Deputy Secretary General of the National Awakening Party (PKB), Syaiful Huda, believes that PKS's decision to pair Anies Baswedan and Sohibul Iman is very risky and could potentially block other political parties interested in supporting Anies in the

Previously reported, the PKS Central Leadership Council (DPP) nominated the Deputy Chairman of the PKS Syuro Council, Mohamad Sohibul Iman, as the prospective gubernatorial candidate for the Special Capital Region of Jakarta in the 2024 Pilkada. Political analyst Adi Prayitno sees this as reasonable. Besides being a cadre party, PKS also has significant support in Jakarta. "I think it's quite rational for PKS to nominate their internal cadre, Sohibul Iman, to run in the Jakarta gubernatorial election. There are two arguments: first, PKS is a cadre party that has always pushed their cadres to compete in regional elections, not just in Jakarta but also elsewhere," he said to Liputan6.com, Monday (24/6/2024). Meanwhile, Acting Governor of West Sulawesi Bahtiar Baharuddin affirmed his commitment to implementing the central government's directives to ensure the success of the regional elections. He also mentioned the availability of the budget and facilitation as regulated by the law. "Today we, along with Korem, the Regional Police, the Prosecutor’s Office, the KPU, Bawaslu, and the district governments, are building a shared commitment to ensure the success of the 2024 simultaneous regional elections," concluded Bahtiar. **Ma'ruf Amin Asks KPI to Reduce Hoax Spread Ahead of 2024 Pilkada** "KPI and KPID can provide education on the implementation and progress of the Pilkada through good, positive, and neutral broadcasts. This is important so that the public is protected from fake news (hoaxes)," said Ma'ruf, as reported by Antara, on Tuesday. Ma'ruf also conveyed several points that need attention and follow-up from KPI and all broadcasting elements present at the event. For those who have almost any inquiries about exactly where as well as the best way to employ Press release: media bias, you'll be able to e-mail us with the web page. He requested KPI to continue monitoring and supervising broadcasts by referring to the Broadcasting Code of Conduct (P3) and Broadcasting Program Standards (SPS). The West Sulawesi provincial government has held a coordination meeting with Forkopimda, the regional election desk team, the KPU, and Bawaslu throughout West Sulawesi, which included a declaration of neutrality for civil servants (ASN). Meanwhile, Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian stated that the government must assist the KPU and Bawaslu in the regions, including using emergency funds. He mentioned that besides budgeting, regions also play a role in providing facilities and infrastructure (sarpras) for the simultaneous regional elections. However, Anies was not in Jakarta when PKS made the announcement for the Jakarta Pilkada. The former Governor of DKI Jakarta was known to be on vacation in Spain. This was evident from Anies Baswedan's social media post showing him visiting the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, the capital of Spain. Hadi stressed that areas with potential conflicts must be anticipated before security disturbances occur. He conveyed this message while giving directives at the Coordination Meeting for the 2024 Pilkada organizers in Makassar, South Sulawesi, on Wednesday. Previously, the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) officially endorsed Anies Baswedan and Sohibul Iman as prospective governor (cagub) and deputy governor (cawagub) candidates for the 2024 Jakarta Regional Election. Previously, PDIP DPP Chairperson Said Abdullah said that he had visited Cak Imin's residence to discuss cooperation in the Jakarta Pilkada. Said mentioned that PKB is ready to nominate Anies Baswedan in the Jakarta gubernatorial election. "We visited the PKB General Chair's house, I remember it was after Friday prayers on May 30 before going to Mecca. We talked heart-to-heart, building communication among elites, sharing views," Said clarified. During the meeting, Said admitted, PKB has a strong opportunity to nominate Anies in the Jakarta gubernatorial election. "As far as I know from PKB, if I’m not mistaken, they are ready to nominate Anies Rasyid Baswedan," he stated. Said mentioned that the meeting's results with Cak Imin had been reported to PDIP Secretary-General Hasto Kristiyanto and PDIP DPP Chairperson Puan Maharani. He said he would also report the view to Chairperson Megawati Soekarnoputri. "Not necessarily with PDIP, we share views, not seeking agreement. My task is to report to Mbak Puan and Mr. Secretary-General," said Said. "Maybe later there will be a meeting with the Chairperson to discuss the results of every lobby or mutual visits among elites," he continued. In the meeting, Coordinating Minister Hadi Tjahjanto emphasized the importance of all Forkopimda elements and related parties in maintaining and ensuring the stability and security of the regional elections. According to him, the stability of regional security can impact national security. Previously, PDIP DPP Chairperson Eriko Sotarduga mentioned that if they collaborate with PKB to support Anies Baswedan in the Jakarta Pilkada, their party would offer the East Java gubernatorial seat from PDIP. "For example, in Jakarta, if PKB becomes the gubernatorial candidate. Can PDIP become the gubernatorial candidate in East Java? It's possible, not a barter, but that’s what cooperation is, we cannot cooperate selfishly, imposing our ego, as we cannot advance alone," said Eriko at the Parliament Complex, Senayan, Jakarta, on Tuesday.