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**PKS: 2 Coalitions in Jakarta Pilkada More Attractive, Higher Chance of Winning** PKS spokesperson Pipin Sopian mentioned that the party prefers having two coalitions in the 2024 Jakarta Pilgub. This is because the chances of winning are higher as the election will not go to two rounds. "Yes, actually, two or three coalitions are interesting. For us, two coalitions are more attractive; our chances of winning are higher. If there are three coalitions, it could go to two rounds, which we are also considering," stated Pipin at the Sahid Hotel, Jakarta, on June 25. Pipin mentioned that the possibility of forming a new coalition for the Jakarta Pilgub is still open. However, this must be discussed with other political parties. "All these possibilities exist, and we are just one party among many, so we need to talk together," he stated.

Meanwhile, Acting Governor of West Sulawesi Bahtiar Baharuddin affirmed his commitment to implementing the central government's directives to ensure the success of the regional elections. He also mentioned the availability of the budget and facilitation as regulated by the law.

This was revealed by PKS President Ahmad Syaikhu during his speech at the Party Leadership School event titled 'Continuing to Defend the People' at the Grand Sahid Hotel, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday (25/6/2024).

**PKS Receives Positive Signal from Surya Paloh to Build Coalition in Jakarta Pilkada** The Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) has endorsed the Anies Baswedan-Sohibul Iman duo for the 2024 Jakarta Pilgub. PKS President Ahmad Syaikhu mentioned that the General Chairman of the Nasdem Party, Surya Paloh, has given a positive signal towards this pair. "I'm continuously building political communication with the NasDem Party, especially I made an effort to meet Mr. Surya Paloh, alhamdulillah he received me warmly and gave a positive signal to build cooperation in the Jakarta Pilkada," said Syaikhu at the Sahid Hotel, Jakarta, on June 25. Syaikhu said that PKS needs to build communication with other political parties, including NasDem, to meet the requirements for the nomination of governor and deputy governor in the Jakarta Pilkada. "PKS understands it cannot endorse a candidate alone because the number of seats we have does not yet meet the requirements to nominate independently; we have only 18 seats, and the requirement is 22. So, we still need 4 more seats," he stated. After NasDem, PKS will soon build communication with the Chairman of the National Awakening Party (PKB), Muhaimin Iskandar or Cak Imin, to build a coalition in the Jakarta Pilkada. "InsyAllah, in the next few days, I will also attempt to communicate with PKB, with Cak Imin," he ended.

"All parties must synergize well between the regional government and vertical agencies in the region, especially the TNI-Polri, to achieve safe and smooth elections," said Bahtiar. Bahtiar also emphasized the importance of maintaining neutrality for all civil servants and encouraged public participation in monitoring the elections.

Many Figures Furthermore, the Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform Minister, A. Azwar Anas, is also considered a potential candidate for East Java governor. "Then who else, Minister Abdullah Azwar Anas, former Banyuwangi Regent. If he can in Jakarta, why not in East Java?" said E. Sotarduga. As for the vice-governor candidate, E. Sotarduga said that PDI-P also has many potential candidates. They include Vice Chairman of PDIP DPD Jatim Budi Kanang Sulistyono and Regent of Kediri Hanindhito Himawan Pramana. "For the vice-governor candidate in East Java, there are even more. There's Mas Kanang, Mas Dito. Many more regents or mayors there," he added.

"Learning from the previous presidential election, I ask the regional governments to assist the KPU and Bawaslu, which lack offices, warehouses, and facilities for remote areas, such as in Maluku, North Maluku, and the islands. If there are difficulties, help as much as possible using existing funds, whether regular or emergency budgets (BTT)," said Tito Karnavian.

The West Sulawesi provincial government has held a coordination meeting with Forkopimda, the regional election desk team, the KPU, and Bawaslu throughout West Sulawesi, which included a declaration of neutrality for civil servants (ASN).

Additionally, he mentioned that his party also listened to various inputs from figures, clerics, habaib, interfaith leaders, religious leaders, intellectuals, and the people of Jakarta. "The main considerations are candidates who have good leadership experience in both the executive and legislative branches, a proven track record, high credibility, capacity, and a high probability of winning," he said.

"One thing to watch out for in every democratic event amid the rapid digitalization and social media is the susceptibility to the spread of hoaxes and hate speech with ethnic, religious, racial, and inter-group (SARA) nuances, which have the potential to create polarization that can divide the unity of society," said Edy in Palangka Raya, quoted from Antara, Friday (June 21, 2024) . [Read More](5625096 5625037 5624160)

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