Keep Cool & Calm

The elite and political parties need to offer solid ideas and narratives to answer to the public’s needs or to open space for dialogue.

KOMPAS/CYPRIANUS ANTO SAPTOWALYONO

President Joko Widodo gives a statement to the press at the celebration of the 8th Anniversary of the Perindo Party at the Jakarta Concert Hall, INews Tower, Jakarta, Monday (7/11/2022).

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has reminded political parties and their leaders to maintain a cool and calm atmosphere through the coming political year.

President Jokowi conveyed his expectations during a ceremony commemorating the 8th anniversary of the Indonesian Unity Party (Perindo), which saw the attendance of leaders from a number of political parties. The President also said he expected political parties and their leaders to support each other, instead of trying to bring each other down.