Ridwan Kamil Gets Golkar Support to Contest Jakarta Gubernatorial Election
Jakarta. Former West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil got an endorsement from the Golkar Party to contest the gubernatorial election in Jakarta in November.
“Not just Golkar, the Gerindra [Great Indonesia Movement Party also showed interest in nominating Ridwan for governor,” Golkar Chairman Airlangga Hartarto said in Jakarta, “Golkar and Gerindra have recommended Ridwan Kamil to run for governor in Jakarta or seek reelection in West Java,"
Several other Golkar executives such as Erwin Aksa and Ahmad Zaki Iskandar are also considered as potential candidates for the Jakarta election depending on response from future coalition partners, he added.
Golkar may team up with the same political parties that formed a coalition for Prabowo Subianto in his successful run in the Feb. 14 presidential election, Airlangga said.
ADVERTISEMENT
Related Articles
Business
Jun 22, 2026 | 8:27 pm
Government Launches $1.5 Billion Economic Stimulus Package for 2nd Half of 2026
Indonesia will spend $1.5 billion on transport incentives, food aid, and workforce programs to support growth through 2026.
Business
Jun 22, 2026 | 8:04 pm
Indonesia Unveils $28 Million Subsidy Program for Tofu and Tempeh Producers
Indonesia will subsidize soybean purchases for tofu and tempeh producers to help keep staple foods affordable.
Business
Jun 10, 2026 | 5:45 pm
Indonesia Prepares Stimulus as Pertamax Price Jumps 32%
Indonesia is preparing stimulus measures after Pertamax fuel prices surged 32%, raising inflation concerns.
Business
Jun 7, 2026 | 12:28 pm
Indonesia Targets EU Trade Deal Ratification in 2026, Implementation by Early 2027
Indonesia aims to ratify its trade agreement with the European Union this year, paving the way for implementation in 2027.
Business
Jun 5, 2026 | 10:18 am
US 10% Forced Labor Tariff on Indonesia to Apply After July 24
The US will hold off on implementing the forced labor tariff until after July 24 to avoid overlapping with the current import tax.
News
May 26, 2026 | 2:44 pm
Govt Extends Weekly WFH Policy After Fuel Use Drops 9%
The government says once-a-week remote work helped cut subsidized fuel consumption as energy costs remain volatile.
Business
May 22, 2026 | 2:27 pm
Airlangga Says Single-Gate Export Policy Won’t Restrict Businesses
Airlangga said Indonesia’s new single-gate export policy aims to tighten oversight and keep export earnings onshore.
Business
May 22, 2026 | 10:06 am
Indonesia Details New Export Earnings Rules for Natural Resource Companies
Exporters from non-oil sectors must place 100% of export proceeds in special accounts at state-owned banks for 12 months.
News
May 16, 2026 | 2:42 pm
Airlangga Meets Belarus PM to Boost Economic Partnership
Indonesia and Belarus explore stronger cooperation in food security, energy, trade, and agricultural technology sectors.
Special Updates
May 13, 2026 | 3:29 pm
Indonesia Pushes Follow-Up Cooperation With Russia Across Key Economic Sectors
Indonesia and Russia agreed to accelerate cooperation in trade, energy, agriculture, and technology under a broader Eurasian strategy.The Latest
News
1 hours ago
Death Toll in Indonesia's Cooperative Training Program Rises to Five
Indonesia ordered a review of its SPPI training program after five participants died during state-defense training.
News
2 hours ago
Cape Verde Makes History as Smallest Nation to Reach World Cup Knockout Stage
Cape Verde became the smallest nation to reach the World Cup knockout stage after a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia.
News
2 hours ago
Trossard Scores Twice as Belgium Beats New Zealand 5-1 to Advance
Leandro Trossard scored twice as Belgium beat New Zealand 5-1 to win Group G and advance to the World Cup knockout stage.
Lifestyle
4 hours ago
Jakarta Celebrates 499th Anniversary with Weekend Party at Bundaran HI
Jakarta marked its 499th anniversary with concerts, light shows, free transit and public celebrations at Bundaran HI.
Special Updates
4 hours ago
Chandra Asri Completes Rp 6 T Bond Program on Strong Investor Demand
Chandra Asri completed its Rp 6 trillion bond program as the final tranche was oversubscribed, underscoring strong investor confidence.Most Popular
1
Chinese-Owned Steel Mill Generated $557 Million in Sales but Paid Less Than $1.1 Million in Taxes: Purbaya
2
KPK Investigates ‘Click Fee’ Scheme in Bali Immigration Offices
3
Purbaya Conducts Surprise Inspection at Chinese Steel Company in Jakarta
4
China, Indonesia Are ‘Very Open’ After Investors' Complaints
5
Pakistan Asks Indonesia to Ease Export Levy on Palm Oil