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Presumed president Prabowo to plough ahead on nickel

Emma Connors

Jakarta | Presumptive president Prabowo Subianto is expected to move forward with the next phase of Indonesia’s controversial nickel policies after his comprehensive election win, an industry leader says.

Defence Minister Prabowo declared victory late on Wednesday after millions voted in Indonesia’s election, presenting himself as the heir to hugely popular President Joko Widodo, whose son was his running mate.

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Emma Connors was South-east Asia correspondent from October 2019 until mid-2023, based in Jakarta and Singapore. She has previously edited Perspective and Opinion and has written extensively across the AFR and related titles. Connect with Emma on Twitter. Email Emma at emma.connors@nine.com.au

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