Jakarta polls to alter capital's political economy
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Significance
Anies captured 58% of the vote, according to quick count results.
Impacts
- Anies is unlikely to stall or significantly amend Ahok's transport infrastructure development plans.
- Anies may challenge Jokowi's economic policies in 2019.
- Investors will welcome the more business-friendly team of Anies and Sandiaga.
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