Economics
Indonesia's Jokowi Finds Traction After Tumultuous First Year
- Leader has a majority in parliament and riding high in polls
- He tells Bloomberg relations with political parties are good
Evolving Indonesia - Jokowi's Mission
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Shoppers clamber atop slippery fish stalls in a town in rural Indonesia to catch a glimpse of President Joko Widodo and jostle to kiss his hand, a sign the star power that swept him to office a year-and-half ago is intact.
Until recently, the same couldn’t be said for his relations with the parliament, or even his own party. While challenges remain, that now looks to be slowly changing as the former furniture exporter gets a better grip on national politics and the once-majority opposition coalition crumbles. Set against neighbors Malaysia and Thailand, Indonesia looks relatively calm.