The debate was the second of five planned by Indonesia's General Elections Commission ahead of the February 14 vote. It focused on economic topics and followed an earlier debate featuring the three presidential candidates. Gibran's performance in the debate has put him in the spotlight as the country prepares for the upcoming election.
Key takeaways:
- Gibran Rakabuming, son of President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo, made his election debate debut, discussing plans for artificial intelligence development, continuing the capital city's planned move, and making Indonesia a "king of green energy".
- Gibran faced off against two rival vice presidential nominees -- Mohammad Mahfud MD, coordinating minister for political, legal and security affairs, and National Awakening Party Chairman Muhaimin Iskandar.
- The debate was the second of five planned by Indonesia's General Elections Commission ahead of the Feb. 14 vote, focusing on economic topics.
- The first debate featured the three presidential candidates and was held earlier this month.