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News •

Gibran grapples with shrinking influence six months into vice presidency • May 4, 2025, 5:17 AM ET (The Star)
Jokowi’s hometown Surakarta pushes for special status • Apr. 28, 2025, 7:39 PM ET (The Star)
Indonesian President Prabowo treads carefully on reshuffle demands • Apr. 25, 2025, 11:17 PM ET (The Star)
Jokowi to attend Pope Francis’ funeral on Prabowo’s behalf • Apr. 23, 2025, 5:16 AM ET (Jakarta Post)

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Also Known As Jokowi
Born June 21, 1961 (age 63) • Surakarta • Indonesia
Title / Office president (2014-), Indonesia
Political Affiliation Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle

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