Indonesian Presidential Candidates Clash in First Televised Debate

Candidates Discuss Law, Human Rights, and Controversial Constitutional Court Decision

Indonesia's three presidential candidates, Prabowo Subianto, Ganjar Pranowo, and Anies Baswedan, clashed in the first of five televised debates ahead of the presidential election on February 14 next year.
The debate focused on law and human rights, with candidates presenting mission statements and answering questions prepared by experts.
A controversial decision by Indonesia’s Constitutional Court to lower the minimum age limit for elected officials to run for the presidency and vice presidency was a key topic of discussion.
Prabowo Subianto, the defence minister and a former general who has twice campaigned for the presidency, is currently leading in opinion polls.
The next debate is set for December 22 and will focus on defence, security, geopolitics and international relations.