JAKARTA - Indonesia is set to hold a presidential election in February next year, with three men so far vying for the top job in the world's third-largest democracy and its most populous Muslim-majority country. Here are details of the candidates announced so far: This will be the former special forces commander's third run at the presidency, having twice lost...
Indonesia's Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto speaks during a joint news conference with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin , following their meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Nov 21, 2022.JAKARTA - Indonesia is set to hold a presidential election in February next year, with three men so far vying for the top job in the world's third-largest democracy and its most populous Muslim-majority country.
After losing the 2019 election, Jokowi brought Prabowo into his cabinet as defence minister - a move analysts say has helped heal divisions. With stints as a lawmaker and provincial governor under his belt, Ganjar hopes his popularity on social media and with young voters will help bring him victory.
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