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Indonesian Vice President Jusuf Kalla expressed his appreciation to all parties, namely Indonesian Election Commission (KPU), Indonesian Military (TNI) and Indonesian National Police (Polri) as well as the people who succeeded the 2018 Simultaneous Election on Wednesday, June 27th, which ran safely and transparently, without any significant security disturbances. Vice President Jusuf Kalla said to journalist in Jakarta, on Thursday, June 28th that people were just waiting for the results from the commission now.

“First, we appreciate that. It is extraordinary and peaceful, nothing happen, everything is transparent, and people are happy. Not many countries like that. I think we are waiting for the KPU decision. Because the quick count is just an indicator. It doesn’t specify the end result. I think we  just wait the commission for the result, Vice President Jusuf Kalla said.

Related to a number of candidates for Regional Head who get more votes than electability  polls before the election, Vice President Jusuf Kalla believes that the votes obtained by candidates for Regional Head are also influenced by the Party. They are also supported by the direct action of volunteers who are directly involved in the field during the campaign. (KBRN/RIZKI/DP)