Anies Baswedan is sworn in as the governor of Jakarta. Photo: Reuters
Jakarta governor Anies Baswedan: Islamism’s new hope for Indonesian presidency?
- Anies fuels speculation of tilt at the presidency by addressing rally of the 212 Islamist movement that orchestrated fall of his Christian predecessor Ahok
- Analysts say he is now a favoured pick among Islamists for the 2024 election
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Anies Baswedan is sworn in as the governor of Jakarta. Photo: Reuters