Rusli Optimistic About Continued Cooperation in 2024 Indonesian Regional Elections

The Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) has expressed openness to forming a new coalition with the newly elected government of Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka for the 2024 regional head elections. PKS Secretary General Aboe Bakar Al Habsyi stated that the party's cooperation with the Change Coalition, which includes the Nasdem Party and the National Awakening Party (PKB), will continue.

Aboe Bakar said PKS will meet with the Nasdem and PKB parties to discuss the upcoming regional elections. While maintaining good relations with the Change Coalition, PKS is also ready to forge new collaborations. Aboe Bakar welcomed the upcoming meeting with Prabowo, the newly elected president, and expressed optimism about continued successful cooperation in the 2024 regional head elections.

The Nasdem Party and PKS, which support the Anies Rasyid Baswedan-Muhaimin Iskandar pair, have agreed to continue their political cooperation. They are collaborating not only in facing the upcoming simultaneous regional head elections but also in reviewing their political positions in the new government under the leadership of Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabuming Raka.

Both Nasdem and PKS are ready to be either inside or outside the government. The leaders of the two parties, Surya Paloh and Ahmad Syaikhu, met to discuss the continuation of their collaboration, which will include the regional elections and parliamentary work. Paloh stated that the final decision on whether PKS will be part of the government or not has not been reached, but both parties are prepared for either scenario.

The two parties are also exploring the possibility of forming a coalition for the regional elections, though Paloh did not disclose the specific areas they are considering. "The Nasdem Party and the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS), which support the Anies Rasyid Baswedan-Muhaimin Iskandar pair, have agreed to continue their political cooperation," Paloh said after the meeting with Syaikhu.

Why this matters: The continued cooperation between PKS, Nasdem, and PKB in the lead-up to the 2024 regional elections has significant implications for the political landscape in Indonesia. The potential formation of new coalitions and the positioning of these parties within the new government will shape the dynamics of power and influence regional politics.

The optimism expressed by PKS Secretary General Aboe Bakar Al Habsyi about continued successful cooperation in the 2024 regional head elections highlights the importance of political alliances in Indonesia's electoral process. As the parties explore the possibility of forming coalitions and reviewing their positions in the new government, the outcome of these discussions will have a substantial impact on the political future of the country.

Key Takeaways

• PKS open to coalition with Prabowo-Gibran for 2024 regional elections
• PKS to continue cooperation with Nasdem and PKB in upcoming elections
• Nasdem and PKS ready to be in or out of the new Prabowo government
• Nasdem and PKS exploring coalition for 2024 regional elections
• Political alliances and coalitions will shape Indonesia's regional politics