Undoubtedly, the state budget will be a testbed to reveal how Jokowi and Prabowo manage conflicts and resolve differences in matters of funds needed for their respective priority programs.
No significant developments have been made in implementing the energy transition to renewable energy. The program is not optimal due to weak political will resulting from conflicting interests and the political consequences of transition policies.
The downstreaming policy and other programs will serve as a proving ground for the depth of Prabowo and Jokowi’s relationship. It will be a testbed to reveal how both figures manage conflicts and resolve differences in interests and perspectives.
There is unity of intention, but there are different goals. Some want to maintain constituent aspirations, some want to delegitimize the election, and some want to cancel Gibran's candidacy.
Investor confidence has been shaken by mounting risks from China and Hong Kong to Thailand. While some economists are cautiously optimistic, others are more wary.