Ir. H. Joko Widodo was born in Surakarta, Central Java, on June 21, 1961 or more familiarly called Jokowi is the 7th President of the Republic of Indonesia, took office since October 20, 2014. He was elected with Vice President Muhammad Jusuf Kalla in the 2014 Presidential Election. Jokowi has served as Jakarta Governor since October 15, 2012 until October 16, 2014, accompanied by Basuki Tjahaja Purnama as vice governor. Previously, he was the Mayor of Surakarta (Solo), from July 28, 2005 until October 1, 2012 accompanied by F.X. Hadi Rudyatmo as deputy mayor. Two years into his second term as Mayor of Solo, Jokowi was appointed by his party, Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), to fight in the election of the Governor of DKI Jakarta with Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok).
Joko Widodo comes from a simple family. In fact, his home had been evicted three times, when he was a child, but he was able to complete his education at the Faculty of Forestry, University of Gajah Mada. After graduation, he pursue his profession as a furniture entrepreneur. His political career began with the Mayor of Surakarta in 2005. His name became known after being considered successful in changing the face of Surakarta City into a city of tourism, cultural city, and batik city. On September 20, 2012, Jokowi won the 2012 elections. His victory is considered to reflect popular support for a "young" and "clean" leader, even though he is over fifty years old.
Since his election as governor, his popularity continues to soar and become the media spotlight. As a result, there is a discourse to make it a presidential candidate for the 2014 Indonesian presidential election. Plus, the survey results show, the name Jokowi continues to excel. At first, PDI-P Chairperson Megawati Soekarnoputri declared that she would not announce a PDI-P candidate for president until after the April 9 legislative elections. However, on March 14, 2014, Jokowi received a mandate from Megawati to run as a presidential candidate, Three weeks before the legislative elections and two days before the campaign.
Childhood and family
Joko Widodo was born to the couple Noto Mihardjo and Sudjiatmi and was the eldest son and the only son of four siblings. He has three sisters named Iit Sriyantini, Ida Yati and Titik Relawati. He actually had a younger brother named Joko Lukito, but died in labor. Before renaming, Joko Widodo has a small name Mulyono. His father came from Karanganyar, while his grandparents came from a village in Boyolali. His education begins with the entrance of Elementary School 112 Tirtoyoso known as a school for the middle to lower class.With the difficulty of life he experienced, he was forced to trade, mocking umbrellas, and so porters to seek their own school needs and pocket money everyday. As other children to school by bicycle, he chose to keep walking. Inheriting his carpentry expertise from his father, he began to work as a sawmill at the age of 12 years. Little Jokowi has been evicted three times. The eviction he experienced three times in his childhood affected his way of thinking and his future leadership after becoming the mayor of Surakarta when he had to discipline the settlements.
After graduating from elementary school, he then continued his education at SMP Negeri 1 Surakarta. When he graduated junior high school, he had wanted to go to SMA Negeri 1 Surakarta, but failed so that eventually he went to SMA Negeri 6 Surakarta. After high school he was accepted in the Department of Forestry, Faculty of Forestry, University of Gajah Mada
Jokowi married Iriana in Solo on December 24, 1986, and had 3 children, Gibran Rakabuming Raka (1988), Kahiyang Ayu (1991), and Kaesang Pangarep (1995).
Lecture period and entrepreneurship
With his academic ability, he was accepted at the Forestry Department, Faculty of Forestry, Gajah Mada University. This opportunity is used to learn the structure of wood, utilization, and technology. He successfully completed his education with the title of "Thesis on Plywood Consumption Pattern in End Usage in Kodya Surakarta". In addition to lectures, he is also listed as an active member of Mapala silvagama.After graduating in 1985, he worked for PT Kertas Kraft Aceh State Enterprise, and was placed in the Merkusii Pine Forest area in Gayo Highlands, Central Aceh. But he felt uncomfortable and went home following his wife who was seven months pregnant. He is determined to do business in the field of wood and work in the business of his uncle, Miyono, under the banner of CV Roda Jati. In 1988, he ventured to open his own business under the name CV Rakabu, which was taken from the name of his first child. His efforts had succeeded and also up and down due to deceived orders that ultimately are not paid. But in 1990 he recovered with a capital loan of Rp 30 million from his mother.
This business led him to meet Micl Romaknan, who eventually gave him a popular call up to now, "Jokowi". With his honesty and hard work, he gained confidence and could travel around Europe that opened his eyes. A good city arrangement in Europe inspired him to be applied in Solo and inspired him to enter politics. He wants to apply human leadership and create a friendly city for its inhabitants, Surakarta.
Political gait
Mayor of Surakarta
In the Solo city elections in 2005, Jokowi was promoted by the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) and the National Awakening Party (PKB) to advance as candidate for the mayor of Surakarta. He won the election with a percentage of 36.62%. After being elected, with various experiences in his youth, he developed a previously poorly organized Solo and faced various public objections to discipline. Under his leadership, Solo experienced a change and became a study at universities at home and abroad. One of them is Jokowi's political communication ability which is different from most other political communication styles of other leaders at that time, which became the study research of University of Indonesia graduate students.Under his leadership, the Solo Bat Bat bus was introduced, areas such as Slamet Riyadi and Ngarsopuro Roads were rejuvenated, and Solo hosted international events. In addition, Jokowi is also known for his approach in relocating street vendors who "humanize human beings". Thanks to this achievement, in 2010 he was re-elected as Mayor of Surakarta with a vote exceeding 90%. Then, in 2012, he was nominated by the PDI-P as a candidate for the Governor of DKI Jakarta.
Governor of DKI Jakarta
Pilkada 2012 round I
Jokowi is personally requested by Jusuf Kalla to run for Jakarta Governor at the 2012 Jakarta Gubernatorial Election. Since he is a PDI Perjuangan cadre, Jusuf Kalla asks for support from Megawati Soekarnoputri, who initially looks doubtful. Meanwhile Prabowo Subianto also lobbied the PDI Perjuangan to be willing to support Jokowi as a candidate for governor for needing 9 more seats to be able to nominate candidates for governor. At that time, the PDI Perjuangan almost chose to support Fauzi Bowo and Jokowi himself almost refused to be nominated. As his representative, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama who was then a member of the House was nominated to accompany Jokowi by moving to Gerindra because Golkar has agreed to support Alex Noerdin as a Candidate Governor.
The couple was initially unseeded. This is evident from the claim of the first candidate reinforced by the Indonesian Survey Circle that the pair of Fauzi Bowo and Nachrowi Ramli will win the elections in 1 round. In addition, the PKS, which scooped more than 42 percent of votes for Adang Daradjatun in the 2007 elections, also brought Hidayat Nur Wahid, who has been known by the people as the Chairman of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR RI) for the 2004-2009 period. Compared to other parties, PDI-P and Gerindra only got 11 and 6 seats respectively out of 94 seats, compared to 32 Democrats' seats for Fauzi Bowo and 18 chairs of PKS for Hidayat Nur Wahid. But LP3ES has predicted that Jokowi and Fauzi Bowo will meet in the second round.
A quick count conducted by a number of survey agencies on election day, July 11, 2012 and a day after that, showed Jokowi leading, with Fauzi Bowo second. The couple turned out to win the 2012 Jakarta regional election because of Jokowi's proximity to Hidayat Nur Wahid during the 2010 Solo Mayoral election as well as supporters Faisal Basri and Alex Noerdin from the survey results tend to switch to him.
Pilkada 2012 round II
Jokowi tried to contact and visit all candidates, including Fauzi Bowo, but only managed to stay in touch with Hidayat Nur Wahid and raised the speculation of a coalition in the second round. Afterwards, Fauzi Bowo also met with Hidayat Nur Wahid.
But the situation turned around after the other parties supporting the other candidates in the first round instead expressed support to Fauzi Bowo. Jokowi's relationship with PKS also worsened with allegations that Jokowi's successful team raised the issue of political dowry Rp50 billion. The PKS called for this issue to be suspended, while Jokowi's success team rejected accusations of mentioning the rate. The condition of losing potential support from the big parties claimed Jokowi as a phenomenon of "People's Coalition against Party Coalition". This claim is denied by the Democratic Party because the PDI-P and Gerindra remain a political party that supports Jokowi, unlike Faisal Basri and Hendrardji who are independent candidates. Jokowi finally got support from important figures such as Misbakhun from PKS, Jusuf Kalla from Golkar Party, Indra J Piliang from Golkar Party, [and Father Heri who is Fauzi Bowo's brother-in-law.
The political struggle also penetrated into the world of social media with the launch of Jasmev, the establishment of a media center, as well as the utilization of new media in political campaigns such as Youtube. Parties Fauzi Bowo also declared down to social media, but acknowledged the advantages of successful teams and supporters Jokowi on this channel.
The second round also colored various allegations of black campaign, which among others ranged in SARA issues, the issue of intentional fires, corruption, and transactional politics.
Ahead of the second round, various surveys re-emerged predicting Jokowi's victory, among others 36.74% versus 29.47% by SSSG, 72.48% versus 27.52% by INES, 45.13% against 37.53% in survey Elektabilitas by IndoBarometer, and 45.6% against 44.7% by the Indonesian Survey Institute.
After the second round of voting, the Indonesian Survey Institute's quick count results show the Jokowi - Ahok pair as the winner with 53.81%. While his rival, Fauzi Bowo - Nachrowi Ramli got 46.19%. Similar results were also obtained by Quick Count IndoBarometer 54.24% versus 45.76%, and five TV stations. The interim estimates by the Quick Count method were reinforced by Real Count PDI Perjuangan with 54.02% results against 45.98%, Cyrus Network of 54.72% versus 45.25%. And finally on September 29, 2012, the KPUD of DKI Jakarta assigns Jokowi - Ahok pair as new governor and vice governor of DKI for the period of 2012-2017 replacing Fauzi Bowo - Prijanto.
Before and after Jokowi became Governor of DKI Jakarta, he promised that he would add 1000 units of Transjakarta buses, then he could be contacted by a 24-hour reporter, that he would work 1 hour in the office and the rest review public services. He also said that he would not evict street vendors (PKL), and would also build a non-apartment apartment; Then he will improve the education and health system, give awards to all RT and RW chairmen, and he also promised to add public space for the adolescent of DKI. At the time elected as Governor of DKI Jakarta, problems began to arrive, and since the rainy season hit Jakarta and the problem of stalling is not over, Jakarta public began pessimistic and doubt the ability of Jokowi in overcoming the problem of the capital.
Post-Pilkada 2012
After officially winning the vote count, Jokowi is still buffeted by an issue of efforts to block his resignation by Surakarta parliament, but was denied by the DPRD. Minister of Home Affairs Gamawan Fauzi also said he would step in if this problem occurs, because the appointment of Jokowi as Governor of DKI Jakarta is not considered to violate any rules if at the time of registering as a Candidate Governor has stated ready to resign from his previous position if elected, and really To resign after being elected. But afterwards, the House of Representatives is planning changes to Law no. 34 in 2004, so that after Jokowi, the head of a region that ran for office in another area, must first resign from his position at the time of enlisting as a candidate.
For administrative reasons related to the resignation of Surakarta Mayor and Fauzi Bowo's unfinished tenure, Jokowi's inauguration was delayed from the schedule of the start of October 7, 2012 to October 15, 2012. The inauguration ceremony was colored by debate over fees due to Jokowi's statement that wanted a modest inauguration fee. DPRD subsequently lowered the cost of inauguration to Rp 550 million, from initially budgeted Rp 1.05 billion in APBD changes. Inauguration ceremony also enlivened by street vendors who eliminate wares.
Policies During Being Governor
Joko Widodo's policies during his term as Governor of DKI Jakarta are populist, such as Kampung Deret, Kartu Jakarta Sehat and Kartu Jakarta Pintar. But some have also raised public objections, such as improvements in waterways, the rejuvenation of small buses, and the sterilization of busway lanes.At the beginning of his term, he prioritized the social assistance program through the Healthy Jakarta Card and Jakarta Smart Card, and after gaining control of the APBD, running the waterway in Jakarta through the JEDI program. Some previous government heritage transport programs such as 6 Toll Roads and Monorails are stunted. Instead, he concentrated on the mass transportation of MRT Jakarta, the addition of Transjakarta fleet, and the rejuvenation of the small bus. He also seeks to take over the management of Water Resources through the acquisition of Aetra and Palyja.
He plays a role in reducing discrimination and nepotism in the career ladder of Civil Servants in DKI Jakarta through the application of auction of office. As one of the impacts is the election of officials from minorities who are rejected by the community. For example in the case of the Head of Susan. Jokowi expressed support for Susan's village head.
During his reign, Jakarta held several creative events such as Jakarta Night Festival, People's Party, and World Keraton Festival. He also improved the cleanliness of the environment in Jakarta, among others by banning the attraction of Topeng Monyet.
Presidency
The initial nomination
After being elected as Governor of DKI Jakarta, Jokowi's popularity skyrocketed thanks to his good track record and grounded and pragmatic approach, as demonstrated through the "blusukan" program to examine the situation on the ground directly. As a result, Jokowi dominate the presidential candidate surveys and get rid of other candidates, resulting in a discourse to make him a presidential candidate. However, for months the discourse became uncertain because Jokowi's candidacy in the PDI-P had to be approved by PDI-P's Chief Megawati Soekarnoputri, and she insisted it would only decide the candidate after the April legislative elections.However, on March 14, 2014, Megawati finally wrote a direct mandate to Jokowi to become a presidential candidate, and Jokowi announced that he was willing and ready to carry out the mandate to advance as a presidential candidate of the Republic of Indonesia in the 2014 Indonesian presidential election. He also expressed his readiness While saying "bismillah" and kissing the red and white flag at Si Pitung's house. After this announcement, the JCI index shot 152.47 points to 4,878.64, while the rupiah against the US dollar strengthened to 11.386. Jokowi's candidacy is also expected to boost PDI-P votes by up to 30% in legislative elections. However, quick count results indicate that PDI-P votes failed to reach 20%.
Five days after its declaration, on 19 March 2014 Joko Widodo was sued by the New Jakarta Advocacy Team at the Central Jakarta District Court. He is considered to violate civil law for leaving his post as governor before realizing his promises to implement a popular program. However, Home Affairs Minister Gamawan Fauzi confirmed that Jokowi's pencapresan is not against the law. He is entitled to advance and will easily obtain permission from the President without having to resign because it is regulated in Law No. 47 of 2008 on the Election of President and Vice President. A local head who wishes to advance in the Presidential Election should file a letter requesting permission to the President and Gamawan Fauzi does not feel has a reason to prevent it.
On May 19, 2014, Jokowi announced that Jusuf Kalla would be his vice-presidential candidate. The announcement as well as the declaration took place at Gedung Joeang 45 in Menteng, Jakarta. The nomination is supported by the coalition of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle, the NasDem Party, the National Awakening Party, and the Hanura Party. On the same day, Jokowi and Jusuf Kalla formally register at the Election Commission.
Ahead of the presidential election, there are various black campaigns addressed to Jokowi, such as the issue of the puppet presidents, the doubtful Jokowi Islam, the accusation that Jokowi is a Chinese man who is the son of Oei Hong Leong, to the claim that he is a foreign and even Zionist henchman.
Policy
Jokowi started his presidency by launching Kartu Indonesia Sehat, Kartu Indonesia Pintar, and Kartu Keluarga Sejahtera. This effort by the opposition party is considered to dampen the fuel price hike. Jokowi criticized for launching a program that does not have a legal basis and violates the budgetary discipline, but this is disputed by Jusuf Kalla, with the argument that the card program is actually a continuation of an existing program that was to follow the program budget.Starting on November 8, he attended several high-level conferences, such as APEC, Asian Summit, and G20. Jokowi reap the controversy after his presentation in front of entrepreneurs in APEC. Most railed this presentation as an effort to sell the country to foreign interests, while on the other hand his speech praised for being right on target, compared to other state president who just gave a talk floating. From APEC, Jokowi managed to bring investment commitment worth Rp300 Trillion.
Upon his return from abroad, he pointed Faisal Basri as the chairman of Oil and Gas Mafia Eradication Team, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama inaugurated as Governor of Jakarta, and announced an increase in fuel from Rp6,500 be Rp8500. This policy was followed by demonstrations in various regions in Indonesia. Jokowi wants to divert the subsidy fund for infrastructure and health development. He again reap the controversy after appointing HM Prasetyo as Attorney General. HM Prasetyo is considered not to have good experience in the prosecutor's office and is considered as a deposit of political parties.
In the field of marine, Jokowi instructed the harsh treatment of illegal fishing thieves. In addition to requesting a raid, he also hopes the ship of rule violators to be drowned.
In the field of agriculture, Jokowi distributed 1099 units of hand tractors in Subang in the hope of boosting farmers' production.
Jokowi back controversy and widespread protests from various elements of the community when proposing a single candidate Police Chief Police Commissioner General Budi Gunawan to Parliament in mid-January 2015. Budi considered as a candidate for police chief who is not clean by the public and had been a former aide to President Megawati Soekarnoputri who is regarded as a political remuneration. The day before it was passed by the Parliament as a candidate for police chief, Budi Gunawan named as a suspect by the KPK for alleged fat bank accounts. Jokowi President then decided to postpone his inauguration as police chief until the legal process that wraps Budi Gunawan finished and appointed deputy chief Pol Komjen Badrodin Haiti to carry out everyday tasks Chief of Police. In the end Badrodin Haiti was officially sworn in as Chief of Police by President Jokowi on April 17, 2015.
President Jokowi also reap a strong criticism after signing the Presidential Regulation on the Increase of Official Car Advances. Jokowi also claimed not to know the Presidential Regulation which he signed and finally revoked the Regulation.
Jokowi received a warm welcome and praise when delivering a speech before the commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Asian-African Conference on April 22, 2015. Jokowi expressed the need to reform the United Nations and other international bodies. He is seen as brave to criticize world prestigious institutions such as the UN, the International Monetary Fund, and the World Bank. Jokowi also reap criticism from researchers United States because he is considered inconsistent in inviting foreign investors to enter Indonesia.
In the field of infrastructure, Jokowi has embarked on many development projects to catch up with Indonesia in this sector, including groundbreaking traditional market development in Papua, Trans-Sumatera Toll Road, Solo-Kertosono Toll, Makassar Port, inaugurating Lamong Bay terminal operation as part of Greater Surabaya Metropolitan Port, and so forth.
During his visit to Papua in May 2015, Jokowi freed 5 OPM political prisoners and freed foreign journalists to do coverage in Papua just like any other region in Indonesia. Jokowi reasoned that Indonesia had to think positive and trust each other. This Jokowi policy reap the pros and cons, especially among the House of Representatives which stated that the policy can make the Papua issue politicized to the outside world, because of the very sensitive issue of Papua.
Religion
Jokowi embraced Islam and told him that he first pilgrimage in 2003, and afterwards umrah at least four times. However, in the run up to the 2014 presidential election, there were numerous accusations that questioned Jokowi's Islam, so that on May 24, 2014 Jokowi declared that he was part of "Islam which is rahmatan lil alamin, a living Islam inherit and work in the state of the Republic of Indonesia upholding the 1945 Constitution . " He also declared that he was not part of an Islamic group that "as it pleases with its own brother," "oppresses other religions," "arrogant and draws swords in hand and in mouth," "likes to linger fustuns," "covering his fortune robbery, Covering a bloodied sword with a robe and a turban ", or" carrying God's verses to deceive the people "Ideology
As the President of Indonesia elected, Jokowi affirmed his political stance to lead Indonesia with its human, cultural, and plurality wealth so as not to lose sight in embodying the content of the 1945 Constitution and the meaning of Pancasila. This attitude is also considered necessary to be implemented by every leader at all levels of government both city to national scale. Jokowi chose to interpret through the teachings of trisakti Bung Karno namely sovereign in the field of politics, self-reliance in the economic field, and the national personality in the field of culture."I as a President must also have a clear ideology, what is it? Sovereignty, self-reliance and personality.Our ideology is the same, Pancasila, but the way of its application is different, some are through the movement of the restoration of Indonesia, some other way. City, district, provincial governor, national level, leads it must have ideology, there must be ideology.Without that we have no direction. "
Appreciation
For his achievement, by Tempo Magazine, Joko Widodo was chosen to be one of "10 Figures 2008". Incidentally in the same magazine, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, or familiar with the call Ahok once elected also in "10 Figures 2006" for his services improve health and education services in Belitung Timur. Ahok then became his assistant in Pilgub DKI in 2012.He also received an international award from the Southeast Asian Democratic Local Governance Partnership (Delgosea) for the successful completion of Solo's humane relocation and empowerment of street vendors.
On August 12, 2011, he was also awarded Bintang Jasa Utama for his achievements as regional head devoted himself to the people. The Star of Major Services is the highest award given to civilians. In January 2013, Joko Widodo was named the 3rd best city mayor in the world for his success in leading Surakarta as a city of art and culture, the cleanest city of corruption, and the city's most well-organized. By KPK, he was rewarded for his courage to report on various gratification items received.
Above his ability to socialize government programs so that received public support, he was rewarded as Marketer of The Year 2012 by Markplus Conference 2013, Marketing: Into Innovation and Technology.
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Leadership style
Jokowi is known for his pragmatic and down-to-earth leadership style. He often do "blusukan" or down directly to the field to see directly the problems that exist and find the right solution. "Blusukan" is also done to meet Ian.He also received an international award from the Southeast Asian Democratic Local Government Partnership (Delgosea) for the success of Solo's humanitarian relocation and empowerment of street vendors and listen to their complaints. This unique style is dubbed The New York Times as "street democracy". Jokowi is also considered unique from other leaders because it does not hesitate to ask directly to the people and approach them when going to launch a program. However, this style also draws criticism. For example, the chairman of the Regional Representative Council Irman Gusman stated that "blusukan" consumes only time and energy, while what is needed is a direct policy and not just an interaction. Anies Baswedan also rate "blusukan" is a mere imaging without providing a solution.
In addition to "blusukan", Jokowi's leadership is also known for its transparency. For example, Joko Widodo and Basuki Tjahaja Purnama both announced monthly salary amount and Regional Revenue and Expenditure Budget to the public. He also initiated a number of transparency-related programs such as online tax, e-budgeting, e-purchasing, and cash management systems. In addition, all meetings and activities attended by Jokowi and Basuki were recorded and uploaded to "DKI Jakarta" account on YouTube.
Campaign style
Jokowi's campaigning style to become Governor of DKI Jakarta emphasized a direct approach to the community by coming to them directly rather than gathering people in the field. Jokowi claims that he avoided installing banners, posters, stickers and billboards in city parks or streets because he thought he could contaminate the city, so he directly took off a banner in front of the Megaria cinema, Jalan Diponegoro. During Jakarta's election campaign, Jokowi is also known for his checkered clothes, which he said was bought an hour before leaving for the Regional Election Commission and said to represent "the colors of Jakarta to be accommodated".One of Jokowi's strengths in campaigning is the use of social media. During the Jakarta election campaign, he launched Jasmev or Jokowi Ahok Social Media Volunteer, which is a network of unpaid volunteer groups. In addition, Jokowi also established a media center and able to utilize Youtube as a new campaign container. Fauzi Bowo own party recognize the benefits of Jokowi in this channel.
Based on the results of the Jakarta General Election Commission's audit in August 2012, the funding of the Jokowi-Basuki partner campaign was Rp 16.31 billion, while the expenditure reached Rp 16.09 billion. Most of the funds were allocated for banners, props, and campaign materials, with a campaign cost of Rp 4.2 billion, props Rp 2.6 billion, and a general meeting of Rp 2.1 billion. The cost of print ads alone amounted to Rp 729 million, while radio advertising costs reached Rp 516 million. Jokowi claims that most of the funds are used for "cheaper" campaigns targeting small people. In comparison, Fauzi Bowo's campaign expenditure was recorded at Rp 62.57 billion, while his campaign funding funding reached Rp 62.63 billion.
Greetings Two Fingers
The song of Joko Widodo-Jusuf Kalla (Jokowi-JK) couple's campaign received international media attention. Two journalists from Indonesia, Eveline Danubrata and Heru Asprihanto wrote an article published by Reuters. The article about Jokowi-JK's campaign song titled Give us jobs, not rock songs, say Indonesia's young voters.
Political image
Thanks to his campaign during the 2012 Jakarta Gubernur election promising "New Jakarta", he skyrocketed into a national figure known as clean, populist, and able to solve problemsControversy
Former Jokowi successful team allegedly involved in a rusty busway case, and even the Jokowi family is accused of accepting the flow of rusty busway funds; However, Jokowi denied this, and Attorney General Basrief Arief confirmed that the case "has not been or may not be said to be related to Jokowi". Jokowi was also criticized for failing to comply with his promise to finish his term as governor of Jakarta, although Jokowi himself stated that if he became president, it would be easier to administer Jakarta because it has authority over the central government project in the capital. There is a presumption that Jokowi including failing to cope with floods and traffic jams. The assumption that Jokowi failed to overcome floods and traffic jams in Jakarta made his popularity decline. Data from BPS also shows the poverty rate in Solo rises when Jokowi becomes the mayor of Solo. The dazzling popularity of Jokowi has also been criticized as a media influence that often accentuates Jokowi's kindness while his weakness is covered. In addition, Jokowi was found boarding a private jet to campaign from Banjarmasin to Malang City, which is considered contrary to a simple lifestyle. Meanwhile, University of Indonesia Economics Professor Taufik Bahauddin is concerned about the controversy surrounding Megawati's government such as the BLBI scandal, the sale of state-owned companies, the sale of the Pertamina VLCC tanker and cheap gas sales to China will be repeated to Jokowi's government.The emergence of the name Jokowi on the matter of National Examination and the arrival of Jokowi in ITB campus also reap the controversy because it is considered as an act of politicization.
At the time of his presidency, Jokowi also reap the criticism after the wrong mention of the city where the birth of the first President of RI Ir. Soekarno in his speech at the town square of Blitar on June 1, 2015. Jokowi mentions Sukarno was born in Blitar, but historically Soekarno was born on Jalan Pandean, Peneleh, Surabaya. Various criticisms were addressed to his subordinates such as the Secretary and Presidential Communication Team due to giving wrong material to the President.
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