Challenges Ahead for Puan
The inauguration of Puan Maharani as House of Representatives speaker on Tuesday (1/10/2019) marks a new milestone in Indonesia\'s democracy. Puan became the first female House speaker in the country\'s 74-year history.
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A member of the House of Representatives, Puan Maharani, attends a ceremony for the inauguration of members of the House, People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) and Regional Representatives Council (DPD) for the 2019-2024 period at the Senayan legislative complex, Jakarta, Tuesday (1/10/2019).
The inauguration of Puan Maharani as House of Representatives speaker on Tuesday (1/10/2019) marks a new milestone in Indonesia\'s democracy. Puan became the first female House speaker in the country\'s 74-year history.
In a plenary meeting of House members from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) on Tuesday, Puan referred to her inauguration as pecah telur (breaking an egg), an idiom meaning a breakthrough. Puan said it was an achievement not only for the PDIP but also for all of Indonesians, especially women.