Today's Top 3 News: Economist Worries Development Weaknesses of Jokowi era Will Continue if Prabowo wins
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17 February 2024 23:55 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English rounded the top three news on Saturday, February 17, 2024. Here are the highlights: Economist Worries Development Weaknesses of Jokowi Era Will Continue if Prabowo Wins, 5 Countries Halt Weapon Exports to Israel after ICJ Genocide Ruling, and Netherlands PM Congratulates Prabowo for Projected Victory.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. Economist Worries Development Weaknesses of Jokowi Era Will Continue if Prabowo Wins
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Center of Reform on Economic (CORE) executive director Mohammad Faisal commented on the elections' quick counts by numerous agencies, which showed Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka leading against their contenders with over 50 percent of votes bagged.
If Prabowo and Gibran become president and vice president, Faisal said, the weaknesses of economic development during Jokowi's terms will continue in the next government's era.
2. 5 Countries Halt Weapon Exports to Israel after ICJ Genocide Ruling
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Several nations halted their weapons exports to Israel in the wake of the escalation of military operations in Gaza. This comes after the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that Israel could be committing genocide last January.
3. Netherlands PM Congratulates Prabowo for Projected Victory
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte congratulated Prabowo Subianto for leading the Indonesian presidential elections as indicated by the unofficial quick count results.
"I just congratulated @Prabowo Subianto following the projected outcome of the elections in Indonesia yesterday. I look forward to continuing to develop the friendship and strong bond between our two countries," Mr. Rutte posted to X on Thursday, Feb. 15.
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