Indonesians prepare to head to the voting booth

Some 170 million people are registered to vote in Indonesia, making it the world’s third most populous democracy. Indonesians will cast votes twice this year; first – in legislative elections on April 9 and then, on July 8 for a new president. It’s the first time that Indonesians will vote for candidates directly, as opposed to choosing between political parties. Our Rose Ketabchi reads for Gabe Matthews, who reports on the lead-up to Indonesia’s third general election since the fall of former dictator Suhartho.

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