Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka inspecting the free nutritious meal programme trial at SD 1 Langkai state elementary school on Nov 4, 2024, in Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan. - Antara
JAKARTA: Gibran Rakabuming Raka is the youngest vice president in Indonesia’s history after rising to power last year with strong political backing following a boost from his father, former president Joko “Jokowi” Widodo.
But just six months into office, Gibran has already faced a groundswell of public discontent, with critics persistently seeing him as a symbol of dynastic privilege, while opponents cast doubts on his legitimacy and public image.
