Analysts say Indonesia's ruling party, led by Megawati Sukarnoputri, is likely to retain its dominance following the legislative election, but a smaller margin of victory signals the need for a new leader.
At 77 years old, it is only wise that Megawati Sukarnoputri a steps down as party chief and passes the baton to a younger leader. JAKARTA – Indonesia ’s ruling and largest party, which is led by former President Megawati Sukarnoputri , looks set to retain its dominance following the Feb 14 legislative election , but a smaller margin of victory signals an urgency to revitalise the party and elect a new leader , analysts say.
Real count tallies by the country’s General Elections Commission as at Feb 22 showed the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) leading with 16.89 per cent of the total votes in the 2024 poll, based on 61.12 per cent of actual ballots counted.Easy access any time via ST app on 1 mobile deviceResend verification e-mai
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