# elections

Jakarta Election: Pramono Anung-Rano Karno Popular Among Baby Boomers, Gen X

Ridwan Kamil, who has paired up with former agriculture minister Suswono, is a top pick among the younger voters, survey shows.
News Nov 5, 2024 | 3:59 pm

No Talks on Politics in Dinner with Jokowi, Prabowo Says

The dinner between Jokowi and Prabowo was only a few weeks away before Indonesians vote for their next regional heads.
News Nov 4, 2024 | 10:28 am

Gubernatorial Candidate Ahmad Luthfi Claims Support from Jokowi and Prabowo

His rival, Andika Perkasa, pledged to reform the bureaucracy and enhance government accountability if elected.
News Oct 31, 2024 | 1:11 am

Pramono Anung Takes Jab at Ridwan Kamil’s Disneyland Promise

Ridwan argued that visionary leaders should aim high and embrace imagination, rather than sticking to conventional approaches.
News Oct 28, 2024 | 11:42 am

Ridwan Kamil Promises Free Education at Private Schools

While free education at state schools has been introduced before, extending this benefit to private schools is an unprecedented move.
News Oct 27, 2024 | 10:10 pm

Rano Karno Cites Income Gap as Jakarta’s Main Economic Problem

Rano claimed that his team has identified 15 groups of the Jakarta population who will be entitled to free transportation services.
News Oct 27, 2024 | 9:30 pm

Different Polls Bring Contrasting Results to Ridwan Kamil and Pramono Anung

Both Polltracking and LSI are widely regarded as reputable pollsters in Indonesia.
News Oct 24, 2024 | 9:13 pm

Watch Live on BTV: Tangerang's First Mayoral Debate Kicks Off Tonight

The first Tangerang mayoral debate will air live on BTV Wednesday at 7 PM from Bidakara Hotel, South Jakarta.
News Oct 23, 2024 | 11:03 am

Wife Takes Over Gubernatorial Nomination Following Benny Laos' Death in Boat Fire

Benny Laos, along with five other passengers, lost their lives in a fire that broke out aboard their boat on October 12.
News Oct 18, 2024 | 1:25 am

North Maluku Gubernatorial Candidate Benny Laos Dies Following Speedboat Fire

North Maluku gubernatorial candidate Benny Laos has been confirmed dead following a speedboat fire
News Oct 12, 2024 | 9:09 pm

Jakarta Governor Hopeful Pramono Aims to Crack Top 50 Global Cities Index

Kearney’s 2023 Global Cities Index ranked Jakarta in the 74th place out of 156 cities across the globe.
News Oct 7, 2024 | 9:30 am

Independent Candidate Dharma Pongrekun Fuels Covid-19 Conspiracy Theory During Debate

Additionally, Dharma falsely claimed that PCR tests, widely used during the pandemic, were ineffective at detecting infections.
News Oct 6, 2024 | 11:19 pm

Ridwan Kamil Promises Financial Support for Job Losses and Free Coffee

Pramono Anung criticized Ridwan’s approach, accusing him of trying to win votes with "free coffee."
News Oct 6, 2024 | 10:39 pm

Pramono Won’t Require Employees to Attend Office Full-Time if Elected Jakarta Governor

His proposal includes allowing employees to work in the office just two days a week.
News Oct 6, 2024 | 9:46 pm

Ridwan Kamil Leads in New Poll But Pramono Anung in Steady Rise

The candidate pair of Pramono Anung and running mate Rano Karno is trailing by 11.8 points.
News Oct 3, 2024 | 10:02 pm

Pramono Anung Pledges to Double Early Childhood Teacher Incentives

Pramono Anung promised to double the incentives for early childhood education (PAUD) teachers.
News Oct 3, 2024 | 3:48 pm

Voters to Hear Candidates' Plans for Jakarta's Transformation at Sunday Debate

The Jakarta Election Commission will hold the first gubernatorial debate on Sunday, focusing on human resources and transforming Jakarta.
News Oct 3, 2024 | 2:15 pm

Tri Rismaharini Unfazed by Survey, Focused on East Java Campaign

Tri Rismaharini ranked second in the 2024 East Java Governor Election, according to Indikator Politik Indonesia
News Oct 3, 2024 | 1:14 pm

House Begins New Term without PPP for First Time in 47 Years

Since its founding in 1973, PPP has always won House seats in every election except in the last election in February.
News Oct 1, 2024 | 10:03 pm

I’m Ready for Jakarta Election Debate: Rano Karno

Rano Karno, the actor-turned-politician who has had experience in competing in regional elections, said he was used to debates.
News Oct 1, 2024 | 4:52 pm

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