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Prabowo Subianto Leads in Indonesia's Presidential Election Amid High Turnout

The world's largest single-day election unfolds with over 204 million eligible voters, spotlighting Prabowo Subianto as the likely next president.

A police officer assists an electoral worker to drive his motorbike up a hill as they distribute ballot boxes and other election paraphernalia to polling stations in remote villages ahead of the Feb. 14 election in Maros, Indonesia, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024. Indonesia, the world's third-largest democracy, will open its polls on Wednesday to nearly 205 million eligible voters in presidential and legislative elections, the fifth since Southeast Asia's largest economy began democratic reforms in 1998.
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Overview

  • Indonesia's 2024 presidential election sees Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto as the frontrunner in a three-way race.
  • The election, marked by heavy rain, is considered the world's largest single-day poll with over 204 million eligible voters.
  • Prabowo's potential presidency raises questions about Indonesia's foreign policy continuity and trade relations, especially with Australia.
  • Human rights concerns linger over Prabowo's past, but he has rebranded himself as a more approachable figure.
  • The election's outcome could influence Indonesia's stance on key international issues, including its relations with the US and China.