SEMUA BERITA INTERNASIONAL MENULIS INI, MENGARAH KE PERUBAHAN, AMIN!!!

Summary

The script discusses Indonesia's declining democracy and how public discontent has boosted Anies Baswedan's election chances. Speakers criticize the president for amending laws to benefit his family and wonder if former rival Ganjar Pranowo may now support Anies more seriously. International media is reporting Indonesia's democratic backsliding, shifting support to Anies for change. Anies appeared as a serious reformer from the start, earning youth support, though initially criticized as too serious. Public understanding of state mismanagement is increasing pressure for reform.

Takeaways

• 😊 People in villages are very aware of and concerned about issues like state-owned enterprises, debt, subsidies, nepotism in the judiciary.
• 😮 There is a feeling that democratic principles are being violated by the misuse of power at the highest levels.
• 😀 Anies Baswedan is seen as a serious leader capable of course-correcting the nation's path.
• 🤔 The phenomenon of youth support for Anies Baswedan seems to have exceeded expectations.
• 😐 Some feel previous political appeals have been too simplistic almost to the point of being condescending.
• 😯 Anies Baswedan's substantive vision and policy plans have resonated with the public.
• 😀 Momentum seems to be building through creative youth outreach using platforms like TikTok.
• 😕 There are concerns domestically and internationally about Indonesia's backsliding democracy.
• 😊 This momentum seems to be shifting support towards the change represented by Anies Baswedan.
• 🙏 There is hope this grassroots energy for change cannot be easily stopped.

Q & A

What issue is the speaker referring to when he mentions 'something that goes beyond limits'?

The speaker is referring to the President using his authority to make changes to the law for the benefit of his own family interests.

Why does the speaker believe Anies Baswedan has an advantage in the election?

Because from the beginning he has presented himself as a serious leader wanting to straighten out the direction of the country towards reform.

What signs is the speaker seeing that young people are starting to engage more seriously with politics?

Things like the k-pop phenomenon where young people are crowdfunding political campaigns in unexpected ways.

What is the speaker's analysis regarding why the k-pop political engagement emerged?

He believes the serious political messages from Anies' team laid the groundwork, and then when those messages were conveyed in more pop culture ways, it resonated with youth.

What is the speaker's view regarding claims that political issues are only an elite preoccupation?

He disagrees and shares how even people in remote villages are discussing and understand issues like state-owned enterprises, debt, subsidies, nepotism, etc.

What international publications is the speaker citing that are covering Indonesia's democratic decline?

Publications like The New York Times, The Guardian, Asian Times, CNBC, and Bloomberg.

How does the speaker believe this international coverage could impact the election?

By further highlighting Anies Baswedan and the reform agenda as an alternative for voters seeking change.

What example does the speaker give of how political awareness has grown recently?

How even in multinational corporations, employees are now discussing politics openly at lunch tables after previously avoiding such conversations.

Why does the speaker believe the Constitutional Court issue was a 'trigger' for more political engagement?

Because it highlighted how serious the problems are around things like nepotism influencing the country's highest judicial institutions.

What is the speaker's hopeful perspective regarding the youth k-pop political mobilization phenomenon?

That if more and more people join in these kind of creative political expressions, authorities will have difficulty stopping what is becoming a widespread pro-reform movement.