Jokowi’s Legacy: An Inefficient Economy
Prabowo Subianto is inheriting an inefficient economy. Yet his new administration is likely to follow Jokowi’s economic model.
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Prabowo Subianto is inheriting an inefficient economy. Yet his new administration is likely to follow Jokowi’s economic model.
The Joko Widodo administration leaves a heavy burden for state-owned enterprises. Many projects result in big debts.
President Jokowi entrusted his confidants to join Prabowo’s cabinet. Several ‘volunteers’ also received positions.
Jokowi is like a king reluctant to relinquish his crown. Nearing retirement, he is still trying to improve his image.
Jokowi’s campaign promoting his successes is considered as not portraying actual conditions. Customary communities are among the victims of his administration.
As President Jokowi's term neared its end, instructions were given to promote the government's achievements, and billions of rupiah in contracts were offered to the media.
Jokowi passed a number of strategic policies at the end of his administration. Making the president-elect a hostage to fortune.
Before Jokowi’s term ends, the Presidential Palace is maneuvering to provide cover for Gibran. This includes erasing traces of the Fufufafa account as well as interfering in the formation of Prabowo’s cabinet.
News that there would be a mass rally to show support for Jokowi did not materialize. Had it been, then what for?
There is a strong aroma of politics around the appointment of Saifullah Yusuf as Minister for Social Affairs. President Jokowi should focus on dealing with the problems of poverty.
Jokowi reshuffles his cabinet two months before the end of his administration. This is only to serve his own political interests.
Prabowo Subianto has nothing to gain by supporting Jokowi’s reckless destruction of democracy. It will be a burden for his administration.
Just months before the end of his term, Jokowi appointed Bahlil Lahadalia as Energy and Mineral Resources Minister. The position is considered prone to conflicts of interest.
President Jokowi weeps and apologizes for his 10-year leadership. Are not 70 percent of Indonesians satisfied with his governance?
The battle in the presidential election is set to continue in regional head elections. The PDI-P is determined to challenge President Joko Widodo’s candidates.
Megawati Soekarnoputri is upset over legal cases and election obstructions of her cadres. Political differences heighten her conflict with Jokowi.
The Papua conflict continues to rage during Jokowi’s administration. The fate of the refugees is neglected.
Jokowi’s maneuvers to extend the presidential term. He laid down a red carpet for his political dynasty.
During his two terms in office, Jokowi is suspected of weakening the executive oversight institutions. The parties follow his lead without reservation.
President Jokowi’s plan to move his office to the Nusantara Capital City missed the initial target of July. Water facilities are not yet ready.
The 10 years of Joko Widodo’s administration leaves behind a mountain of debt. The management of the state budget shows minimal public participation and oversight.
Producers of Okko and Aoka breads suspect elements of business competition.
Summary of events of the week, from the People’s Tribunal trying Jokowi to the nine years sentence for former Pertamina CEO Karen Agustiawan.
There will be a wave of layoffs at Tokopedia as a result of inefficient practices. This is the result of government policy rife with conflicts of interest.
The founders of GoTo and Tokopedia sold their shares. New investors now have control of ownership.
Tokopedia made significant cuts in its workforce following its business consolidation with TikTok. A consequence of inefficient business operation.
President Jokowi mobilizes his family and people close to him in the elections for regional heads. For the continuation of his political dynasty.
People close to President Jokowi are planning to compete in the 2024 regional head elections. The Presidential Palace is helping pave the way.
Jokowi has ambitions to take control of the Golkar Party. It is his new way to stay relevant to those in power.
Jokowi's influence runs deep in the Golkar Party. He has a say in the selection of the party's general chairman, including Airlangga Hartarto.
Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono takes the Democrat Party to join the remaining eight-month government of Jokowi. He claims to stay critical.
President Jokowi is trying to prevent the House from exercising its right of inquiry to investigate election fraud. He is involved in forming the cabinet of Prabowo-Gibran.
With his blatant cheating and partiality, Jokowi pushed Indonesia’s democracy to the brink of a cliff. We must fight back at the voting booth.
A number of people close to Jokowi are now frequently criticizing the government. There is a request to support the Prabowo-Gibran presidential bid.
Mahfud Md. finally resigned from the cabinet. Several other ministers intend to follow suit because they are unwilling to support Jokowi’s dynasty.
Jokowi’s political maneuvers erode his political legitimacy. While Indonesia might be exposed to a global crisis spill over.
Pratikno becomes Jokowi’s political operator to extend his authority. His name is mentioned in connection with the BTS corruption case.
State Secretary Pratikno is involved in Jokowi’s various political operations. He lobbied the Constitutional Court into opening the way for Gibran.
The campaign to impeach Jokowi is a narrative of resistance to an overwhelming power. Much needs to be done to make it happen.
Calls for Jokowi’s impeachment are increasingly resonating. It is unlikely that the DPR will entertain such efforts.
TikTok Shop’s acquisition of Tokopedia changes the Indonesian business map. It is not clear how small and medium enterprises will be protected.
Jokowi is increasingly expressing his support for Prabowo and Gibran to win in the first round of voting. This represents an increasing abuse of authority.
GoTo CEO Patrick Waluyo reveals the story behind the selling of Tokopedia shares to TikTok. How much profit did GoTo get?
The integration of TikTok Shop with Tokopedia will reinforce GoTo’s business. Indonesia’s e-commerce competition landscape is changing.
Budiman Sudjatmiko persuades other activists to support Prabowo Subianto. He claims he is not motivated by money.
Relations between Jokowi and the PSI party have been cordial for a long time. The Presidential Palace has been helping PSI seek funds since 2017. Jeffrie Geovanie supports the Jokowi political dynasty.
Giring Ganesha and Ade Armando explain PSI’s stance regarding the Jokowi political dynasty and Jeffrie Geovanie’s role in finding election campaign funds.
Presidential Chief of Staff Moeldoko is writing regarding his alleged interference in electric vehicle policy over Wuling’s SNI certification.
Student demonstrations against the Jokowi dynasty are spreading. Intimidation against organizers is rife.
Moeldoko has reportedly sent letters to various government officials to clear Wuling’s GB/T charger for the Indonesian National Standards.
President Jokowi and former KPK Chief Agus Rahardjo are trading denials relating to the handling of the electronic ID card corruption case. This is proof of the weakening of the KPK.
President Joko Widodo ordered Agus Rahardjo to stop the investigation into the e-KTP corruption case. He allegedly often interferes with KPK duties.
Iriana, the wife of Jokowi, has been advocating for Gibran Rakabuming Raka to become Prabowo’s vice-presidential running mate since the beginning of the year. She is actively garnering support among entrepreneurs.
Political deception is on the rise at the end of Jokowi’s administration. This is in order to hold on to power.
Several key people in President Joko Widodo’s election team are switching allegiance to Ganjar Pranowo. The teams are gearing up to face a strategy battle.
Arranging for his son to run for the vice-presidency is a manifestation of Jokowi’s paranoia and lack of self-belief. Something that is personal has wrecked democracy.
President Jokowi actively supported the Prabowo-Gibran presidential nomination ahead of the Constitutional Court’s decision. A state institution was utilized to support the effort.
Before supporting a Prabowo-Gibran ticket, Jokowi attempted various scenarios to extend his term of office. The idea was thwarted by Megawati.
Syahrul Yasin Limpo is the sixth of Jokowi's ministers to be caught up in a corruption case. This is a sign of failure in the recruitment of cabinet members.
Jokowi’s relationship with Megawati is heating up ahead of the PDI-P’s National Working Meeting. There are efforts to enable Gibran Rakabuming Raka to be a vice-presidential candidate.
President Jokowi’s infrastructure projects, such as the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed train, are burdening the country. There will be inappropriate subsidies.
News summary, from the dismissal on Budiman Sudjatmiko to Food Estate.
Jokowi coaxed the National Mandate Party and the Golkar Party to join the coalition of Prabowo Subianto. Taking the people further away from the political process.
Djoko Pekik’s canvases are always filled with humor, never tension. They were made for us, with us, to entertain us, and remind us.
Jokowi is expressing stronger support for Prabowo Subianto. What happened in the Philippines could potentially happen here.
Kaesang Pangarep's plan to stand in the local election in Depok represents an expansion of Jokowi's political dynasty. Is this a strategy to retain power?
Jokowi's intervention in the 2024 election could be interpreted by civil servants as an order to support a particular presidential candidate.
PDI-P’s presidential nominee Ganjar Pranowo talks candidly about the support he receives from Jokowi and Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Jokowi seeks to determine the candidates who will run in the 2024 General Elections. He encourages Sandiaga Uno and Erick Thohir to become vice-presidential candidates.
Jokowi has given the green light to many politicians who want to run for the presidency. It is like putting eggs in many baskets.
The government coalition becomes unsteady after NasDem nominated Anies Baswedan. Jokowi needs to keep his roles as a politician and head of state separate.
News summary, Jokowi’s way of dealing with gross human rights violations
The NasDem Party announces that Anies Baswedan will be its presidential candidate. In the brutal world of interest politics, can Anies avoid repeating Jokowi’s mistakes?
Why do Joko Widodo’s supporters continue promoting his third-term presidency?
Why do many policies of President Jokowi’s government trigger debates?
Telkom suffers a loss from Telkomsel’s investment in GoTo. Some believe that the new investment may have been used to repurchase shares from old investors.
The “Jokowi three terms” movement is dangerous for our democracy. It must be stopped before it spreads.
People in Joko Widodo’s inner circle are believed to be maneuvering to postpone the general elections and extend the President’s tenure. More people will likely declare their loyalty and support for keeping Jokowi in office for one more term.
More than 70 percent of respondents in an opinion poll say they are satisfied with the performance of Jokowi’s administration. This ignores the voices outside the bell curve.
Telkom is facing the threat of losing its Rp1.3 trillion investment in Tiphone Mobile. There were indications of bribery during the 2014 share buying process.
President Joko Widodo named Comr. Gen. Listyo Sigit Prabowo as the sole candidate for National Police chief. Their closeness is considered as being a determining factor.
Some new cabinet ministers were selected in line with the wishes of President Joko Widodo. Candidates for the cabinet reshuffle suggested by political parties were pushed aside.
PRESIDENT Joko Widodo’s son Gibran Rakabuming Raka and son-in-law Muhammad Bobby Afif Nasution are almost certain of becoming regional heads.
CIVIL society groups are saying that freedom of speech and expression are getting worse during the second term of President Joko Widodo and Vice President Ma’ruf Amin’s administration.
In the six years of Jokowi’s administration, the scope for public participation has been reduced. It is too soon for him to establish a dynasty.
Following involvement of police officers, prosecutors and attorneys, the Joko Tjandra scandal has now spread to the Supreme Court. This shows the never-ending decay of our judicial system.
Criminal fugitive in the case of the Bank Bali payment rights, Joko Soegiarto Tjandra, was brought back to Indonesia by the police on Thursday, July 30.
Bank Bali fugitive Joko Soegiarto Tjandra’s return home in July caused public uproar. His lawyer, Anita Kolopaking, explained why Joko prefer to stay in Malaysia.
Bukopin’s liquidity shortage accompanies the commotion around the plan to inject the bank with more capital. The financial system’s stability may be under threat.
Following in his father’s footsteps, Joko Widodo’s son Gibran Rakabuming Raka is one step away from becoming Solo’s mayor. Although he received rejection from the Solo branch of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), that chose to support another candidate, Gibran has the support of PDI-P’s central board. Other parties have given their support after some lobbying from the Palace. Gibran also has the full support of his family.
After he was appointed Pertamina’s president commissioner, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama has had to deal with various production and distribution issues. He now shoulders Jokowi’s mandate to curb oil imports.
IF only President Joko Widodo and the House of Representatives (DPR) had not blunted the spearhead of Indonesia’s anti-corruption agency, this embarrassing drama would not have happened.
Inspector Gen. Listyo Sigit Prabowo’s career took a major leap. In 2014, he became President Joko Widodo’s aide as senior commissioner.
The appointment of Comsr. Gen. Listyo Sigit Prabowo as Chief of the Criminal Unit of the Police is heavily backed by Jokowi. The President cannot use the police for political aims.
The economic political strategy of President Joko Widodo is now truly being tested.
THE ivory hornbill or rangkong is a symbol of courage and bravery for Dayak community in Kalimantan. The bird is also considered a protector, and acts as the bridge which connects the souls of their ancestors with the Dayaks. Despite this, in the past three years, the population of the ivory rangkong has depleted alarmingly. In 2015, international conservation organizations announced its status as critically endangered.
PRESIDENT Joko Widodo has asked Education and Culture Minister Nadiem Makarim to design a learning system that accommodates both teachers and students.
PRESIDENT Joko Widodo announced the names of 38 ministers and 12 deputy ministers who will assist him in his second term as president. Jokowi chose to reappoint several ministers who have been working with him since 2014. He again merges the research, technology and higher education ministry with the education and culture ministry; as well as the Creative Economy Agency—previously its own entity—with the tourism ministry. In the Indonesia Progress Cabinet, Jokowi embraces his contender in the past presidential election, Prabowo Subianto, as one of his helpers.
The student demonstrations over the last two weeks may well have died down, but President Joko Widodo should not use this to claim that ‘the situation has returned to normal’.
THE composition of the forthcoming cabinet is a gamble for president Joko Widodo. As the driving force for the realization of the elected president’s promises, the performance of the cabinet will determine how Jokowi is remembered in the future: as a successful leader, merely average or even a failure.
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