Political Yin And Yang

WHAT is Basuki Tjahaja 'Ahok' Purnama famous for? He is fierce, assertive, outspoken, and ... handsome? "He makes many girls happy. During picture-taking, Pak deputy governor must be careful," Jakarta Governor Joko Widodo said on one occasion.

Working side by side for more than 20 months has made Jokowi feel he knows Ahok inside out. And vice versa. Although he has taken leave to campaign for president, the two remain close.

"Jokowi is like a big br

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