TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - PRESIDENT Jokowis latest effort to direct his successor: trying to pair Prabowo Subianto and Ganjar Pranowo for Presidential Election. This idea has sparked reactions from coalition parties that have supported Jokowi’s wishes so far. The PKB, Golkar, PAN, and PDI-P feel excluded from the discussion. The absence of certainty from Megawati Soekarnoputri in determining PDI-P’s presidential candidate has led Jokowi to speculate about pushing for a new duo. Will it succeed? Why is Jokowi so engaged looking for his successor?
LAW
Criminal Charges for the Tax Official
ECONOMY
Train Import Plans Derailed
THE tug-of-war over importing used trains from Japan enters a new phase. Kereta Commuter Indonesia finally orders new trains from Inka, which is not ready to produce them. This could result in a buildup of 200,000 passengers a day.
ENVIRONMENT
Ineffective Regulation
THE new European Union deforestation-free regulation will take effect in May. Will it be effective in preventing deforestation if violations of forest management are ignored?
INTERLUDE
Exiles in the Land of Windmills
HUNDREDS of Indonesians were stranded abroad after the G30S incident in 1965. Film director Lola Amaria documented their lives for 10 years. Racing against time and age.
