Bawaslu Kota Malang held the first hearing for the dispute resolution application of the 2024 Malang City Pilkada filed by independent candidate pair Heri Cahyono – Muhammad Rizky Wahyu Utomo (Sam HC-Rizky Boncel).

**Explanation from Candidates and KPU** The spokesperson for the legal team of the petitioner (Sam HC – Rizky Boncel), Susianto, demanded that KPU Malang City re-verify the data of 13,615 supports that were declared ineligible (TMS). “We have proposed three options: re-upload the data to the Candidacy Information System (Silon), manual counting, or re-administrative verification,” stated Susianto. He added that there are real data such as support letters accompanied by scanned e-KTPs and excel data of the support counts that were deemed TMS. The Sam HC team requests that KPU re-upload this data to the Candidacy Information System (Silon). “That is what we are disputing in this process. We also want a maximum deadline of seven days for re-uploading the data,” stated Susianto.

One possibility is to back A. Baswedan in the next election in November 2024. “Regarding our colleagues at PDIP, we are very open to working with PDIP and all parties, not just in DKI, but in various regions as well,” said Daniel Johan in Jakarta on Saturday. On this occasion, PKB, along with the former governor of DKI Jakarta, already shares the same vision and mission for the Jakarta Pilkada. Therefore, it’s just a matter of time before the party led by Muhaimin Iskandar, formally supports A. Baswedan. “Baswedan has already mentioned that with PKB, there’s no need for words; we’ve already collaborated. So, the announcement is just a minor technicality. The important thing is we are sharing the same vision. Now, we just wait for the official announcement,” said D. Johan. “As for the running mate, that’s up to the Pilkada committee to determine, developing everything to a team, including the deputy. We anticipate the Pilkada desk’s statement,” he finished.

“PPP has endured a long conflict before; party division was very time-consuming and yielded no positive results. Now, all party members must stand united as one big family, holding hands and working collectively. Therefore, set aside any potential splits such as the congress issue, whether it’s an special congress or an expedited congress,” said Fernita on Monday (17/6/2024). Fernita stated that the party already has regulations or mechanisms in place. Thus, a decision cannot be made by one party alone or, in other words, ignoring the established rules. “So, if there are demands for an expedited congress to change the chairman, it must adhere to PPP’s regulations or protocols. The execution of a national meeting must go through Mukernas, following the national leadership conference, and earlier, a daily executive board meeting to determine Mukernas or Rapimnas,” she explained. “Recently, the IX Rapimnas, joined by 38 Regional Leadership Councils from across Indonesia, produced a decision that the national meeting will be held in line with the AD/ART period, which is in 2025. This nullifies all matters or demands for an expedited congress,” she highlighted. United Lastly, Fernita requested that following the 2024 election, the entire extended family and senior members of PPP begin drafting strategies for facing the 2029 elections. “God willing|If God wills|Inshallah, by coming together, PPP will be ready to handle the 2029 elections even better,” she wrapped up.

Moreover, the decision to nominate Anies-Iman is primarily a result of public criticism suggesting that nominating Sohibul Iman was not a strategic move. “The name Sohibul Iman clearly lacks appeal in Jakarta. This situation gave Anies’s supporters within PKS the opportunity to push for the Anies-Iman pair,” he said. Thus, Ray believes there were no external circumstances compelling PKS to hastily declare Anies-Iman. The declaration of Anies-Iman does not benefit Anies’s position at all. “Pairing Anies-Iman is like pairing two brothers. Anies’s voters are PKS supporters. PKS supporters’ idol is Anies. So, there is no added value for this pair. They are just circling within their own inner circle,” explained Ray. This situation, If you have almost any inquiries relating to in which and the best way to use merdeka.com, you are able to email us on the web-site. Ray said, provides a fresh opportunity for other candidates who can accommodate Jakarta’s pluralism to confidently enter the Jakarta Pilkada. “Anies needs another figure who strengthens his identity beyond just one circle. The face of Jakarta is plural. Candidates should accommodate Jakarta’s pluralistic face in their pair selection. Broadening, not narrowing. Opening up, not closing down. Therefore, this situation provides a fresh breeze for other candidates to confidently enter Jakarta,” Ray closed.

Previously, PDIP DPP Chairperson Eriko Sotarduga said that if they collaborate with PKB to support Anies Baswedan in the Jakarta Pilkada, their party would offer the East Java gubernatorial seat from PDIP. “For example, in Jakarta, if PKB becomes the gubernatorial candidate. Can PDIP become the gubernatorial candidate in East Java? It’s possible, not a barter, but that’s what cooperation is, we cannot cooperate selfishly, imposing our ego, as we cannot advance alone,” said Eriko at the Parliament Complex, Senayan, Jakarta, on Tuesday.