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Private jet use, social media posts: Unpacking the controversies around Jokowi’s family

Allegations snowball amid concerns of dynasty-building, with the spotlight on Singapore firm Shopee and its Indonesian investments

 Elisa Valenta
Published Wed, Oct 2, 2024 · 02:00 PM
    • As Indonesia gears up for a political transition, controversy has swirled around the family of outgoing President Joko Widodo
    • As Indonesia gears up for a political transition, controversy has swirled around the family of outgoing President Joko Widodo PHOTOS: AFP; PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: SIMON ANG, BT

    [JAKARTA] In just a few weeks, Joko Widodo will conclude his 10-year presidency in Indonesia, passing the mantle to Prabowo Subianto, the former general who emerged victorious in February’s election.

    Prabowo assumes office on Oct 20, with Gibran Rakabuming Raka – Widodo’s elder son – as his vice-president.

    As South-east Asia’s largest democracy gears up for a political transition, controversy has swirled around the Widodo family, amid concerns that the president is building a political dynasty. The Business Times breaks down the allegations making headlines.

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