in 2014. Most of them work behind the scenes.
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Blessings from the Family
Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno maintains a tight relationship with his family. The vice-presidential candidate considers his family as a source of moral support.
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The Kebayoran Kid’s Tall Leap
Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno entered politics thanks to a Gerindra cadre. He is surrounded by colleagues who cleared his path to the top.
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A Trusted Everyday Man
While visiting over 1,500 locations during the campaign period, Sandiaga Uno travelled with a small group of not more than four of his trusted men. Among these men is his personal assistant of over 20 year, a former construction worker.
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A Wholehearted Benefactor
He is one of the people whose advice is sought the most by Prabowo Subianto. He still regrets ever supporting the Jokowi-Basuki ticket to lead Jakarta’s government.
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Buddies and Chat Partners
Prabowo Subianto gathered around him a number of youths who graduated from foreign universities. They are the main channel for most of his political matters.
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Friends From The Barracks
Economy
Digital Wallet for National Companies
State-owned banks and enterprises join forces to create an integrated e-payment platform. With past plans to acquire startups, the companies seek to catch up on Go-Pay and OVO.
Economy
Weakest Link’s Great Ambitions
The government appointed Survai Udara Penas, a company on the verge of bankruptcy, as a yang holding company for aviation SOEs. The goal is to compete with Singapore’s Changi Airport Group.
Law
Golkar’s Graft
Bribery suspect Bowo Sidik Pangarso implicates a Golkar Party colleague, Nusron Wahid. The bribe is allegedly sourced from a minister and a CEO of a state-owned enterprise.
Law
Comments that Reap Violence
A female middle high school student in Pontianak was tortured by female high school students, forcing her to be hospitalized and suffer from a severe trauma. The police seem to have been slow to act.
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THE CURSE OF OIL
Environment
Drawn By Experts
The Bogor Botanical Garden reorganization triggers controversy. The withdrawal of researchers is feared to change its main mission as a conservation zone to become a tourist destination.
Lifestyle
Professional Gaming Fame and Fortune
Once considered an unproductive activity, playing video games has become a way to gain fame and fortune.
Interview
Issues Are Common Ahead of Elections
Arief Budiman, Chairman, General Elections Commission:
Outreach
Liquid Gold from the Barren Land
Residents of Sukadana village in North Lombok turned to beekeeping to improve the local economy. Their village has become an educational tourism destination.
Letters
Insurance Claim Denied
ON behalf of our client, Ms Lina Hartati, wife of Irawan Winoto (deceased), we question Panin Dai-ichi Life’s rejection of her insurance claim.
Opinion
The Candidate’s Whisperer
Now that the ideas and track records of the candidates are on the record, what else can we learn about the prospective presidents and vice presidents? After seven months of campaigning, there is little left to discover.
Opinion
Getting Rid of Money Politics
Many politicians are still handing out money in the run-up to polling day. This damages democracy and fosters corruption.
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Worrying Signs from Pontianak
A junior high school student was assaulted by Senior High School students in Pontianak. The law must take its course without delay.
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Downgraded Park
The status of the Bogor Botanical Garden has been downgraded to a division. Its function as an off-site conservation area is under threat.