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Sri Mulyani Good to Go for 2014 Elections, Party Says
August 03, 2011

An Indonesian political party hoping to field Sri Mulyani Indrawati as its candidate in the 2014 presidential elections was expected to register with the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights on Wednesday. (JG Photo) An Indonesian political party hoping to field Sri Mulyani Indrawati as its candidate in the 2014 presidential elections was expected to register with the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights on Wednesday. (JG Photo)
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shaun
8:48pm Aug 3, 2011

Did Mrs. Mulyani actually agree to be the candidate of this party? I mean I think she is the most intelligent choice for president for Indonesia hands down, but has she even mentioned she is interested? And wouldn't it be her choice of the party she wants to join?

This is stereotypical of Indonesian politics- it is more "cults of personality" over actually beliefs by political parties. What are the planks of SRI? Or Golkar or any of the parties? Support Pancasila, check... Support Democracy, check... Anti-corruption until elected, check...

anything else? Tax reform? Social reform? Rule of law and order? There are far too many parties in Indonesia as it is and none of them seem to care to address the issues of Indonesia outside of propping up some "face" to get them elected... I will say again I think Sri is awesome and the best candidate, but does she even want the job?

fanelli
6:39pm Aug 3, 2011

Indonesia's one real chance for 2014

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An Indonesian political party hoping to field Sri Mulyani Indrawati as its candidate in the 2014 presidential elections was expected to register with the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights on Wednesday.

The development is an intriguing one, potentially pitting Sri Mulyani, respected by the reform movement, against the likes of bitter rival Aburizal Bakrie, chairman of the Golkar Party and controversial businessman, and the candidate put forward by the ruling Democratic Party. President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is prohibited from seeking a third term in office.

Sri Mulyani has not commented on the moves.

Efika Rosmerie, spokeswoman for the Independent People’s Union (SRI), said the party had met the requirements of the Election Law that parties must establish branches in at least 30 of the country’s 33 provinces before the Aug. 22 deadline, which falls two-and-a-half years before the legislative and presidential elections.

The SRI has previously labeled the requirements nonsensical and difficult to meet.

SRI chairman Damianus Taufan said the party had received strong public support.

Political analyst Yunarto Widjaja said even if the party did meet the requirements, it would still have to persuade Sri Mulyani, a director at the World Bank, to run.

Sri Mulyani sympathizers founded SRI in Jakarta on May 2, 2011.

Its supporters include veteran journalists Fikri Jufri and Goenawan Mohamad, and several former and active politicians.

Any attempts by Sri Mulyani to join the presidential race are likely to be opposed by the establishment.

Antara, JG