Minister of State-Owned Enterprises, Erick Thohir, sidesteps discussion on potential 2024 vice-presidential candidacy

Indonesian Minister of State-Owned Enterprises, Erick Thohir, avoids speculation on potential 2024 Vice-Presidential candidacy, despite encouragement from the National Mandate Party (PAN). Thohir emphasizes his commitment to non-partisanship in his current role and denies any instruction from President Joko Widodo to seek the vice-presidency.

Signs of switching of support for Prabowo emanates from within PDI Perjuangan Party

n a surprising shift, PDI Perjuangan’s politician, Effendi Simbolon, publicly endorsed Prabowo Subianto, diverging from his party’s official presidential endorsement. The statement sparked intra-party tension, leading to an Ethics Council summons for Simbolon to clarify his stance