**PKS: 2 Coalitions in Jakarta Pilkada More Attractive, Higher Chance of Winning** PKS spokesperson Pipin Sopian mentioned that the party prefers having two coalitions in the 2024 Jakarta Pilgub. This is because the chances of winning are higher as the election will not go to two rounds. "Yes, actually, two or three coalitions are interesting. For us, two coalitions are more attractive; our chances of winning are higher. If there are three coalitions, it could go to two rounds, which we are also considering," said Pipin at the Sahid Hotel, Jakarta, on Monday. Pipin mentioned that the possibility of forming a new coalition for the Jakarta Pilgub is still open. However, this must be discussed with other political parties. "All these possibilities exist, and we are just one party among many, so we need to talk together," he said.

Political observer Budiman from Mulawarman University (Unmul) stated that candidates running in the East Kalimantan Regional Election should be transparent. "Prospective regents in the East Kalimantan Regional Election must be transparent and free from money politics," he remarked.

Kaka Suminta stressed that to avoid any suspicions of lobbying by prospective regent and deputy regent pairs related to administrative verification, the central KPU needs to intervene. "There must be oversight from the central KPU," said Kaka. He added that to avert any clandestine attempts at committing fraud during administrative verification, the central KPU should enforce strict oversight. "If pairs do not pass administrative verification, they should not be given any leeway that could damage democracy," he said.

Moreover, for the Jakarta Pilkada, they have not yet reported to the Chairman of PKB, Muhaimin Iskandar, also known as Cak Imin. "It is still at the Pilkada desk level, we have not reported to Cak Imin. For several Pilkada, including Jakarta, we have not yet reported to Cak Imin," he said. Furthermore, Huda stated that the dynamics in the Jakarta Pilkada are still very fluid, even though PKS has already nominated Anies Baswedan-Sohibul Iman. "We must place everything, especially the Jakarta Pilkada, in a very fluid space. I can still say it hasn’t taken shape, not even with us. In KIM, the figures are still being pulled. This means the Jakarta Pilkada is still very fluid from all sides, from all camps. Including from the KIM camp," he added.

Previously, on March 28, 2024, the Archi Research and Strategy survey institute released the results of a public opinion survey on potential gubernatorial candidates for the 2024 Simultaneous Regional Elections on November 27, 2024 .

One proposal is to support A. Baswedan in the forthcoming election in late 2024. "Regarding our colleagues at PDIP, we are very open to working with PDIP and all parties, not just in DKI, but in different areas as well," said Daniel Johan in Jakarta on Saturday. On this occasion, For those who have just about any questions with regards to wherever and the way to employ ghifari inisiator desak anies harap pilkada 2024, it is possible to call us from our web site. PKB, along with the ex-governor of Jakarta, already shares the same vision and goals for the Jakarta Pilkada. Therefore, it's just a matter of time before the party led by Cak Imin, publicly endorses Anies. "Anies Baswedan has already explained that with PKB, there's no need for words; we've already collaborated. So, the announcement is just a small technicality. The key issue is we are aligned in our vision. Now, we just expect the surprise announcement," said D. Johan. "As for the vice governor, that's up to the Pilkada desk to decide, working on everything to a team, including the deputy. We anticipate the Pilkada desk's statement," he finished.

Syaikhu mentioned that PKS needs to build communication with other political parties (parpol) including NasDem to meet the requirements for nominating a governor and deputy governor in the Jakarta Pilkada. "PKS realizes it cannot nominate a candidate alone in the Pilkada because the number of seats we have does not yet meet the requirement to nominate independently, we only have 18 seats, while the requirement is 22. So we still need 4 more seats," he said. After NasDem, PKS will soon build communication with the Chairman of the National Awakening Party (PKB), Muhaimin Iskandar, or Cak Imin to build a coalition in the Jakarta Pilkada. "InsyAllah in the coming time I will also try to communicate with PKB, with Cak Imin," he concluded.

Huda reminded that the Jakarta Pilkada is very fluid and nothing is fixed yet, including PKS, even though they are the winners of the Jakarta Legislative Election, but they cannot nominate on their own. "Nominating two figures at once as governor and deputy governor candidates, that’s in terms of political etiquette for a party that already has a golden ticket, has 20 percent. Now, we know our PKS friends did win in the last legislative election. But they haven’t exceeded 20 percent because they only have 18 seats while the 20 percent is 22 seats," he said. "So in my opinion, this model of hoarding figures for a party that doesn’t meet and doesn’t have a golden ticket is dangerous, dangerous," he said.