15 April 2019
- RSIS
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- 17 Million First-time Voters Hold Key to Indonesia’s Presidency
17 Million First-time Voters Hold Key to Indonesia’s Presidency
Among some 192 million Indonesians who will be heading to the ballot box on Wednesday (April 17), more than 17 million are first-time voters aged 17 to 20 whose vote could prove to be crucial in determining the outcome of the presidential election — provided they cast their ballots. Political analysts pointed out that since hustings began late last year, both presidential candidates have made attempts to woo young voters. But RSIS research fellow Dr Alexander Arifianto noted that during the hustings, both candidates did not substantively address youth concerns such as unemployment, human rights and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) issues.
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