Readers’ letters on the Pertamina Plumpang depot fire disaster in North Jakarta, 2024 General Elections, and the Sidelines.

Efforts to secure an extended presidential term or the third period for Jokowi are gaining momentum. The Presidential Palace allegedly supports them.

Jokowi seems to be of two minds as the 2024 General Elections approach. He encourages presidential candidates to campaign and does not outright reject the idea of a presidential term extension.

Things are reportedly tense between Jokowi and Megawati. She has not given her blessing for a presidential term extension or Ganjar’s presidential nomination.

Surya Paloh and Jokowi’s relationship took a hit following the declaration of Anies Baswedan as a presidential candidate by NasDem. Cabinet ministers from the party may be facing a reshuffle.

While Ganjar Pranowo has yet to attain his ticket to join the election, Anies Baswedan faces imminent failure in his bid for presidential candidacy as he gets mired in a tug-of-war for a vice-presidential candidate. Beware of signs of trickery by political jesters.

The idea of proposing Joko Widodo as vice president will wreck the administration of the state and democracy. The lust for staying in power must be tamed.

Ganjar Pranowo’s chances of being chosen as PDIP’s presidential candidate are said to be dwindling. Megawati Sukarnoputri has told Puan Maharani, her daughter, to explore the possibility of a coalition with other parties. Puan then went on a political tour, traveling the provinces to raise her low electability rating.

Puan Maharani has held a number of strategic positions. Some are of the opinion she receives special treatment.

Not yet completely discarding an adverse image resulting from political polarization in the 2017 Jakarta gubernatorial election, Anies Baswedan is now facing the threat of a too-high dependency on a political cartel.

Anies Baswedan still has the support of the 212 group, which hopes that he would run for president. The Jakarta governor is communicating with Nahdlatul Ulama more intensively.

Some of former President Joko Widodo’s ministers and supporters now support for Anies Baswedan. They give advice on the 2024 presidential election.

Tempo’s special interview with Anies Baswedan about his potential presidential candidacy. What did he say about support from 212 group?

Anies Baswedan’s chance at becoming a presidential candidate in 2024 continues to grow. Three political parties are preparing to support Anies, led by Surya Paloh and Jusuf Kalla.

The United Indonesia Coalition is reportedly intended to fulfill President Jokowi’s wish to endorse Ganjar Pranowo.

President Jokowi is encouraging several candidates to partake in the 2024 presidential election. These political acrobatics are potentially damaging to democracy.

Gerindra Party cadres start campaigning for Prabowo Subianto as a presidential candidate. They attract millennial voters through gimmicks on social media.

Seeking support for the presidential election, Prabowo Subianto holds a safari to visit numerous Islamic boarding schools and meet political figures. President Jokowi gives him the green light to approach the Nahdlatul Ulama.

General Elections Commission Chairman Hasyim Asy’ari discusses new and challenging aspects of the 2024 general elections and simultaneous regional head elections comparing with the previous ones.