A Message Midway through President Jokowi’s Term

Kompas/Riza Fathoni

President Joko Widodo (third right) and Vice President Jusuf Kalla (fourth right), accompanied by (left to right) State Intelligence Agency (BIN) chief Comr. Gen. Budi Gunawan, National Police deputy chief Comr. Gen. Syafruddin, First Lady Iriana Joko Widodo, Second Lady Mufidah Jusuf Kalla and Presidential Chief of Staff Teten Masduki, inspected the location of the bomb attack at the Transjakarta bus station in Kampung Melayu, East Jakarta, on Thursday (25/5/2017).

Since the era of President Abdurrahman Wahid, Kompas’ Research and Development division (Litbang Kompas) has periodically held government evaluation surveys involving respondents in 32 Indonesian provinces. This period’s survey results are presented in today’s and tomorrow’s papers. Enjoy reading.

In the last six months, the performance of President Joko Widodo and his cabinet in resolving the nation’s various problems tended to decrease. However, at the same time, many are praising his leadership. Jokowi’s electability as the nation’s leader has increased.