JAKARTA: Joko Widodo is one of Indonesia’s most devoted crusaders against fake news, and for good reason: It’s personal.
The Indonesian president known as Jokowi, who’s campaigning for a second five-year term, has sought to keep voters focused on his track record of infrastructure building, tax reform and lower food prices.
But his double-digit lead has narrowed in recent weeks, and religion remains a wild card in his bid to defeat former army commando Prabowo Subianto to head the world’s most-populous Muslim-majority country. Ahead of this election, Jokowi sought to bolster his religious credentials by picking Ma’ruf Amin, the country’s most senior Islamic cleric, as his running mate.
“The social conservatism propelled by the majority community is here to stay irrespective of who wins the election,” Ramage said. The president said his record should not be in question: he holds regular meetings with clerics in his office and has declared a national day in honour of Islamic students.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
'Disjointed Bournemouth have lost their identity'Manager Eddie Howe says it hurts him the cherries have strayed from their philosophy.
Read more »
Rakyat Indonesia pilih antara Jokowi dengan Prabowo 17 April depan711 kerusi menjadi rebutan dalam Majelis Permusyarawatan Rakyat yang terdiri daripada 575 anggota Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat dan 136 Dewan Perwakilan Daerah.
Read more »
Malaysia, Indonesia send protest letter to EU on palm oilSigned by President Joko and PM Mahathir, the letter objects to the EU plan to phase out the use of the oil.
Read more »
Putrajaya, Indonesia send objection letter to EU over palm oilThe letter of objection was signed by Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Read more »
Putrajaya, Indonesia hantar surat bantahan kempen anti-sawit pada EUSurat bantahan itu ditandatangani Presiden Indonesia, Joko Widodo dan Perdana Menteri, Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Read more »
Money politics still a problem in Indonesia | The Malaysian InsightVoters still expect cash for support as country heads to polls.
Read more »