Prabowo-Gibran Coalition Takes Control of Parliament

Based on Nasdem's vote results in 2024 Election, the party has the potential to control 69 seats in the DPR for the 2024-2029 period. Meanwhile, the Advanced Indonesia Coalition (KIM), the coalition supporting Prabowo-Gibran in the 2024 presidential election, consisting of the Golkar Party, Gerindra Party, Democratic Party and National Mandate Party (PAN), has the potential to control 280 DPR seats. Thus, if accumulated the total is 349 DPR seats or 60.17 percent of all 580 DPR seats.

The control of seats in the DPR can be more dominant if the form of support from the PKB also means the joining of the party in the supporting ranks of the Prabowo-Gibran government. The PKB has the potential to dominate 68 DPR seats. The form of support from the party was conveyed by the Chairman of PKB, Muhaimin Iskandar, when he met with Prabowo on Wednesday. Original Article: Sebanyak 117.000 orang mengalami kekerdilan akibat banjir bandang yang melanda sejumlah wilayah di Sulawesi Selatan beberapa waktu lalu. Pemerintah pun menyerukan kepada seluruh aparat untuk bergerak cepat membantu warga terdampak bencana dan memberikan bantuan yang dibutuhkan. English Translation: As many of 117,000 people have experienced displacement due to flash floods that hit several areas in South Sulawesi some time ago. The government is calling on all officials to quickly move to assist affected residents and provide the necessary assistance.

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According to Surya Paloh, the decision to join with Prabowo-Gibran has gone through a phase of contemplation and deep consideration regarding the future of the nation. The increasing global challenges require the elites to unite their strength. "There is an option because it's not me who asked, but the opportunity, encouragement, desire, and spirit to invite a joint collaboration with the government. I think that's better. That's my choice, Nasdem's choice," he said.

Moreover, as she continued, being an "opposition" to the government can happen at any time. While being a part of the government requires spirit and sincerity that prioritizes objectivity while still maintaining rationality and critical thinking.

Meanwhile, Prabowo stated that his meeting with Surya Paloh was intense and productive. In the meeting, everyone agreed that Nasdem would join and work together for the people. "All the strength that can join in working for the people, providing a strong and effective government amidst world dynamics, is eagerly awaited by our people," he said.

The General Secretary of the Gerindra Party, Ahmad Muzani, said that the efforts of Prabowo-Gibran to embrace the opposing party in the presidential election did not stop after gaining the support of PKB and Nasdem. His party is also still trying to embrace PDI-P and PPP. "All are still in the process of communication," he said.

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After PKB and Nasdem supported Prabowo-Gibran, now it's only PDI-P and PPP, political parties that passed the parliamentary threshold in the last election, who have not yet decided on their political positions after the presidential election.

We haven't discussed the cabinet yet

Separately, the Chairman of the Central Leadership Council of PKB, Daniel Johan, stated that the meeting between Prabowo and Muhaimin has not discussed the Prabowo-Gibran cabinet at all, including the ministerial positions that PKB could obtain with the support given. "As far as I know, it has not been discussed to that extent," he said.

The meeting was only intended to show the good relationship between PKB and Gerindra. The relationship between Muhaimin and Prabowo is also good. In addition, the meeting provided an opportunity for PKB to entrust eight programs of change to Prabowo-Gibran.

Vice Secretary General of PKB, Syaiful Huda, confirmed that the meeting between Prabowo and Muhaimin did not discuss ministerial seats for PKB. "For PKB, that is still far away towards October 20 (Prabowo-Gibran's inauguration as president-vice president). Yesterday's meeting only discussed substance for the good of the nation. Details and especially regarding the distribution of ministers have not been discussed at all," he said.

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The Head of PAN's Advisory Council, Dradjad Wibowo, also stated that it is still too early to discuss the composition of the cabinet. His reasons are in line with Syaiful's, as the inauguration of the new president-vice president will take place in six months.

Many suggestions

Despite this, Dradjad does not deny that many parties have already proposed the name of the minister. "I am sure that eventually Mr. Prabowo will decide. Of course, after discussing with Mas Gibran and the general chairmen of the parties. In addition, of course, obtaining input from President Jokowi," he added.

Meanwhile, regarding the joining of new political parties in the Prabowo-Gibran coalition, PAN welcomes it. This way, the future government can run effectively. Moreover, Prabowo-Gibran's programs require many breakthroughs.

"Regarding the minister's seat, there is no problem. "It can be arranged later," said Dradjad.