Simon Butt, professor of Indonesian law at the University of Sydney said many thought Jokowi “appears to be pandering to the elites, the political parties that have supported nomination rather than constituents.
“Even before he started his second term, people had started to wonder why they voted for him,” Professor Butt said.
On Sunday, security was top of mind. There were 31,000 military and police on the streets, many roads closed and protests were banned.
But that did not diminish the significance of the inauguration for the country’s 260 million people and their hopes for the next five years.
Ismiyati Muchroni, 55, a senior high school teacher, would like Jokowi to focus on education.
“There are still many schools that are now in poor condition, especially in remote areas. I hope that President Jokowi also provides appropriate facilities for the teachers who teach in remote areas, so they can teach well and get a prosperous life. “