Indonesia’s presidential election opens registration with two candidates Anies, Ganjar first off the blocks

Indonesia, a country of more than 270 million people, is set to stage its general elections on Feb 14.

By the country’s Constitution, the incumbent president Joko Widodo cannot run for a third term, which is why the outcome of the election will determine who gets to lead Southeast Asia’s biggest economy for the 2024-2029 period.

Analysts are predicting a three-horse presidential election between Mr Baswedan, Mr Pranowo and defence minister Prabowo Subianto.

Although several opinion and popularity polls have put Mr Subianto at the top, albeit within a narrow margin with Mr Pranowo, the defence minister has not named his pick for vice presidential candidate.

Mr Subianto has earlier said he is mulling on four possible nominees.