Independent Report – Minister of Forestry Raja Juli Antoni has announced that the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI). This will continue to be a part of the coalition supporting President Prabowo Subianto. Backing his candidacy in the 2029 Presidential Election.
“Yes, we will continue to support him forever,” Raja Juli said after a meeting at Hambalang, Bogor, West Java, on Friday, February 14, 2025. This meeting, which involved members of the Koalisi Indonesia Maju (KIM) Plus. This was aimed at strengthening the solidarity between the parties within the coalition. Raja Juli emphasized that PSI will again endorse Prabowo for the upcoming presidential race.
The statement follows earlier remarks made by Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment Muhaimin Iskandar, also known as Cak Imin. Who had discussed President Prabowo’s proposal to establish a permanent coalition. This proposal was shared during a gathering with all members of the Koalisi Indonesia Maju Plus in Hambalang.
“The key is to strengthen our coalition. Prabowo has suggested a permanent coalition. He believes unity is essential for governance,” Cak Imin remarked at the event in Hambalang, Bogor. He added that the proposal for a permanent coalition had received a positive response, especially from his party, the National Awakening Party (PKB). According to Cak Imin, this would accelerate national development.
While Cak Imin did not explicitly state that the permanent coalition would lead to cooperation in the 2029 presidential race, he confirmed the commitment. “As long as it’s permanent,” he concluded.
The Koalisi Indonesia Maju (KIM) Plus, which includes a range of political figures and parties. Met at Hambalang for a moment of silaturahmi (a social gathering) and consolidation. Governor of Lemhanas, Ace Hasan Syadzily, confirmed the gathering and mentioned that all regional leaders from the coalition had received invitations.
“All the regional heads from Koalisi Indonesia Maju were invited,” Ace said at the Garuda Yaksa Padepokan in Hambalang. However, he was not yet aware of the specific agenda that President Prabowo would present during the gathering. “I don’t know the details of the discussions yet; we’ll just have to wait and listen,” he added.
Willy Aditya, a member of the Indonesian House of Representatives from the Nasdem Party. Stated that the event aimed to create a more informal and relaxed atmosphere for the coalition members. “We heard that Prabowo will give guidance on restructuring and efficiency, so that the coalition can have political support and work in harmony,” Willy explained. This would allow members to gain a better understanding and align their efforts alignment with Prabowo’s policies.
The main goal of the gathering, according to Willy, was to ensure that all coalition members align on future political actions and policies. While the event aimed to strengthen bonds and unify the coalition’s vision, it also served as an opportunity to build long-term unity.
President Prabowo invited a significant number of political figures to consolidate his coalition and present a unified front for the future. As the 2029 presidential election approaches. The alliance within Koalisi Indonesia Maju (KIM) Plus will play a crucial role in shaping the political landscape.
The meeting in Hambalang not only demonstrated the commitment of parties like PSI and PKB to Prabowo’s leadership but also reinforced the idea of a stable, long-term political partnership that will influence Indonesia’s development. Through these efforts, Prabowo’s coalition will make significant strides in the years leading up to the next presidential election.
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