MPR Urges President Prabowo to Nominate Two Vice Presidential Candidates Within 14 Days, Election Set for December 2, 2026
The Indonesian People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) has formally requested President Prabowo Subianto to submit two vice presidential candidate names within 14 days to replace Gibran Rakabuming Raka. The election for the new vice president is scheduled for December 2, 2026.
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