The event was attended by KPU RI Chairman Hasyim Asy’ari, Secretary General Bernad Dermawan Sutrisno, and members Idham Holik and Yulianto Sudrajat. Representatives from the KPU of 38 provinces throughout Indonesia, as well as officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Bawaslu, DKPP, and other related agencies, were also in attendance.

**PKS: 2 Coalitions in Jakarta Pilkada More Attractive, Higher Chance of Winning** PKS spokesperson Pipin Sopian mentioned that the party prefers having two coalitions in the 2024 Jakarta Pilgub. This is because the chances of winning are higher as the election will not go to two rounds. “Yes, actually, two or three coalitions are interesting. For us, two coalitions are more attractive; our chances of winning are higher. If there are three coalitions, it could go to two rounds, which we are also considering,” stated Pipin at the Sahid Hotel, Jakarta, on June 25. Pipin mentioned that the possibility of forming a new coalition for the Jakarta Pilgub is still open. However, this must be discussed with other political parties. “All these possibilities exist, and we are just one party among many, so we need to talk together,” he stated.

This decision is motivated by his resolve to offer a new alternative, presenting a new perspective and If you have any inquiries relating to where and how to use Unprecedented Political Pairing, you can get hold of us at our web page. background to the citizens of Banten, beyond the long-standing political family in the region. The leadership of Arief Wismansyah in Tangerang has been noted for innovation in city management and development of inclusive infrastructure, creating a firm groundwork to advance Banten. In this context, he is dedicated to promoting social equity, sustainable development, and equitable development throughout Banten. Arief conveyed his readiness to face the challenges of the Banten election with a vision centered on positive transformation and improvements for all societal layers. He shared that his decision to run was initially unexpected, but the encouragement from the community and his family made him reevaluate. He noted that a meeting with Ma’ruf Amin, the Vice President significantly impacted his decision to run. “I was invited by Ma’ruf Amin, and we had a meeting. He questioned, are you really running, Mr. Arief? If you want to run, you have to win; if you’re not sure you can win, don’t run, he said. I agreed with him. Ultimately, on Monday afternoon, I decided to run,” Arief said when met in the Karawaci area of Tangerang City, June 23, 2024. Arief also expressed his views on the ruling political family in Banten, noting the polarization in the community related to this dominance. Nevertheless, he is confident about competing with well-known candidates in the region. “I hope to collaborate with the people of Banten to progress together, including with the existing dynasties,” he added. Arief stressed his willingness to cooperate with various parties for the development of Banten, without sacrificing the interests of the people. “Whatever the outcome, I hope the next leadership can deliver the best for Banten,” he concluded. With this step, Arief Rachadiono Wismansyah invites the people of Banten to endorse a shared vision in advancing the region through the upcoming election.

Previously, PDIP opened the possibility for former Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, also known as Ahok, and Djarot Syaiful Hidayat to be nominated in the North Sumatra Pilkada. PDIP Central Executive Board Chairman Eriko Sotarduga mentioned that these two names have been requested to run in both North Sumatra and Jakarta.

**PKS Receives Positive Signal from Surya Paloh to Build Coalition in Jakarta Pilkada** The Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) has endorsed the Anies Baswedan-Sohibul Iman pair for the 2024 Jakarta Pilgub. PKS President Ahmad Syaikhu mentioned that the General Chairman of the Nasdem Party, Surya Paloh, has given a positive signal towards this pair. “I’m continuously building political communication with the NasDem Party, especially I made an effort to meet Mr. Surya Paloh, praise be to God he received me warmly and gave a positive signal to build cooperation in the Jakarta Pilkada,” said Syaikhu at the Sahid Hotel, Jakarta, on June 25. Syaikhu said that PKS needs to build communication with other political parties, including NasDem, to meet the requirements for the nomination of governor and deputy governor in the Jakarta Pilkada. “PKS realizes it cannot nominate a candidate alone because the number of seats we have does not yet meet the requirements to nominate independently; we have only 18 seats, and the requirement is 22. So, we still need 4 more seats,” he said. After NasDem, PKS will soon build communication with the Chairman of the National Awakening Party (PKB), Muhaimin Iskandar or Cak Imin, to build a coalition in the Jakarta Pilkada. “InsyAllah, in the next few days, I will also try to communicate with PKB, with Cak Imin,” he ended.

PKS President Ahmad Syaikhu explained the reason his party decided not to nominate PKS Syuro Council Chairman Sohibul Iman as the prospective gubernatorial candidate for Jakarta in the 2024 Pilkada. Instead, Sohibul was decided to run as the prospective vice-gubernatorial candidate for Jakarta. The position of the prospective gubernatorial candidate was given to Anies Baswedan, who is the former Governor of DKI Jakarta for the 2017-2022 period. “I think PKS is also realistic about the nominations in DKI, and this is the best composition,” said Syaikhu at the Grand Sahid Jaya Hotel, Central Jakarta, Tuesday (25/6/2024).