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Edition 16 October 2018
Cover Story
The Blue Shirt versus the Black cap
In their position as vice-presidential running mates, Ma’ruf Amin and Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno began working quickly to raise support after registering at the General Election Commission (KPU) last August 10. Sandiaga, 49, is targeting women and millennials. Dressed in a sporty blue outfit, this former deputy governor of Jakarta, who is called a santri (an Islamic boarding school student) by the top officials of the Justice and Prosperity Party (PKS), is visiting the markets and university campuses.
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A Kiai for Everyone
A team is given the task to polish Ma’ruf Amin, so that he would be acceptable for millennials and non-Muslims.
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Wooing a Former Enemy
Ma’ruf Amin is approaching minorities and Ahok supporters. He is dealing with possible fallout from an old religious ruling.
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Help From Mom And An American Friend
Targeting millennial voters, Sandiaga Uno often dresses in a blue shirt. He does not plan to attack the opposing candidates.
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The Running Mates
Competing as running mates in the upcoming presidential election, Ma’ruf Amin and Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno are working on their respective campaigns. They are visiting many social circles, ranging from millennials, Islamic boarding school students, and minority groups. They are improving their respective public images in order to attract voters.
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Votes at the Feet of housewives
Sandiaga Uno believes that groups of housewives will determine the outcome of the presidential election. He is targeting 130 million votes.
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He Was Actually A Shy Child
The campaign style of vice-presidential candidate Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno is influenced by his mother, Rachmini Rachman or Mien Uno. Mien, who has knowledge about character education, taught Sandiaga to speak to improve the listeners’ interest.
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Father Is A Humorous Person
Becoming a vice-presidential candidate has not deterred Ma’ruf Amin away from his habit of wearing a sarong. Behind his unique dress and speaking style, Ma’ruf’s family plays a part as well. His family is helping with some of the candidate’s campaign activities.
National
Former Lippo Group Boss surrendered
Former Lippo Group commissioner Eddy Sindoro surrendered to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) last Friday. Eddy has been on the run since being accused of bribing Edy Nasution, a clerk at the Central Jakarta District Court two years ago. KPK’s deputy chairman, Laode Muhammad Syarif said that Eddy turned himself in via the police attaché of the Indonesian embassy in Singapore. “The Singaporean authorities also assisted us,” Syarif revealed.
Law
The Riau-1 Trio
A bribe suspect in the Riau-1 PLTU case said PLN CEO Sofyan Basir was meant to receive a fee. Pertamina CEO Nicke Widyawati is now implicated.
Interview
Interview
We’re Only Alert After the Fact
Economy
State assets of Rp11 trillion will be insured starting from next year. The World Bank has given funding and the strategy to carry it out.
Economy
President Joko Widodo ordered for the cancellation of Premium gasoline’s price hike. The plan to increase fuel prices, along with Pertamina’s financial situation, had been discussed at the Vice Pr
Economy
IndonesiaLeaks is a platform for various media and the public to reveal crimes. This new media trend has spread to numerous countries.
Letters
Respect for the Court
MANY problems arise in the legal trial process. The courtroom proceedings are often disturbed by all sorts of trouble, from the defendant not appearing, witnesses and audience acting up, insults being directed at the panel of judges, to judge sleeping during sessions, law enforcements showing bad manners and even mobs damaging the court’s properties. This is what called the contempt of court.
Opinion
Dismal Running Mates
These are the consequences of the pragmatism from Joko Widodo and Prabowo Subianto in choosing their running mates.
Opinion
Worsening Crisis
The cancellation of the increase in the price of Premium gasoline could lead to a further widening of the current account deficit. Pertamina is shouldering increasingly heavy burden.
Opinion
A Step Backward
Revision of the government’s regulation for reporting corruption has many holes. There is no anonymity or guarantee of safety for people making reports.
Opinion
Why We Need IndonesiaLeaks
The encryption technology on the IndonesiaLeaks.id website could encourage people to expose corruption cases. It is strengthening collaboration between media.
Economy
Troubled Waters Around the Port
The government seems divided after a court canceled Marunda Port’s concession. Both parties are lobbying key officials.
Arts
Song’i and Ais’ Burden
The lost of family members in recent earthquake and tsunami did not stop Sigi’s Polelea Group to perform at the National Theater Week in Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jakarta.