The Borneo Post

Thousands cast early votes for Indonesia presidenti­al election

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KUCHING: Thousands of Indonesian­s across Sarawak took part in the final day of early voting for the republic’s presidenti­al election.

The process actually began on April 8 and 9 for those working in plantation­s and factories outside Kuching, who cast their vote through the Mobile Ballot Box (MBB).

Indonesian­s residing here took part in early voting yesterday, with some 1,900 citizens thronging the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Kuching, at Jalan Stutong here, since 8am.

Indonesia’s Consul- General in Kuching Yonny Tri Prayitno told The Borneo Post that the early voting process went smoothly for those outside Kuching, as well as those in the city.

“A total of 138,953 Indonesian­s in Sarawak are eligible to vote for the presidenti­al election, and most of them have done so either through postal vote or via the MBB.

“Those who have not voted, they can do so at the early voting centre here (Consulate- General) today (yesterday) until 6pm,” he explained.

Votes cast in Sarawak would be kept sealed until April 17, which would be the day when every vote cast around the world for Indonesia presidenti­al election would be counted to determine who would be the next leader of the republic.

Incumbent president Joko Widodo – more popularly known as ‘Jokowi’ – is seeking re- election against former army general Prabowo Subianto, for the 20192024 term.

Jokowi has selected one of the most influentia­l Muslim figures in Indonesia, Ma’ruf Amin, 76, as his running mate, while Prabowo’s is former Jakarta deputy governor Sandiaga Uno, 49.

 ?? — Photo by Muhammad Rais Sanusi ?? Indonesian citizens check for their names in the list of eligible voters.
— Photo by Muhammad Rais Sanusi Indonesian citizens check for their names in the list of eligible voters.

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