Polls close in Indonesia’s parliamentary and presidential elections
An Indonesian woman, living in Malaysia, shows her inked finger after casting her overseas ballot in their embassy ahead of the country's April 17 general election, in Kuala Lumpur on April 14, 2019.
A record 245,000 candidates are running for public office in the world's third-biggest democracy, from the presidency and parliamentary seats to local positions.Opinion polls show Widodo, 57, is a clear favourite – but he faces a tough challenge from Subianto, 67, who has leaned on a fiery nationalist ticket and warned he will challenge the results over voter-list irregularities if he loses.
Officials are moving cardboard ballot boxes by motorbikes, boats and – as well as elephants and horses – to reach mountaintop villages and communities deep in the jungle. Widodo has campaigned on his ambitious drive to build much-needed roads, airports and other infrastructure across Southeast Asia’s largest economy.
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