Ridwan Kamil Accepts Jakarta Gubernatorial Election Results, Congratulates Pramono-Rano

After the 2024 Jakarta Gubernatorial Election, Ridwan Kamil-Suswono (RIDO), the first pair of candidates, accepted the final results declared by the Jakarta Democratic Party consortia (KPUD). RIDO congratulated the third pair, Pramono Anung-Rano Karno, who had secured the lead. “We accept the results of the Jakarta Gubernatorial Election as declared by KPUD. We congratulate Mr. … Read more

Prabowo Proposes Direct Election of Regional Leaders by DPRD

President Prabowo Subianto proposed that local heads, such as governors, mayors, and district heads, should again be elected by the regional legislature (DPRD). He believes this system, used in neighboring countries like Malaysia and Singapore, is more efficient and cost-effective. Prabowo also noted that this could free up budget used for direct local elections (Pilkada), … Read more