Gimana Jika Presiden dan Wakilnya Mangkir Bersamaan?

Summary

The video explores the question of what happens if both the President and Vice President of Indonesia are unable to lead the country. It traces the history of Indonesia’s leadership during times of crisis, such as the post-independence period when emergency measures were taken. The video explains the current system where, if both top leaders are unavailable, three ministers temporarily govern until new elections are held. It also highlights other countries' approaches, such as Poland's, and emphasizes how this system ensures continuity of leadership during unexpected events.

Takeaways

• 😀 If the president cannot lead, the vice president steps in. But what happens if the vice president also cannot take over? What would happen to the country?
• 😀 If both the president and vice president are unavailable, a temporary leader will be appointed. The question is, how will they be selected?
• 😀 Historically, Indonesia faced a similar dilemma after independence when the Dutch tried to invade again. Soekarno and Hatta had to act quickly to appoint a temporary leader.
• 😀 A message was sent to a minister outside the capital to become the interim president, but it never reached them due to the Dutch destroying the radio station.
• 😀 In response to such situations, Indonesia later created a regulation stating that if both the president and vice president are unable to serve, the Speaker of the DPR (House of Representatives) will temporarily lead the country.
• 😀 If both the president and vice president are absent, Indonesia now has a system where three ministers will lead the country together until the MPR (People's Consultative Assembly) selects a new president.
• 😀 Under the current system, the MPR holds elections to appoint a new president after the interim leadership takes charge.
• 😀 The process of selecting a temporary leader varies by country. For instance, some countries like Pamansam have a reserve list of potential leaders.
• 😀 In contrast, in Poland, there is no vice president, and when top leaders were lost in a plane crash, the Speaker of Parliament had to take over until a new election could be held.
• 😀 Fortunately, Indonesia has not yet faced a situation where three people are leading the country simultaneously, but the system is in place to address such an eventuality.

Q & A

What happens if both the President and Vice President of Indonesia are unable to lead the country?

If both the President and Vice President are unable to lead, the leadership will be temporarily taken over by a group of ministers, until a new president is elected by the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR).

Has Indonesia ever faced a situation where both the President and Vice President were unavailable to lead?

Yes, shortly after Indonesia's independence, when the Dutch attempted to reoccupy the country, the leadership faced such a situation. Soekarno and Hatta sent an emergency message to a minister outside the capital to temporarily take over, but the message never reached due to the destruction of radio stations by the Dutch.

How did Indonesia handle leadership succession after the Soekarno-Hatta era?

At that time, the government established a rule that if both the President and Vice President were unavailable, the Speaker of the People's Representative Council (DPR) would temporarily assume the presidency. However, this rule is no longer in effect.

What happens now if both the President and Vice President of Indonesia are unable to serve?

Currently, if both the President and Vice President are unable to serve, the country will be temporarily governed by three ministers who will work together to lead until the MPR holds a session to elect a new president from the candidates in the previous election.

Why was the rule about the Speaker of the DPR temporarily assuming the presidency considered problematic?

The rule was problematic because the DPR's primary function is to oversee the government, and if the DPR takes over the leadership, there would be no one to oversee them, which could lead to potential abuse of power.

How does Indonesia's system of succession differ from other countries?

Indonesia's system of succession involves the appointment of three ministers to temporarily govern the country. In contrast, other countries like Pamansam have a more extensive list of backup leaders, including senior members of the Senate, to ensure smooth succession.

What is the process for electing a new president in the event of a vacancy in Indonesia?

If both the President and Vice President are unavailable, the MPR will hold a session to elect a new president, based on candidates from the previous election. This process must occur within a specified time frame.

Can you explain the tragic case of Poland’s leadership crisis?

In Poland, a tragic accident led to the loss of their President, First Lady, and several high-ranking officials. Since Poland does not have a Vice President, the Speaker of the Parliament assumed the leadership until a snap election was held.

How does Indonesia avoid the situation faced by Poland in terms of leadership succession?

Indonesia's leadership succession rules are designed to avoid such a crisis. If both the President and Vice President are unavailable, a group of three ministers temporarily governs the country, avoiding a power vacuum until a new president is elected.

What would happen if the system of three ministers temporarily running the country were not in place?

Without the three-minister system, a power vacuum could emerge, potentially leading to chaos or confusion about who would lead the country, especially if the positions of President and Vice President become vacant simultaneously.