06 September 2018
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- Unusual Pairing of Jokowi and Fiery Muslim Cleric Likely to Focus on Domestic Issues
Unusual Pairing of Jokowi and Fiery Muslim Cleric Likely to Focus on Domestic Issues
Last month, Muslim cleric Ma’ruf Amin was named as the running mate of Indonesian President Joko Widodo in next April presidential election, catching observers by surprise. RSIS research fellow Dr Alexander Raymond Arifianto said that if Mr Widodo and Mr Amin eventually prevail, things are likely to remain status quo – Jokowi will likely continue its economic development agenda focusing on infrastructure development, while Ma’ruf is likely to shape Jokowi’s policy towards religious/Islamic affairs.
IDSS / Online
Last updated on 11/09/2018
