Repression memory from voting booth
In former conflict areas such as Aceh, people have a collective memory. The choice doesn’t rely only on changes in the future, but also the considerations of the past. The votes can be gained by a figure who is considered to have no historical burden. “Not him (Joko Widodo) anymore. We want change. Change is […]
The limp winning team
The identity politics exploited in the 2019 presidential election is not only a scourge for opponents, but also the shadow of the winning team. Self confidence is undermined. The choice is only two: survive or release. Moncek Timur Village, Sumenep, East Java was lively on Tuesday night, April 16, 2019. Communities clustered in coffee shops. […]
Image of the kyai
East Java is the second largest vote bases with 30.9 million Permanent Voters List (DPT) in 2019 presidential election. As a basis for Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) religious leaders play an important role in influencing the political choices of society. Covered by the same flag, the Kyai have different images about the candidate pair (Candidate Pair) […]
Identity politics in Indonesia: the memory of PKI and Wahabi accusation
The name Joko Widodo (Jokowi) is attached to Ahok, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama’s nickname, since both of them nominated themselves as Governor and Vice Governor of DKI Jakarta 2012- 2017. Chosen as a Governor, Jokowi chose to continue his political career by running for the 2014 Presidential Election. The position of DKI Jakarta Governor is filled […]
