Jokowi’s Initiatives in the Second Term
In his second and final term, President Joko Widodo and his administration voice their intention to carry out five priorities.
Joko Widodo Signals Pushback Against Rising Radicalization with New Cabinet Lineup
Indonesian President Joko Widodo raised a few eyebrows with his cabinet line-up announced on Wednesday October 23, 2019. The selection of opposition leader and presidential rival Probowo Subianto as the new Minister of Defence surprised many observers while having Go-Jek founder Nadiem Makarim as the…
Nadiem Makarim Steps Down as Gojek CEO to Join Jokowi’s Cabinet
Source: Jakarta Globe, October 21 2019 By: ROBERTUS WARDI Jakarta. Nadiem Makarim, co-founder of unicorn startup Gojek Indonesia, announced on Monday that he had stepped down as the company’s chief executive to take up a post in President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s new cabinet. “Starting today, I…
Indrawati Reappointed Finance Minister in Indonesia Cabinet
Source: Bloomberg, October 22 2019 By: Karlis Salna, Arys Aditya, and Viriya Singgih Indonesian President Joko Widodo reappointed Sri Mulyani Indrawati as finance minister in a new cabinet, providing stability to his team as he seeks to deliver on pledges to boost Southeast Asia’s biggest economy. A…
Jokowi, Ma’ruf Inaugurated as President, Vice President
Source: Jakarta Post, October 20 2019 By: Karina M. Tehusijarana Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and Ma’ruf Amin have officially taken their oaths to serve the country as the President and the Vice President for the 2019-2024 term in a plenary session of the People’s Consultative Assembly…