Indonesia is gearing up for a presidential election next month to choose a successor to President Joko Widodo, who is immensely popular. Widodo, however, is facing accusations of bias and political interference for campaigning for a leading candidate, according to Reuters. The election uncertainty has rattled Indonesian markets, with concerns over a possible extended election period and the future of the finance minister. An interactive tracker is available to learn more about the candidates. Despite the election season, there has been an insignificant boost to Indonesia's economic growth.
Indonesia’s election season likely offered an insignificant boost to growth https://t.co/1szBD0FTxf
Indonesian President Joko Widodo is facing mounting public criticism over his perceived political interference and lack of neutrality as he campaigns for the leading candidate in this month's presidential election https://t.co/KVN54UQknk
⚠️ INDONESIA LEADER ACCUSED OF BIAS, INTERFERENCE IN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION (Reuters) Indonesian President Joko Widodo is facing mounting public criticism over his perceived political interference and lack of neutrality as he campaigns for the leading candidate in this month's… https://t.co/nF0LUUQyJx
⚠️ ANALYSIS-INDONESIAN MARKETS RATTLED BY ELECTION UNCERTAINTY, FINANCE MINISTER'S FUTURE (Reuters) Indonesian markets, after a period of relative calm, are showing signs of concern about the prospect of a drawn out national election and the possibility of the country's highly… https://t.co/tsaFa5fKGE
Next month Indonesia will go to the polls to choose a successor to the immensely popular President Joko Widodo. Try our interactive tracker and learn more about each of the candidates vying to replace him https://t.co/gQGOaRw5rz 👇