KPK Deputy Chief Praises Jakarta Governor as 'Little President'
The Deputy Chief of Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) lauded the Governor of Jakarta as a 'little president,' stating that the capital city serves as a national barometer, making the governor's leadership a focal point of public attention.
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