A manipulator till the end


Despite initial popularity, Jokowi’s image has shifted, with many accusing him of power consolidation at the end of his presidency. Now the new president is expected to carve his own path while Jokowi navigates post-office challenges.

WHOOSH, the first high-speed train in South-East Asia and probably in the southern hemisphere, connects the cities of Jakarta and Bandung. It operates at a speed of 143kph (although it can run up to a maximum 350kph), making it one of the fastest commercially operating railway networks the world has ever known. The travel time is less than 45 minutes.

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