Next Vice President Candidate, Gibran's Successor Must be from Coalition Party: Yusril Cites Law
In Indonesia, regarding the next vice presidential candidate, the view has been expressed that Gibran Rakabuming Raka's successor must be selected from the ruling coalition parties, based on the constitution and law. Lawyer Yusril Ihza Mahendra cited Law No. 11 (MD3 Law) to explain the basis for this.
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