JAKARTA – The pairing of Indonesia’s Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto and incumbent President Joko Widodo’s son Gibran Rakabuming Raka as running mates in the upcoming presidential election is a calculated gamble that may well pay off at the ballot box, analysts say.
The topic of dynastic politics has dominated the news headlines since Oct 16, when the Constitutional Court allowed candidates under the age of 40, but with experience as elected officials, to run in presidential elections, opening the way for Mr Widodo’s son to run in 2024.
Already a subscriber? Log in
Read the full story and more at $9.90/month
Get exclusive reports and insights with more than 500 subscriber-only articles every month
ST One Digital
$9.90/month
No contract
ST app access on 1 mobile device
Unlock these benefits
All subscriber-only content on ST app and straitstimes.com
Easy access any time via ST app on 1 mobile device
E-paper with 2-week archive so you won't miss out on content that matters to you
