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The simultaneous Regional Head elections to be held in some regions in Indonesia in 2018 will bring about positive impact on people's lives. However, behind the positive impact, there is a potential conflict that may be aware of due to high social tension in the community. It was conveyed by an economic observer from the University of Indonesia who is also Program Director of INDEF (Institute for Development of Economics and Finance), Berly Martawardaya in a special interview with Voice of Indonesia on Thursday, January 11, 2018 in Jakarta.

“…So, generally, it is positive to the growth and welfare of the local people. Of course, unless there is a social tension arising and there are some conflicts. So, that’s the exception.”

Berly added that one example of the positive impacts of the elections is the rising of the economy through the provision of goods and services for the purposes of the Regional Head Elections itself such as banners, flags, clothing, food, and others. (Rezha)