Indonesia’s economy is overshadowed by internal and external pressures. The government’s fiscal management appears increasingly disordered.

The JETP energy transition program is at a standstill. Captive power plants hinder the preparation of investment plan documents.

Prabowo Subianto appointed ministers and deputy ministers with problematic backgrounds in his cabinet. Several of them are closely associated with businessman Haji Isam.

Jokowi is believed to have intervened in making Bahlil Lahadalia general chairperson of the Golkar Party.

Airlangga Hartarto steps down as Golkar General Chair, an abrupt decision that stirs speculation that senior politicians and regional party leaders are being lobbied ahead of the party’s extraordinary national congress.

Investigations into corruption cases at the Attorney General’s Office often fail to catch the elite. Several cases are suspected of having political nuance.

The government earmarked Rp71 trillion for the free nutritious meal program. It is the result of Joko Widodo’s agreement with Prabowo Subianto.

Prabowo Subianto’s team is investigating the possibility of revising the State Finance Law and removing the debt ratio and budget deficit cap for the free nutritious meal program.

The complicated import regulations is causing congestion at ports. The constantly changing rules do not solve the problem.

A number of Jokowi’s ministers are busy producing simulations of the free lunch program. There is a risk it will become a cash cow.

People close to President Jokowi are planning to compete in the 2024 regional head elections. The Presidential Palace is helping pave the way.

Political parties are preparing names for potential ministers in Prabowo’s cabinet. They are eyeing strategic positions.

Import restrictions make it difficult for flour producers to obtain raw ingredients. Regulatory bans and restrictions threaten many industries.

The role of Bahlil Lahadalia in revoking mining business licenses draws attention of the House of Representatives and civil society groups, amidst concerns of possible licensing corruption.

The massive scale of money politics resulted in the 2024 general elections being deemed to be the most brutal. Many incumbents failed to retain their DPR seats.

Prabowo’s cabinet is expected to be filled with many party cadres. Jokowi and other officials from the coalition of parties supporting Prabowo-Gibran already floated a number of names.

Jokowi has ambitions to take control of the Golkar Party. It is his new way to stay relevant to those in power.

Under the leadership of Airlangga Hartarto, Golkar sees a significant increase in votes during the 2024 General Elections. Part of it is due to the Jokowi effect.

There are indications that Jokowi is supporting Bahlil Lahadalia to become the next General Chairman of the Golkar Party. Airlangga Hartarto is fighting against efforts to hold an extraordinary party congress.

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.