What lies ahead for Jokowi's government?

President Joko Widodo has struggled to lift growth rates in Southeast Asia's largest economy.

Indonesian President Joko Widodo has struggled to lift growth rates in Southeast Asia's largest economy. Source: Getty Images

Dr Musni Umar, who is a sociologist and Vice Chancellor at Ibnu Chaldun University in Jakarta, talks about the challenges that face the recently re-elected President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo (Jokowi.)


Why were the demonstrations of 22 May more than just an expression of discontent about the Presidential election result?  Why do the underlying causes of the demonstrations point to difficult times ahead for President Jokowi?  Dr Musni Umar explains his concerns.

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