TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Today’s Top 3 Metro begins with the news that the former governor of Banten, Wahidin Halim, suspected that the sending of a sack of cobras to his house before Anies Baswedan’s arrival was part of a political crime. “I suspect that this is part of the sabotage of Anies’ arrival,” Wahidin said on Thursday, January 26, 2023.
On Wednesday, January 25, Anies Baswedan paid a visit to Wahidin Halim’s residence on Jalan H. Djiran Pinang, Tangerang City. The presidential candidate supported by the Nasdem Party attended an assembly event with the people of Tangerang at Wahidin Halim’s residence.
In second place is news that President Joko Widodo appointed Heru Budi Hartono as Acting Governor of DKI Jakarta on Monday, October 17 2022, or already 3 months ago. Heru, who initially served as Head of the Presidential Secretariat (Kasetpres) at the Presidential Palace, was chosen to replace Anies Baswedan whose term of office ended on October 16, the day before Heru’s inauguration.
Quoted from the Tempo archives, Jokowi’s reason for deciding to invite Heru was because he felt he was close and knew Heru well. “I’ve known Pak Heru for a long time, since he was the Mayor of DKI, then when he held a financial agency,” said Jokowi after the inauguration ceremony for the Governor of DIY and the Head of LKPP at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, Monday, 10 October 2022.
As for Metro’s 3 Top 3 rankings, the Democratic Party officially supports Anies Baswedan to run for the 2024 Presidential Election or Pilpres. Democratic Party Chairperson Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono alias AHY said that there were similarities between his party and the NasDem Party and PKS in supporting Anies.
“As for the Presidential Candidate (Bacapres), the three parties have the same point of view regarding Anies Baswedan as the 2024 presidential election candidate,” he said in a written statement, Wednesday, January 25, 2023.
Here are the Top 3 Metros today:
1. Wahidin Halim Alleged Cobra Terror to His Home for Sabotage of Anies Baswedan
Former Banten Governor Wahidin Halim suspected that the sending of a sack of cobras to his house before Anies Baswedan’s arrival was part of a political crime. “I suspect that this is part of the sabotage of Anies’ arrival,” Wahidin said on Thursday, January 26, 2023.
On Wednesday, January 25, Anies Baswedan paid a visit to Wahidin Halim’s residence on Jalan H. Djiran Pinang, Tangerang City. The presidential candidate supported by the Nasdem Party attended an assembly event with the people of Tangerang at Wahidin Halim’s residence.
Wahidin suspects that the cobra shipment was part of Anies’ sabotage attempt because in his 42 years in politics, he has never experienced terror in sending snakes.
The former Governor of Banten said that the act of sending cobras in sacks was considered dangerous. “It could involve premeditated murder. The cobra is a type of deadly snake. If it escapes and enters people’s homes, what happens,” said Wahidin. He plans to report to the police about the cobra terror ahead of Anies’ arrival at his house.
2. 3 Months As Acting Governor of DKI, Here’s Jokowi Praises Heru Budi Hartono’s Performance
President Joko Widodo appointed Heru Budi Hartono as Acting Governor of DKI Jakarta on Monday, 17 October 2022, or even 3 months ago. Heru, who initially served as Head of the Presidential Secretariat (Kasetpres) at the Presidential Palace, was chosen to replace Anies Baswedan whose term of office ended on October 16, the day before Heru’s inauguration.
Quoted from the Tempo archives, Jokowi’s reason for deciding to invite Heru was because he felt he was close and knew Heru well. “I’ve known Pak Heru for a long time, since he was the Mayor of DKI, then when he held a financial agency,” said Jokowi after the inauguration ceremony for the Governor of DIY and the Head of LKPP at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, Monday, 10 October 2022.
Launching the Jakarta.bpk.go.id website, Jokowi assessed that Heru was a person who could communicate well with anyone. Therefore, before being sworn in, Heru was entrusted with the task of taking care of several main issues in DKI Jakarta, especially regarding traffic jams, spatial planning and flooding in the capital city.
“Yesterday I conveyed to Pak Heru, the main problem is in DKI Jakarta. Traffic jams, floods, there must be significant development progress. Then the third, matters relating to spatial planning, that’s all, “said the President.
Previously, there were two other candidates proposed as acting governor candidates, including the Director General of Politics and General Administration of the Ministry of Home Affairs Bahtiar and DKI Regional Secretary Marullah Matali.
Quoting Antara, one of the projects that Jokowi has entrusted to Heru is the construction of the Ciliwung River sewer which is being carried out very well. Jokowi even appreciated Heru’s performance because he was able to handle this project which had been stalled for almost six years.
It is reported that the construction of the Ciliwung water channel has stalled due to land acquisition problems. Since 2015, Chinese Bidara residents who live around the land to be converted have sued this project. At that time the residents did not accept the efforts to control the DKI Provincial Government, which at that time was led by former Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama. This is because the control was carried out without prior socialization.
Until finally the Ahok government ended and was replaced by Anies, this project still found no progress. However, in less than two months, Heru was able to handle the land acquisition.
“I was also surprised that the Acting Governor Heru Budi Hartono had done it, I don’t know what the approach was, but it was finished. So I came here earlier because it was finished,” Jokowi said after reviewing the Ciliwung River sewer construction project, Tuesday, January 24, 2023.
The Democratic Party officially supports Anies Baswedan to run for the 2024 Presidential Election or Pilpres. Democratic Party Chairperson Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono alias AHY said that his party has similarities with the NasDem Party and PKS in supporting Anies.
“As for the Presidential Candidate (Bacapres), the three parties have the same point of view regarding Anies Baswedan as the 2024 presidential election candidate,” he said in a written statement, Wednesday, January 25, 2023.
The Democratic Party’s support has actually resonated when Anies was still the governor of DKI Jakarta. The Regional Leadership Council (DPD) of the DKI Democratic Party has even stated that not a few cadres support the Anies-AHY duet.
How has the DKI Democrats and AHY been close to Anies since he was still in DKI 1? Check out their story below.
1. The DKI Democrats want to have Anies-AHY as a duet
DKI Democratic DPD Chairman Mujiyono said that not a few party cadres in the Capital City supported the Anies Baswedan-AHY duo as the 2024 presidential-vice presidential candidate.
According to him, AHY already has a party to run for the upcoming presidential election (Pilpres), even though his electability is lower than Anies. Meanwhile, Anies experienced the opposite: high electability, but not party cadres.
“We have the means (of the party). Maybe Anies-AHY can start now, because Anies has higher electability,” he said in a written statement on the demokratjakarta.or.id website quoted on Thursday, May 26, 2022.
At that time, he suggested, Anies joined a political party. Anies’ electability could decline after leaving his post from the DKI 1 seat. Therefore, becoming a party cadre is one option to continue to increase Anies’ electability.
2. Attend the 21st Anniversary of the Democrats
Anies fulfilled the DPD Democrat DKI invitation to attend the Democrats’ 21st anniversary celebration. The event will take place on Friday afternoon, September 9 2022 at around 16.00 WIB.
However, Anies could only arrive at 20.00 WIB. Mujiyono and his staff welcomed the arrival of the former Minister of Education and Culture.
Anies also wrote a message on the DKI Democrat wall of frames installed in the DPD office lobby. “Continue to be a clear transmitter of the aspirations of the people of Jakarta that are consistent with religious nationalist ideals!” thus the message.
He also wished the Democrats a happy birthday. According to him, 21 years is not a short journey for a party. He also praised the consolidation of the DKI Democrats which he thought were solid. “So 2024 ready?” asked Anies. “Ready! Anies-AHY (Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono)!” said the answers of the Jakarta Democrat cadres out loud.
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