The Jakarta Post
Jokowi said he had previously requested a chance to visit the other candidates, but only got a call back from Hidayat Nurwahid, a candidate backed by the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS). I invited them all, but only Hidayat confirmed my request, he...
The Jakarta Post
Afif Hazsaldy, 21, for instance, said that officials at TPS 90 polling station in Cipinang Muara, Jatinegara, East Jakarta, did not check to see if he was carrying a cell phone when he entered a polling booth...Officials also did not check to see if...
The Jakarta Post
First time voter Sakina Rachmianty, 18, for instance, said that social media had helped her understand the election process and the political views of each candidate. I thank Twitter and some blogs because some of them provide tips to become a smart...
The Jakarta Post
Khadafi Muslim cast his vote at TPS 059 polling station in Tanah Merah, Koja, North Jakarta on Wednesday. A person must be at least 17 to vote, according to Indonesian law. Khadafi, who is the ninth grade in Koja, said that he received a voter ID...
Channel NewsAsia
Voting began Wednesday for a new governor for Jakarta, the sprawling Indonesian capital known for its chaotic traffic jams, knee-deep flooding and poor infrastructure. Fauzi Bowo -- the wealthy incumbent who counts an original Van Gogh painting among...
The Jakarta Post
While listening to the usual promissory words and witnessing how the crowd responded, I could not help musing on the indeterminacy of choosing political leaders. The fact that persuasion lies at the heart of politics has an unpleasant implication:...