Poltical Opinion

So, everyone knew about the connection between President Jokowi's family and the PDI Perjuangan party. Their long-standing alliance has conquered the Indonesian political scene, helping Jokowi become a two-term President with the support of Megawati's party. As the 2024 elections approach, the Indonesian public is taken aback by the maneuvers of Jokowi's family. Everyone, from Jokowi to Gibran, Boby Nasution, and even Kaesang Pangarep, is distancing themselves from the bull party. Initially, their moves were hush-hush, but over time, they've become more apparent and even bolder. Recent events further strengthen the belief that Jokowi's family is confidently taking a stance opposite to the party that has supported them all this while. Not long ago, President Jokowi stated that the President is allowed to campaign and take sides. He said this while standing next to Prabowo Subianto, the presidential candidate number 02. It's like Jokowi wanted to emphasize that he...

During the PDIP anniversary, President Jokowi was notably absent, citing a conflicting schedule for a work visit in an ASEAN country. There was also no birthday greeting. However, when Megawati celebrated her 77th birthday, Jokowi sent an arrangement of orchids, white roses, lilies, and baby's breath, accompanied by a message, "Happy birthday to Mother Megawati Soekarnoputri. From: President Joko Widodo." Recently, there have been rumors that Jokowi requested a meeting with Megawati, though this was denied. In my opinion, this might be true. When it comes to denials, can we really believe them? For instance, Jokowi previously stated that state officials must remain neutral, yet he seems no longer neutral himself. Can Jokowi's statements be trusted anymore? PDIP Secretary-General Hasto Kristiyanto stated that those meeting with Megawati are always open. "If someone meets with Mother, it's always open," said Hasto. However, he believes that if a meeting wi...

It's a serious blunder when the presidential palace has to clarify President Jokowi's statements, and Jokowi himself has to provide clarification. The evidence from the palace reveals a growing panic as the electability of the candidate pair 02, with a controversial offspring, continuously declines. Undeniably, this has caused an unprecedented level of panic within the palace. Jokowi made a blunder by clarifying his own statement, garnering a predominantly negative reaction from the Indonesian public. This blunder is attributed to panic, a common cause for such mistakes when individuals are under pressure. My question is, what is causing President Jokowi to feel pressured? Is it because he is concerned about the people? It seems not, as he has taken actions seemingly beyond his capabilities, attempting to appear neutral when, in fact, he is anything but neutral. President Joko Widodo once stated that civil servants and ministers should remain neutral. However, recently, he decl...

Wedding receptions or ceremonies for Indonesian citizens are often held in front of homes, involving the closure of part or the entire roadway. Is this allowed? The answer is yes; this is regulated by Law No. 22 of 2009 regarding road traffic and National Police Chief Regulation No. 10 of 2012. Article 2 of the National Police Chief Regulation states, 'the use of roads for private purposes as referred to in Article 15 paragraph 2 includes weddings, funerals, or other activities.' And Article 127 paragraph 3 of Law No. 22 of 2009 regarding road traffic states, 'the use of district or city roads and village roads as referred to in paragraph 1 may be permitted for national or regional interests and/or private interests.' This means that road closures for private purposes are allowed, except for national roads, with permission from the local police sector (POLSEK), district police (POLRES), and regional police (POLDA). So, it cannot be authorized solely by the neighborhood ...

It's disheartening to see prominent figures of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) aligning with Prabowo Gibran, the vice-presidential candidate number 02. Ideally, NU figures should uphold a healthy and knowledgeable mindset, and their words should serve as an example for the community. Khofifah Indar Parawansa, serving as the Governor of East Java since February 13, 2019, and formerly as the Minister of Social Affairs of Indonesia from October 27, 2014, to January 17, 2018, is a public figure with a known track record. However, Khofifah's attempt to liken Prabowo Subianto to the Prophet's companion, Sayyidina Abu Bakar Ash Shiddiq, and Gibran Rakabuming Raka to Sayyidina Ali bin Abi Thalib, is preposterous. Does Khofifah not reflect on who Abu Bakar Ash Shiddiq was? Abu Bakar, also known as Abu Bakar Ash Shiddiq, was an early adopter of Islam and a key companion of Prophet Muhammad SAW, supporting the Prophet's mission to spread Islam, the Mercy to All the Worlds. He was the first c...

President Jokowi's statement that the President is allowed to campaign and take sides has sparked controversy and heated debates with only 18 days left until the election. Many people perceive President Jokowi's statement as a violation of the law and regulations. However, legally speaking, there is nothing wrong with President Jokowi's statement regarding the President's right to campaign and take sides. Jokowi did not break the law because his statement simply reflects the content of the law, and most importantly, there have been no legal consequences resulting from his statement. President Jokowi has not campaigned for Prabowo or made statements like, "I invite all Indonesian citizens to vote for Mr. Prabowo if they still want my programs to continue... I urge all Indonesian citizens to go to the polling stations and cast their vote for number 2 on February 14, 2024, so that development can continue in all parts of the country, and Mr. Prabowo will solve the Nat...

It's a major blunder that the palace had to clarify Jokowi's statement and Jokowi himself had to clarify the president's statement. The evidence shows that the palace is starting to panic as the electability of candidate pair 02, which includes his son and violates heavy ethics, continues to decline steadily. It cannot be denied that this has caused an extraordinary panic within the palace. Jokowi made a blunder by clarifying his own statement, which received a negative reaction from the majority of the Indonesian public. Blunders like this are usually caused by panic, as people tend to make mistakes when they are under pressure. My question is, what is causing President Jokowi to be under pressure? Is it because he is thinking about the people? It seems like he's not anymore, but he is doing something that seems beyond his capabilities, which is trying to be neutral. However, he is not neutral at all. President Joko Widodo once said that civil servants and ministers sh...