Joko Widodo

Joko Widodo was born as Mulyono Notomihardjo at Brayat Minulya General Hospital in Surakarta, on 21 June 1961.{{cite web|url=https://www.presidenri.go.id/presiden-joko-widodo/|title=Presiden Joko Widodo|publisher=Presiden Republik Indonesia|language=id|access-date=24 December 2020|archive-date=26 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201226000430/https://www.presidenri.go.id/presiden-joko-widodo/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last1=Durohman|first1=Ibad|last2=Gunawan|first2=Deden|url=https://news.detik.com/x/detail/investigasi/20170113/Kisah-Mulyono-Menjadi-Joko-Widodo/|title=The Story of Mulyono Becoming Joko Widodo|publisher=detik|language=id|date=14 January 2017|access-date=27 July 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200829175915/https://news.detik.com/x/detail/investigasi/20170113/Kisah-Mulyono-Menjadi-Joko-Widodo/|archive-date=29 August 2020}}{{Cite book |last=Prasodjo |first=Darmawan |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=D_JPEAAAQBAJ&dq=joko+widodo+born+in+hospital&pg=PT54 |title=Jokowi and the New Indonesia: A Political Biography |date=2021-12-28 |publisher=Tuttle Publishing |isbn=978-1-4629-2275-8 |language=en}} Jokowi is of Javanese heritage. He is the only son of Widjiatno Notomihardjo and Sudjiatmi and the eldest of four siblings. His father came from Karanganyar, while his grandparents came from a village in Boyolali.{{cite web |last=Daryono |first=Adhi M |date=24 May 2014 |title=Dihadapan Pimpinan Muhammadiyah, Jokowi Bantah Anti Islam |url=http://news.metrotvnews.com/read/2014/05/24/245340/dihadapan-pimpinan-muhammadiyah-jokowi-bantah-anti-islam |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150723172409/http://news.metrotvnews.com/read/2014/05/24/245340/dihadapan-pimpinan-muhammadiyah-jokowi-bantah-anti-islam |archive-date=23 July 2015 |access-date=26 May 2014 |publisher=MetroTV News |language=id}} His three younger sisters are Iit Sriyantini, Idayati, and Titik Relawati.{{cite web|url=http://jakarta.okezone.com/read/2012/09/20/505/692389/jokowi-kenalkan-adik-dan-ibu-kandungnya-ke-publik|title=Jokowi Kenalkan Adik dan Ibu Kandungnya ke Publik|publisher=Okezone|language=id|last=Anggriawan|first=Fiddy|date=20 September 2012|access-date=29 March 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120920193221/http://jakarta.okezone.com/read/2012/09/20/505/692389/jokowi-kenalkan-adik-dan-ibu-kandungnya-ke-publik|archive-date=20 September 2012}}{{cite web|url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2014/06/30/furniture-business-propels-jokowi-s-path-prominence.html|title=Furniture business propels Jokowi's path to prominence|publisher=The Jakarta Post|last1=Ayuningtyas|first1=Kusumari|last2=Widhiarto|first2=Hasyim|date=30 June 2014|access-date=20 February 2021|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140826105521/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2014/06/30/furniture-business-propels-jokowi-s-path-prominence.html|archive-date=26 August 2014}} Jokowi was often sick as a toddler, and his name was thus changed—a common practice in Javanese culture—to Joko Widodo, with widodo meaning "healthy" in Javanese. At the age of 12, he started working in his father's furniture workshop.{{cite web|url=http://www.beritasatu.com/mobile/hiburan/41934-jokowi-anak-tergusur-mau-jadi-gubernur.html|title=Jokowi Anak Tergusur Mau Jadi Gubernur|publisher=Berita Satu|language=id|last=Thayrun|first=Yon|date=11 April 2012|access-date=29 March 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120626205042/http://www.beritasatu.com/mobile/hiburan/41934-jokowi-anak-tergusur-mau-jadi-gubernur.html|archive-date=26 June 2012}}{{cite news|url=https://inilah.com/news/1882818/dari-bantaran-kali-menuju-dki-1|title=Dari Bantaran Kali Menuju DKI-1|publisher=Inilahcom|language=id|last=Segu|first=Vinsensiu|newspaper=Inilah.com |date=16 July 2012|access-date=29 March 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120718190551/http://metropolitan.inilah.com/read/detail/1882818/dari-bantaran-kali-menuju-dki-1|archive-date=18 July 2012}} Jokowi's family lived in three different rented homes (one of which the government declared condemned property) during his youth, which greatly affected him. Later, he organized low income housing in Surakarta during his years as mayor of that city.{{cite web |last=Ambarita |first=Domu |date=21 September 2012 |editor-last=Santoso |editor-first=Agung Budi |title=Jokowi Kecil, Rumah Digusur, Tiga Kali Pindah Kontrakan |url=https://www.tribunnews.com/lifestyle/2012/09/21/jokowi-kecil-rumah-digusur-tiga-kali-pindah-kontrakan |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120925073029/http://www.tribunnews.com/2012/09/21/jokowi-kecil-rumah-digusur-tiga-kali-pindah-kontrakan |archive-date=25 September 2012 |access-date=29 March 2014 |publisher=Tribunnews |language=id}}

Jokowi's education began at State Elementary School 111 Tirtoyoso, an ordinary public school.{{cite web|url=https://daerah.sindonews.com/berita/674053/22/ratusan-siswa-sd-jokowi-gelar-aksi-syukur|title=Ratusan siswa SD Jokowi gelar aksi syukur|publisher=Sindo News|language=id|last=Alim|first=Abdul|date=22 September 2012|access-date=21 July 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180721043810/https://daerah.sindonews.com/read/674053/22/ratusan-siswa-sd-jokowi-gelar-aksi-syukur-1348242793|archive-date=21 July 2018}} He continued his studies at State Junior High School 1 Surakarta.{{cite web|url=https://www.merdeka.com/peristiwa/sejak-smp-jokowi-sudah-dikenal-pendiam-tapi-pintar.html|title=Sejak SMP, Jokowi sudah dikenal pendiam tapi pintar|publisher=Merdeka|language=id|last=Sunaryo|first=Arie|date=10 August 2013|access-date=29 March 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130812010958/http://www.merdeka.com/peristiwa/sejak-smp-jokowi-sudah-dikenal-pendiam-tapi-pintar.html|archive-date=12 August 2013}} Later, he wanted to attend State Senior High School 1 Surakarta, but did not score high enough in the entrance exam. Therefore, he enrolled in the newer State Senior High School 6 in that city.{{cite web |last=Ambarita |first=Domu |date=23 September 2012 |editor-last=Santoso |editor-first=Agung Budi |title=Gagal Masuk SMA Favorit, Jokowi Sakit Tipus dan Pendiam |url=https://www.tribunnews.com/lifestyle/2012/09/23/gagal-masuk-sma-favorit-jokowi-sakit-tipus-dan-pendiam |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140327235040/http://www.tribunnews.com/lifestyle/2012/09/23/gagal-masuk-sma-favorit-jokowi-sakit-tipus-dan-pendiam |archive-date=27 March 2014 |access-date=29 March 2014 |publisher=Tribunnews |language=id}}

After graduating from university, Jokowi began working at PT {{ill|Kertas Kraft Aceh|id}} (KKA), a state-owned firm in Aceh, Sumatra.{{cite book|first1=Kristin|last1=Samah|first2=Fransisca Ria|last2=Susanti|title=Saya Sujiatmi, Ibunda Jokowi|date=2014|publisher=Gramedia Pustaka Utama|isbn=9786020304441|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=oqBLDwAAQBAJ|language=id|access-date=13 October 2018|archive-date=1 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201201064851/https://books.google.com/books?id=oqBLDwAAQBAJ|url-status=live}} He worked in the present-day Bener Meriah Regency between 1986 and 1988 as a supervisor of forestry and raw materials at a Sumatran pine plantation.{{cite web |last=Iqbal |first=Muhammad |date=2 March 2016 |title=Jokowi Ajak Makan Siang Para Sahabat Lamanya Saat Bekerja di Aceh |url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-3155826/jokowi-ajak-makan-siang-para-sahabat-lamanya-saat-bekerja-di-aceh |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303144233/https://news.detik.com/berita/3155826/jokowi-ajak-makan-siang-para-sahabat-lamanya-saat-bekerja-di-aceh |archive-date=3 March 2016 |access-date=13 October 2018 |publisher=detik |language=id}}{{cite web|url=https://mediaindonesia.com/humaniora/140562/kisah-kehidupan-jokowi-di-gayo|title=Kisah Kehidupan Jokowi di Gayo|publisher=Media Indonesia|language=id|last=Ananda Majni|first=Ferdian|date=13 January 2018|access-date=10 March 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180318210603/http://mediaindonesia.com/read/detail/140562-kisah-kehidupan-jokowi-di-gayo|archive-date=18 March 2018}}

However, Jokowi soon lost interest in the firm and returned home. He worked in his grandfather's furniture factory for a year before establishing his own company, Rakabu, whose namesake is his first child. He obtained his initial capital from a Rp 15 million investment from his father and a bank loan. The company, which mainly focused on teak furniture, nearly went bankrupt at one point but survived following an IDR 500 million loan from Perusahaan Gas Negara. By 1991, the company began exporting its products, and they were successful in international markets. The firm first established a presence in the European market in France, and it was a French customer named Bernard who gave Joko Widodo the nickname "Jokowi".{{cite web |last1=Bayuni |first1=Endy M. |author-link=Endy Bayuni |last2=Dewi |first2=Sita W. |date=20 October 2014 |title=How a French connection gave Indonesia 'Jokowi' |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2014/10/20/how-a-french-connection-gave-indonesia-jokowi.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141023013932/http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2014/10/20/how-a-french-connection-gave-indonesia-jokowi.html |archive-date=23 October 2014 |access-date=21 October 2014 |publisher=The Jakarta Post}}{{cite web |last=Kurniawan |first=Iwan |date=20 April 2016 |title=Bagaimana Jokowi Bangun Pabrik Mebel Rakabu yang Terbakar? |url=https://www.indonesiana.id/read/71192/bagaimana-jokowi-bangun-pabrik-mebel-rakabu-yang-terbakar |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170624161148/https://indonesiana.tempo.co/read/71192/2016/04/20/iwank.1.2/bagaimana-jokowi-bangun-pabrik-mebel-rakabu-yang-terbakar |archive-date=24 June 2017 |access-date=13 October 2018 |publisher=Tempo |language=id}}

By 2002, Jokowi had become the chairman of Surakarta's furniture manufacturers association. Ultimately he decided to become a politician and promote reform in his home town, Surakarta, after seeing the neat layouts of some European cities while promoting his furniture there. After becoming mayor, he also made a joint venture with politician and former lieutenant general Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, when the two founded PT Rakabu Sejahtera (from Rakabu and Luhut's PT Toba Sejahtera).{{cite web|url=https://www.rmol.id/read/2014/03/30/149243/Jokowi-Sudah-Lama-Bekerjasama-dengan-Luhut-Panjaitan|title=Jokowi Sudah Lama Bekerjasama dengan Luhut Panjaitan|publisher=RMOL.ID|language=id|last=Mulyana|first=Ade|date=30 March 2014|access-date=28 September 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210226052034/https://www.rmol.id/read/2014/03/30/149243/Jokowi-Sudah-Lama-Bekerjasama-dengan-Luhut-Panjaitan|archive-date=26 February 2021}}{{cite web |last=Santoso |first=Teguh Budi |date=20 September 2018 |editor-last=Salam |editor-first=Fahri |title=Mengapa Publik (Terpaksa) Harus Menerima Paket Jokowi-Ma'ruf Amin? |url=https://tirto.id/mengapa-publik-terpaksa-harus-menerima-paket-jokowi-maruf-amin-cZTW |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180928200704/https://tirto.id/mengapa-publik--terpaksa--harus-menerima-paket-jokowi-ma039ruf-amin-cZTW |archive-date=28 September 2018 |access-date=28 September 2018 |publisher=Tirto.id |language=id}}

In 2018, Jokowi reported his net worth to be Rp 50.25 billion (US$3.5 million), mostly in the form of property holdings in Central Java and Jakarta.{{cite web|url=https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2018/08/15/15212911/ini-daftar-harta-kekayaan-jokowi|title=Ini Daftar Harta Kekayaan Jokowi|language=id|last=Mahardhika|first=Maulana|work=kompas.com |date=15 August 2018|access-date=1 December 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181201135739/https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2018/08/15/15212911/ini-daftar-harta-kekayaan-jokowi|archive-date=1 December 2018}}

File:Official Portrait of Joko Widodo as the Mayor of Surakarta.jpg

File:Mayor of Surakarta and Vice Mayor of Surakarta in wayang costumes.jpg in traditional Javanese wayang wong costume]]

After first joining PDI-P in 2004, Jokowi ran in the mayoral race in Surakarta in 2005 with F. X. Hadi Rudyatmo as his running mate, with the support of PDI-P and the National Awakening Party.{{cite web|url=http://www.surakarta.go.id/konten/sejarah-pemerintahan|title=Sejarah Pemerintahan|publisher=Pemerintah Kota Surakarta|language=id|date=24 January 2017|access-date=4 November 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170123174139/http://www.surakarta.go.id/konten/sejarah-pemerintahan|archive-date=23 January 2017}}{{cite web|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-2723501/begini-perjalanan-politik-jokowi-si-capres-kerempeng|title=Begini Perjalanan Politik Jokowi, Si 'Capres Kerempeng'|publisher=detik|language=id|date=20 October 2014|access-date=13 October 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161012211038/https://news.detik.com/berita/2723501/begini-perjalanan-politik-jokowi-si-capres-kerempeng|archive-date=12 October 2016}} The pair won 36.62% of the vote against the incumbent Slamet Suryanto and two other candidates. During the campaign, many questioned his background as a property and furniture businessman. However, one academic paper claimed his leadership style was successful because it established an interactive relationship with the people, through which he was able to induce people's strong faith in him.{{cite web |author=Indrananto |first=Cahyadi |date=June 2012 |title=Local Leaders as Agents: Dramaturgy on Political Communications of City Mayor Joko Widodo of Solo |url=https://www.scribd.com/doc/95952212/Thesis-Local-Leaders-as-Agents-Dramaturgy-on-Political-Communication |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140325082948/http://www.scribd.com/doc/95952212/Thesis-Local-Leaders-as-Agents-Dramaturgy-on-Political-Communication |archive-date=25 March 2014 |access-date=27 January 2014 |publisher=Scribd}} He adopted the development framework of European cities (which he frequently travelled to as a businessman) as a guide for changes in Surakarta.{{cite web|url=https://www.solopos.com/joko-widodo-terima-penghargaan-best-city-award-asia-tenggara-317644|title=Joko Widodo Raih Penghargaan Best City Award Asia Tenggara|publisher=Solo Pos|language=id|date=9 August 2012|access-date=26 February 2021|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210226055817/https://www.solopos.com/joko-widodo-terima-penghargaan-best-city-award-asia-tenggara-317644|archive-date=26 February 2021}}

His notable policies as mayor include{{cite web|url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2013/11/18/poor-stagnate-while-city-thrives.html|title=Poor Stagnate While City Thrives|publisher=The Jakarta Post|date=18 November 2013|access-date=24 December 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224113401/http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2013/11/18/poor-stagnate-while-city-thrives.html|archive-date=24 December 2013}} building new traditional markets and renovating existing markets, constructing a 7-km city walk with a 3-meter wide pedestrian walkway along Surakarta's main street, revitalising the Balekambang and Sriwedari parks, employing stricter regulations on cutting down trees along the city's main streets, rebranding the city as a centre of Javanese culture and tourism under the tagline "The Spirit of Java," promoting the city as a centre for meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE), launching healthcare and education insurance program for all residents, a local bus rapid transit system named Batik Solo Trans and a Solo Techno Park, which helped support the Esemka Indonesian car project.{{cite web |author=Ayuningtyas |first=Kusumasari |date=3 January 2012 |title=Surakarta mayor uses car made by vocational schools students |url=http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2012/01/03/surakarta-mayor-uses-car-made-vocational-schools-students.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224154423/http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2012/01/03/surakarta-mayor-uses-car-made-vocational-schools-students.html |archive-date=24 December 2013 |access-date=24 December 2013 |publisher=The Jakarta Post}}

It was during his tenure as mayor that he conducted the {{lang|id|blusukan}}, an impromptu visit to specific areas to listen to people's issues, which proved popular later in his political career. He also prohibited his family members from bidding for city projects, therefore suppressing the risk of corruption. His policies brought him into conflict with then provincial governor Bibit Waluyo, who on one occasion called Jokowi a "fool" for the latter's opposition to a provincial construction project in Surakarta.{{cite web |author=N Raditya |first=Iswara |date=9 February 2019 |title=Sejarah Polemik Jokowi vs Bibit Waluyo yang Diklaim Dukung Prabowo |url=https://tirto.id/sejarah-polemik-jokowi-vs-bibit-waluyo-yang-diklaim-dukung-prabowo-dgoX |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201224104718/https://tirto.id/sejarah-polemik-jokowi-vs-bibit-waluyo-yang-diklaim-dukung-prabowo-dgoX |archive-date=24 December 2020 |access-date=20 December 2020 |publisher=Tirto.id |language=id}}

His supporters pointed to rapid positive changes in Surakarta under his leadership and the city's branding with the motto 'Solo: The Spirit of Java.' While in office, he successfully relocated antique stalls in the Banjarsari Gardens without incident, a helpful move in revitalising the functions of the open green space; he emphasised the importance of business firms engaging in community activities; he improved communications with the local community by appearing regularly on local television. As a follow-up of the city's new branding, he applied for Surakarta to become a member of the Organization of World Heritage Cities, which was approved in 2006, and subsequently had the city chosen to host the organisation's conference in October 2008.{{citation needed|date=August 2022}}

In 2007, Surakarta had also hosted the World Music Festival (Festival Musik Dunia/FMD), held at the complex of Fort Vastenburg near the centre of the city. The following year, it was held in the Mangkunegaran Palace Complex.{{citation needed|date=August 2022}}

Part of Jokowi style was his populist 'can-do' ({{lang|id|punya gaye}}) elements designed to build bonds with the broad electorate. As mayor, he became personally involved in an incident just before Christmas 2011 when the Surakarta municipality had overdue bills of close to $1 million (IDR 8.9 billion) owed to the state-owned electricity company Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN).{{citation needed|date=August 2022}}

Following its policy of pursuing a more disciplined approach to collecting overdue bills, it imposed a blackout on street lights in the city just before Christmas. The city government quickly authorised payment, but in settling the bill, protested that the PLN should consider the public interest before taking such action. To reinforce the point, Jokowi made a highly publicised personal visit to the local PLN office to deliver the IDR 8.9 billion in cash in the form of hundreds of bundles of notes and even small coins.{{cite web |author=Ayuningtyas |first=Kusumasari |date=4 January 2012 |title=Residents of Surakarta accompany mayor to pay PLN |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2012/01/04/residents-surakarta-accompany-mayor-pay-pln.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921040230/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2012/01/04/residents-surakarta-accompany-mayor-pay-pln.html |archive-date=21 September 2013 |access-date=21 September 2013 |publisher=The Jakarta Post}}

In 2010, he was re-elected for a second term, again running with Hadi. They won 90.09% of the vote, losing in only a single polling station.{{cite web |last=Rejeki |first=Sri |date=21 May 2010 |editor-last=Sinombor |editor-first=Sonya Hellen |title=Kemenangan Fenomenal Jokowi-Rudy |work=kompas.com |url=https://regional.kompas.com/read/2010/05/21/03402631/Kemenangan.Fenomenal.Jokowi-Rudy |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110822224439/https://regional.kompas.com/read/2010/05/21/03402631/Kemenangan.Fenomenal.Jokowi-Rudy |archive-date=22 August 2011 |access-date=3 August 2018 |language=id}} He was later chosen as the 'Tempo Leader of Choice' by Tempo news magazine (2008) and received a 'Changemakers Award' from Republika newspaper (2010); his name also started being considered in national polls for the governorship of Jakarta, long before PDI-P's nomination, including those by University of Indonesia and Cyrus Network (2011).

In 2012, Jokowi faced a smear campaign after declaring his intention to run for the governorship of Jakarta.{{cite web |author=Sasmita |first=Ira |date=8 August 2012 |title=Fitnah Ibu Jokowi, Rhoma Terancam Dipidanakan |work=Republika Online |url=https://www.republika.co.id/berita/menuju-jakarta-1/news/12/08/08/m8g2ta-fitnah-ibu-jokowi-rhoma-terancam-dipidanakan |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121116005513/https://www.republika.co.id/berita/menuju-jakarta-1/news/12/08/08/m8g2ta-fitnah-ibu-jokowi-rhoma-terancam-dipidanakan |archive-date=16 November 2012 |access-date=3 March 2021 |publisher=Republika}} A group calling itself Save Solo, Save Jakarta and Save Indonesia Team (TS3) reported him to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) for allegedly having facilitated misuse of education funds by his subordinates in Surakarta in 2010. The KPK investigated the allegation, found it was based on false data and said there was no indication Jokowi had misappropriated funds.{{cite web|url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2014/10/15/no-jokowi-trails-education-fund-corruption-says-kpk.html|title=No Jokowi trails in education fund corruption, says KPK|publisher=The Jakarta Post|date=15 October 2014|access-date=3 March 2021|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141016215908/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2014/10/15/no-jokowi-trails-education-fund-corruption-says-kpk.html|archive-date=16 October 2014}}

{{multiple image|align=right|direction=horizontal|caption_align=center|image1=Gubernur DKI Jokowi.jpg|width1=131|image2=Gubernur DKI Joko Widodo.jpg|width2=108|footer=Two versions of Joko Widodo's official portrait as governor of Jakarta, 2012}}

Despite disappointment from some Surakarta residents that he would not complete his second term as mayor,{{cite web |author=Ayuningtyas |first=Kusumasari |date=20 March 2012 |title=Surakarta residents disappointed by Jokowi's Jakarta bid |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2012/03/20/surakarta-residents-disappointed-jokowi-s-jakarta-bid.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120322220523/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2012/03/20/surakarta-residents-disappointed-jokowi-s-jakarta-bid.html |archive-date=22 March 2012 |access-date=22 March 2012 |publisher=The Jakarta Post}} Jokowi ran in the 2012 Jakarta gubernatorial election and defeated the incumbent Fauzi Bowo in a runoff round. His inner circle of advisers in Jakarta reportedly included people such as F. X. Hadi 'Rudy' Rudyatmo, Sumartono Hadinoto and Anggit Nugroho, who were colleagues while he was mayor of Surakarta, as well as Basuki Tjahaja Purnama ("Ahok"), his deputy as governor of Jakarta.{{cite web |author=Dewi |first=Sita W. |date=20 November 2013 |title=Man of the house, man of the moment |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2013/11/20/man-house-man-moment.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131121122901/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2013/11/20/man-house-man-moment.html |archive-date=21 November 2013 |access-date=21 November 2013 |publisher=The Jakarta Post}}{{cite web|url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2013/11/18/jokowi-s-star-appeal-making-hay-while-sun-shines.html|title=Jokowi's star appeal: Making hay while sun shines|publisher=The Jakarta Post|date=18 November 2013|access-date=20 November 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131120235656/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2013/11/18/jokowi-s-star-appeal-making-hay-while-sun-shines.html|archive-date=20 November 2013}} Jokowi continued the {{lang|id|blusukan}} practice he had adopted as mayor of Surakarta by regularly visiting population centers, especially slums. During these visits, he wore simple, informal clothes and stopped at markets or walked along narrow Jakarta alleys to listen and witness firsthand issues addressed by residents, such as the price of food, housing difficulties, flooding, and transportation. Polling and media coverage suggested that his hands-on style proved very popular both in Jakarta and elsewhere across Indonesia.{{cite web|url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2013/01/22/editorial-start-working-jokowi.html|title=Editorial: Start working, Jokowi|publisher=The Jakarta Post|date=22 January 2013|access-date=25 January 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130125004337/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2013/01/22/editorial-start-working-jokowi.html|archive-date=25 January 2013}}

After taking office, taxes and Jakarta's provincial budget increased significantly from IDR 41 trillion in 2012 to IDR 72 trillion in 2014.{{cite web |author=Suryowati |first=Estu |date=17 March 2014 |editor-last=Jatmiko |editor-first=Bambang Priyo |title=Dipimpin Jokowi, Pendapatan DKI Naik Rp 31 Triliun dalam Setahun |work=kompas.com |url=https://money.kompas.com/read/2014/03/17/1241166/Dipimpin.Jokowi.Pendapatan.DKI.Naik.Rp.31.Triliun.dalam.Setahun |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190328142143/https://money.kompas.com/read/2014/03/17/1241166/Dipimpin.Jokowi.Pendapatan.DKI.Naik.Rp.31.Triliun.dalam.Setahun |archive-date=28 March 2019 |access-date=20 March 2014 |language=id}} Both Jokowi and Ahok publicised their monthly salary and the provincial budget.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/indonesia/berita_indonesia/2014/01/140128_hague_jokowi|title=Menlu Inggris dukung transparansi Jokowi|publisher=BBC|language=id|date=28 January 2014|access-date=15 March 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170910125338/https://www.bbc.com/indonesia/berita_indonesia/2014/01/140128_hague_jokowi|archive-date=10 September 2017}}{{cite web |author=Ray |first=Jordan |date=14 March 2013 |title=Transparansi Jokowi, Ini Dia Poster APBD 2013 |url=http://news.detik.com/read/2013/03/14/140113/2193892/10/transparansi-jokowi-ini-dia-poster-apbd-2013?nd771104bcj |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130317031904/http://news.detik.com/read/2013/03/14/140113/2193892/10/transparansi-jokowi-ini-dia-poster-apbd-2013?nd771104bcj |archive-date=17 March 2013 |access-date=15 March 2014 |publisher=detik |language=id}} They also initiated programs aimed towards transparency, such as online taxes, e-budgeting, e-purchasing, and a cash management system. Moreover, all meetings and activities that Jokowi and Ahok attended were recorded and uploaded on YouTube.{{cite web |author=Juwari |first=Ahmad |date=14 November 2012 |title=Ini Alasan Jokowi Setuju Rapat Pemprov DKI Ditampilkan di Youtube |url=http://news.detik.com/read/2012/11/14/083943/2091106/10/ini-alasan-jokowi-setuju-rapat-pemprov-dki-ditampilkan-di-youtube |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121117020920/http://news.detik.com/read/2012/11/14/083943/2091106/10/ini-alasan-jokowi-setuju-rapat-pemprov-dki-ditampilkan-di-youtube |archive-date=17 November 2012 |access-date=15 March 2014 |publisher=detik |language=id}}

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In healthcare, Jokowi introduced a universal health care program, the 'Healthy Jakarta Card' ({{lang|id|Kartu Jakarta Sehat}}, KJS).{{cite web |author=McCawley |first=Tom |date=November 2013 |title=Overdue Antidote |url=http://www.development.asia/PDF/issue15/devasia-15-web-4-nov-2013-14-overdue-antidote.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224102842/http://www.development.asia/PDF/issue15/devasia-15-web-4-nov-2013-14-overdue-antidote.pdf |archive-date=24 December 2013 |access-date=24 December 2013 |publisher=Asian Development Bank}} It involved an insurance program provided through state-owned insurance company PT Askes Indonesia (Persero) and a plan to regulate health charges for treatment for over 20,000 services and procedures.{{cite web|url=http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2013/12/22/jokowi-care-a-pilot-project-upcoming-national-health-plan.html|title='Jokowi-care' a pilot project for upcoming national health plan|publisher=The Jakarta Post|date=22 December 2013|access-date=23 December 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131223234154/http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2013/12/22/jokowi-care-a-pilot-project-upcoming-national-health-plan.html|archive-date=23 December 2013}} The program was criticised for confusion over details of the implementation and long queues,{{cite web|url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2013/12/22/a-report-card-jakarta-s-healthcare-program.html|title=A report card for Jakarta'shealthcare program|publisher=The Jakarta Post|author=|date=22 December 2013|access-date=22 December 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131222080231/http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2013/12/22/a-report-card-jakarta-s-healthcare-program.html|archive-date=22 December 2013}} though Jokowi defended it and counselled patience. In education, Jokowi launched the 'Smart Jakarta Card' ({{lang|id|Kartu Jakarta Pintar}}, KJP) on 1 December 2012 to help needy students. It gives an allowance that can be withdrawn from ATMs for buying school needs such as books and uniforms.{{cite web|url=https://www.antaranews.com/berita/346355/kartu-jakarta-pintar-diluncurkan|title=Kartu Jakarta Pintar diluncurkan|publisher=Antara News|language=id|date=1 December 2012|access-date=4 December 2012|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121204135942/https://www.antaranews.com/berita/346355/kartu-jakarta-pintar-diluncurkan|archive-date=4 December 2012}}

His administration's other notable policies include a system of bureaucratic recruitment called {{lang|id|lelang jabatan}} ({{lit|auction of office position}}), giving every civil servant the same opportunity to achieve a certain position by fulfilling the required qualifications,{{cite web|url=http://www.apsc.gov.au/aps-employment-policy-and-advice/merit|title=Leading and shaping a unified, high performing APS|publisher=Australian Public Service Commission|access-date=24 July 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150725062826/http://www.apsc.gov.au/aps-employment-policy-and-advice/merit|archive-date=25 July 2015}} regulation of the chaotic agglomeration of street vendors in Pasar Minggu and Pasar Tanah Abang,{{cite web |author=Sa'diyah |first=Halimatus |date=13 November 2013 |title=Jokowi Resmikan Lokasi Baru 'PKL' Pasar Minggu |work=Republika Online |url=https://republika.co.id/berita/nasional/jabodetabek-nasional/13/11/13/mw6ogn-jokowi-resmikan-lokasi-baru-pkl-pasar-minggu |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181022153426/https://republika.co.id/berita/nasional/jabodetabek-nasional/13/11/13/mw6ogn-jokowi-resmikan-lokasi-baru-pkl-pasar-minggu |archive-date=22 October 2018 |access-date=22 October 2018 |publisher=Republika |language=id}}{{cite web|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-2336405/-pkl-jokowi-doang-gubernur-yang-bisa-rombak-tanah-abang-|title=PKL: Jokowi Doang Gubernur yang Bisa Rombak Tanah Abang|publisher=detik|language=id|date=21 August 2013|access-date=22 October 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181022193506/https://news.detik.com/berita/d-2336405/-pkl-jokowi-doang-gubernur-yang-bisa-rombak-tanah-abang-|archive-date=22 October 2018}} the dredging and reservoir normalisation projects to reduce flooding,{{cite web|url=http://news.detik.com/berita/d-2279672/diplomasi-makan-siang-jokowi-dan-warga-waduk-pluit-berlanjut-pekan-depan|title=Diplomasi Makan Siang Jokowi dan Warga Waduk Pluit Berlanjut Pekan Depan|publisher=detik|language=id|date=21 June 2013|access-date=21 June 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200114152119/http://news.detik.com/berita/d-2279672/diplomasi-makan-siang-jokowi-dan-warga-waduk-pluit-berlanjut-pekan-depan|archive-date=14 January 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.liputan6.com/news/read/813313/bpbd-berkat-kerja-jokowi-banjir-2014-tak-separah-2013|title=BPBD: Berkat Kerja Jokowi, Banjir 2014 Tak Separah 2013|publisher=Liputan6|language=id|author=Riz|date=29 January 2014|access-date=15 March 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181009211618/https://www.liputan6.com/news/read/813313/bpbd-berkat-kerja-jokowi-banjir-2014-tak-separah-2013|archive-date=9 October 2018}}{{cite web |author=Lestari |first=Mustiana |date=21 November 2013 |title=Perdana Menteri Belanda nilai Jokowi pemimpin hebat |url=https://www.merdeka.com/jakarta/perdana-menteri-belanda-nilai-jokowi-pemimpin-hebat.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131124013722/https://www.merdeka.com/jakarta/perdana-menteri-belanda-nilai-jokowi-pemimpin-hebat.html |archive-date=24 November 2013 |access-date=15 March 2014 |publisher=Merdeka |language=id}} and the inauguration of long-delayed Jakarta MRT and Jakarta LRT.{{cite web|url=https://www.voaindonesia.com/a/1766755.html|title=Proyek Pembangunan MRT Jakarta Resmi Dimulai|publisher=VOA Indonesia|language=id|date=10 October 2013|access-date=15 March 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170729094711/https://www.voaindonesia.com/a/1766755.html|archive-date=29 July 2017}}{{cite web |author=Margi |first=Raditya |date=9 September 2015 |title=Jokowi kicks off LRT construction |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2015/09/09/jokowi-kicks-lrt-construction.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150912233300/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2015/09/09/jokowi-kicks-lrt-construction.html |archive-date=12 September 2015 |access-date=21 September 2015 |publisher=The Jakarta Post}} As governor, Jokowi also appointed a non-Muslim 'lurah' (subdistrict chief) for the Muslim-majority subdistrict of Lenteng Agung despite protests by some residents.{{cite web |author=Dewi |first=Sita W. |date=29 August 2013 |title=Jokowi stands by Christian subdistrict head |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2013/08/29/jokowi-stands-christian-subdistrict-head.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130901220606/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2013/08/29/jokowi-stands-christian-subdistrict-head.html |archive-date=1 September 2013 |access-date=9 October 2019 |publisher=The Jakarta Post}} Former deputy governor Prijanto claimed that Jokowi had carried out maladministration when abusing government certificate asset of BMW Park by formalising another expired certificate.{{cite web |author=Faqih |first=Mansyur |date=21 May 2014 |title=Prijanto: Jokowi Tak Paham Administrasi |work=Republika Online |url=https://republika.co.id/berita/n5x01l/prijanto-jokowi-tak-paham-administrasi |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200804023543/https://republika.co.id/berita/n5x01l/prijanto-jokowi-tak-paham-administrasi |archive-date=4 August 2020 |access-date=20 December 2020 |publisher=Republika |language=id}}

In 2013, Jokowi was reported to the National Commission on Human Rights over the eviction of the squatters near Pluit. In previous "political contracts", he had vowed not to evict residents to distant locations.{{cite web |author=Buhori |first=Imam |date=27 August 2013 |title=Alami kekerasan, Warga Waduk Pluit laporkan Jokowi ke Komnas HAM |url=https://www.merdeka.com/foto/jakarta/239689/20130827191852-alami-kekerasan-warga-waduk-pluit-laporkan-jokowi-ke-komnas-ham-001-isniqbal-nugroho.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210303055200/https://www.merdeka.com/foto/jakarta/239689/20130827191852-alami-kekerasan-warga-waduk-pluit-laporkan-jokowi-ke-komnas-ham-001-isniqbal-nugroho.html |archive-date=3 March 2021 |access-date=18 May 2020 |publisher=Merdeka |language=id}}{{cite web|url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2016/03/16/remember-your-promises-city-s-poor-tell-jokowi-daily-rallies.html|title='Remember your promises,'city's poor tell Jokowi in daily rallies|publisher=The Jakarta Post|date=16 March 2016|access-date=9 October 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160317071249/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2016/03/16/remember-your-promises-city-s-poor-tell-jokowi-daily-rallies.html|archive-date=17 March 2016}} Jokowi met with Pluit residents and Komnas HAM to explain the evictions were necessary for restoring water catchment to reduce flooding and that families were being relocated to low-cost apartments.{{cite web |author=Dewi |first=Sita W. |date=18 May 2013 |title=Governor and human rights body meet on Pluit, at long last |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2013/05/18/governor-and-human-rights-body-meet-pluit-long-last.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130607042907/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2013/05/18/governor-and-human-rights-body-meet-pluit-long-last.html |archive-date=7 June 2013 |access-date=3 March 2021 |publisher=The Jakarta Post}}{{cite web |author=Dewi |first=Sita W. |date=22 May 2013 |title=Jokowi sits at same table with Pluit Dam residents |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2013/05/22/jokowi-sits-same-table-with-pluit-dam-residents.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130607042937/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2013/05/22/jokowi-sits-same-table-with-pluit-dam-residents.html |archive-date=7 June 2013 |access-date=3 March 2021 |publisher=The Jakarta Post}}

The media popularity of Jokowi on Indonesian politics and the Indonesian economy has been termed the "Jokowi Effect." When Jokowi was declared as a presidential candidate in the 2014 presidential election it is believed that the popularity of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle was boosted to 30% in the 2014 legislative election.{{cite web |last=Sutrisno |first=Elvan Dany |date=14 March 2014 |title=Charta Politika: Deklarasi Jokowi Sebelum Pileg, PDIP Bisa Tembus 30% |url=http://news.detik.com/read/2014/03/03/111623/2513327/10/charta-politika-deklarasi-jokowi-sebelum-pileg-pdip-bisa-tembus-30 |accessdate=15 March 2014 |work=Detik}} Meanwhile, in the capital market, the effect is said to have stimulated the Indonesian stock market and Rupiah, because Jokowi was regarded as having a clean track record.{{cite web |last=Tri Wibowo |first=Arinto |date=14 March 2014 |title=Jokowi Capres, Indeks Saham Melesat |url=https://www.viva.co.id/arsip/488652-jokowi-capres-indeks-saham-melesat |accessdate=11 April 2014 |work=VivaNews}} The Jokowi Effect was also commonly cited as a reason for Prabowo Subianto's victory in the 2024 Indonesian presidential election.{{cite news |title='Jokowi effect' looms large over Prabowo election victory |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2024/02/16/jokowi-effect-looms-large-over-prabowo-election-victory.html |access-date=26 February 2024 |work=The Jakarta Post |date=16 February 2024 |language=en}}{{cite news |last1=Lamb |first1=Kate |title='Jokowi effect': How Indonesia's outgoing leader shaped election to succeed him |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/jokowi-effect-how-indonesias-outgoing-leader-shaped-election-succeed-him-2024-02-12/ |access-date=26 February 2024 |work=Reuters |date=12 February 2024}}

{{See also|2014 Indonesian presidential election|Joko Widodo 2014 presidential campaign}}

Megawati Sukarnoputri nominated Jokowi to be the presidential candidate of her party. During the campaign, a social media volunteer team, JASMEV, once made a provocative statement by threatening that Islam would not be given a space in Indonesia if Jokowi won the 2014 election.{{cite web|url=https://forum.detik.com/ancaman-jasmev-jokowi-menang-islam-gak-bakalan-kami-beri-ruang-t947747.html|title=Ancaman JASMEV: Jokowi Menang, Islam Gak Bakalan Kami Beri Ruang|publisher=detik Forum|language=id|date=21 May 2014|access-date=20 December 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140524220655/https://forum.detik.com/ancaman-jasmev-jokowi-menang-islam-gak-bakalan-kami-beri-ruang-t947747.html|archive-date=24 May 2014}} [http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Tdf8idqhEYY/U3Q3J3mkW-I/AAAAAAAATKg/UxA-9YawOwk/s1600/jasmev+%281%29.jpg Capture] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210610043524/http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Tdf8idqhEYY/U3Q3J3mkW-I/AAAAAAAATKg/UxA-9YawOwk/s1600/jasmev+%281%29.jpg |date=10 June 2021 }}{{cite web|url=https://www.salam-online.com/2014/05/ancaman-tim-pendukung-jokowi-jasmev-terhadap-islam.html|title=Ancaman Tim Pendukung Jokowi, JASMEV, terhadap Umat Islam!|publisher=Salam Online|language=id|date=16 May 2014|access-date=20 December 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140517203343/https://www.salam-online.com/2014/05/ancaman-tim-pendukung-jokowi-jasmev-terhadap-islam.html|archive-date=17 May 2014}} The group was paid IDR 500 million to campaign for the Joko Widodo-Jusuf Kalla ticket during the 2014 election.{{cite web|url=https://majalah.tempo.co/read/laporan-utama/147042/adu-strategi-pasukan-media-sosial|title=Adu Strategi Pasukan Media Sosial|language=id|author=|work=Tempo |date=15 December 2014|access-date=20 December 2020|archive-date=3 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210303063141/https://majalah.tempo.co/read/laporan-utama/147042/adu-strategi-pasukan-media-sosial|url-status=live}}

Following the release of Quick Count results from many different polls, Jokowi declared victory on 9 July. However, his opponent Prabowo also declared victory, creating confusion among the population.{{cite web |author=Lamb |first=Kate |date=9 July 2014 |title=Jokowi and Prabowo both claim victory in early Indonesian election results |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jul/09/jokowi-prabowo-both-claim-victory-indonesian-election |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140711051852/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jul/09/jokowi-prabowo-both-claim-victory-indonesian-election |archive-date=11 July 2014 |access-date=22 July 2014 |work=The Guardian}} On 22 July, hours before the announcement of the election results, Prabowo withdrew. Jokowi's victory was expected and realised hours later.{{cite web |author=Manurung |first1=Novrida |last2=Rahadiana |first2=Rieka |last3=Rusmana |first3=Yoga |date=22 July 2014 |title=Jokowi Wins Indonesian Vote as Prabowo Withholds Concession |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2014-07-21/indonesia-election-results-due-as-widodo-leads-unofficial-counts |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150214104831/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2014-07-21/indonesia-election-results-due-as-widodo-leads-unofficial-counts |archive-date=14 February 2015 |access-date=22 July 2014 |publisher=Bloomberg}}{{cite web |author=Armindya |first=Yolanda Ryan |date=22 July 2014 |title=KPU Postpones Election Results Announcement |url=https://en.tempo.co/read/595012/kpu-postpones-election-results-announcement |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190506094810/https://en.tempo.co/read/595012/kpu-postpones-election-results-announcement |archive-date=6 May 2019 |access-date=22 July 2014 |publisher=Tempo}} The General Elections Commission (KPU) gave him a close victory with 53.15% of the vote (almost 71 million votes), to Prabowo's 46.85% (62 million votes),{{cite web |author= |date=22 July 2014 |editor-last=Marszal |editor-first=Andrew |title=Indonesia elections: Jakarta governor 'Jokowi' wins but rival rejects final results |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/indonesia/10983224/Indonesia-elections-Jakarta-governor-Jokowi-wins-but-rival-rejects-final-results.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140724172917/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/indonesia/10983224/Indonesia-elections-Jakarta-governor-Jokowi-wins-but-rival-rejects-final-results.html |archive-date=24 July 2014 |access-date=22 July 2014 |publisher=The Telegraph}} though Prabowo's camp disputed these totals.{{cite web|url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2014/07/22/prabowo-camp-says-pks-tally-more-accurate-kpus.html|title=Prabowo camp says PKS tally more accurate than KPU's|publisher=The Jakarta Post|author=|date=22 July 2014|access-date=22 July 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140723232210/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2014/07/22/prabowo-camp-says-pks-tally-more-accurate-kpus.html|archive-date=23 July 2014}}

After his victory, Jokowi stated that growing up under the authoritarian and corrupt New Order regime, he would have never expected someone with a lower-class background to become president. The New York Times reported him as saying, "Now, it's quite similar to America, yeah? There is the American dream, and here we have the Indonesian dream."{{cite web |author=Cochrane |first=Joe |date=22 July 2014 |title=A Child of the Slum Rises as President of Indonesia |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/23/world/asia/joko-widodo-populist-governor-is-named-winner-in-indonesian-election.html?_r=0 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140725005049/https://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/23/world/asia/joko-widodo-populist-governor-is-named-winner-in-indonesian-election.html?_r=0 |archive-date=25 July 2014 |access-date=22 July 2014 |work=The New York Times}} Jokowi was the first Indonesian president outside the military or the political elite, and the political commentator Salim Said gave the popular view of the politician as "someone who is our neighbour, who decided to get into politics and run for president."

{{See also|2019 Indonesian general election|Joko Widodo 2019 presidential campaign}}

In 2018, Jokowi announced that he would run for re-election next year. His vice president Jusuf Kalla was not eligible for another term because of the term limits set for president and vice president. Kalla had already served a five-year term as vice president during Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's first term (2004–2009). Speculation surrounding Jokowi's choice of running mate focused on several candidates, including Mahfud MD, a former defence minister and chief justice of the Constitutional Court. In a surprise move, Jokowi announced that Ma'ruf Amin would be his running mate. Mahfud had reportedly been preparing for the vice-presidential candidacy. Ma'ruf was selected instead following a push by several constituent parties of Jokowi's governing coalition and influential Islamic figures.{{cite web |author=Sapiie |first=Marguerite Afra |date=9 August 2018 |title=Jokowi may pick Mahfud MD as running mate |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2018/08/09/jokowi-may-pick-mahfud-md-as-running-mate.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180809132522/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2018/08/09/jokowi-may-pick-mahfud-md-as-running-mate.html |archive-date=9 August 2018 |access-date=18 September 2018 |publisher=The Jakarta Post}} Explaining his decision, Jokowi referred to Ma'ruf's extensive experience in government and religious affairs.{{cite web |author=Dewi |first=Sita W. |date=9 August 2018 |title=Who is Ma'ruf Amin, Jokowi's running mate? |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2018/08/09/who-is-maruf-amin-jokowis-running-mate.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180811095538/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2018/08/09/who-is-maruf-amin-jokowis-running-mate.html |archive-date=11 August 2018 |access-date=18 September 2018 |publisher=The Jakarta Post}}

The KPU officially announced that the Joko Widodo-Ma'ruf Amin ticket had won the election in the early hours of 21 May 2019.{{cite web |author=Ghaliya |first=Ghina |date=21 May 2019 |title=KPU names Jokowi winner of election |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2019/05/21/kpu-names-jokowi-winner-of-election.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190521110311/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2019/05/21/kpu-names-jokowi-winner-of-election.html |archive-date=21 May 2019 |access-date=9 March 2020 |publisher=The Jakarta Post}} The official vote tally was 85 million votes for Jokowi (55.50%) and 68 million votes for Prabowo (44.50%).{{cite web |author=Prasongko |first=Dias |date=21 May 2019 |editor-last=Wijanarko |editor-first=Tulus |title=KPU Menetapkan Jokowi-Ma'ruf Unggul 55,50 Persen |url=https://pilpres.tempo.co/read/1207482/kpu-menetapkan-jokowi-maruf-unggul-5550-persen |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190521035058/https://pilpres.tempo.co/read/1207482/kpu-menetapkan-jokowi-maruf-unggul-5550-persen |archive-date=21 May 2019 |access-date=20 May 2019 |publisher=Tempo |language=id}} Supporters of Prabowo protested in Jakarta against the result, and it turned into a riot which left eight people dead and over 600 injured.{{cite web |author=Medistiara |first=Yulida |date=23 May 2019 |title=Anies: 8 Orang Meninggal Dunia dalam Aksi 21–22 Mei |url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-4562242/anies-8-orang-meninggal-dunia-dalam-aksi-21-22-mei |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190523153107/https://news.detik.com/berita/d-4562242/anies-8-orang-meninggal-dunia-dalam-aksi-21-22-mei |archive-date=23 May 2019 |access-date=24 May 2019 |publisher=detik |language=id}} Following the protests, Prabowo's campaign team launched a Constitutional Court lawsuit but was rejected in its entirety.{{cite web |author=Sapiie |first=Marguerite Afra |date=27 June 2019 |title=BREAKING: Court rejects Prabowo's vote-rigging claims |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2019/06/27/breaking-court-rejects-prabowos-vote-rigging-claims.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190627145007/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2019/06/27/breaking-court-rejects-prabowos-vote-rigging-claims.html |archive-date=27 June 2019 |access-date=28 June 2019 |publisher=The Jakarta Post}}

{{Main|Post-Suharto era in Indonesia#Presidency of Widodo (2014–2024)}}

{{See also|First inauguration of Joko Widodo|Second inauguration of Joko Widodo}}

{{multiple image|align=right|direction=vertical|caption_align=center|image1=JokowiPresidentialOath.jpg|width1=180|image2=Joko Widodo second oath.jpg|width2=180|footer=President Joko Widodo taking his oath of office in 2014 (top) and 2019 (bottom)}}

{{multiple image|align=right|direction=horizontal|caption_align=center|image1=Joko Widodo 2014 official portrait.jpg|width1=131|image2=Joko Widodo presidential portrait (2016).jpg|width2=131|footer=Two versions of Joko Widodo's official presidential portrait during his first term; released in 2014 (left) and 2016 (right)}}

{{See also|Working Cabinet (2014–2019)|Onward Indonesia Cabinet}}

{{multiple image|align=right|direction=vertical|caption_align=center|image1=Kabinet Kerja Jokowi-JK 2014.jpg|width1=180|footer=Joko Widodo's initial cabinet lines-up in 2014 (top) and 2019 (bottom)|image2=Kabinet Indonesia Maju 1.jpg|width2=180}}

Despite vowing not to give government positions simply to political allies during the 2014 campaign, many members of political parties received ministerial positions in Jokowi's first cabinet.{{cite web |author=Faqih |first=Fikri |date=31 March 2014 |title=Jokowi: Tidak ada namanya bagi-bagi kursi menteri |url=https://www.merdeka.com/politik/jokowi-tidak-ada-namanya-bagi-bagi-kursi-menteri.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140402032712/https://www.merdeka.com/politik/jokowi-tidak-ada-namanya-bagi-bagi-kursi-menteri.html |archive-date=2 April 2014 |access-date=9 October 2019 |publisher=Merdeka |language=id}}{{cite web|url=https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2014/09/16/12585771/.Jokowi.Tak.Seberani.Janjinya.16.Kursi.untuk.Parpol.Jelas.Bagi-bagi.Kekuasaan|title="Jokowi Tak Seberani Janjinya, 16 Kursi untuk Parpol Jelas Bagi-bagi Kekuasaan!"|language=id|author=Ihsanuddin|work=kompas.com |date=16 September 2014|access-date=9 October 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140920203846/https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2014/09/16/12585771/.Jokowi.Tak.Seberani.Janjinya.16.Kursi.untuk.Parpol.Jelas.Bagi-bagi.Kekuasaan|archive-date=20 September 2014}} The first year of Jokowi's administration saw him controlling a minority government until Golkar, the second-largest party in the People's Representative Council (DPR), switched from opposition to the government. Jokowi denied accusations of interfering with Golkar's internal affairs, although he admitted that Luhut might have influenced the change.{{cite web |author=Suzuki |first=Jun |date=9 June 2016 |title=Widodo gets second wind for reforms |url=https://asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Widodo-gets-second-wind-for-reforms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181012214523/https://asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Widodo-gets-second-wind-for-reforms |archive-date=12 October 2018 |access-date=12 October 2018 |publisher=Nikkei Asia}} His cabinet's Minister of Industry Airlangga Hartarto was elected chairman of Golkar in 2018.{{cite web |author=McBeth |first=John |date=18 January 2018 |title=Can this man save Indonesia's Golkar? |url=https://asiatimes.com/article/can-man-save-indonesias-golkar/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220523162537/https://asiatimes.com/2018/01/can-man-save-indonesias-golkar/ |archive-date=23 May 2022 |access-date=12 October 2018 |publisher=Asia Times}} The National Mandate Party (PAN) had also switched sides beforehand but later returned to being the opposition in 2018.{{cite web|url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2015/09/02/pan-joins-ruling-collation.html|title=PAN joins the ruling collation|publisher=The Jakarta Post|date=2 September 2015|access-date=12 October 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181013021250/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2015/09/02/pan-joins-ruling-collation.html|archive-date=13 October 2018}}{{cite web |author=Putri |first1=Parastiti Kharisma |last2=Ramdhani |first2=Jabbar |date=10 August 2018 |title=PAN Oposisi, Menteri PAN-RB Bakal Mundur? |url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-4160902/pan-oposisi-menteri-pan-rb-bakal-mundur |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181013015935/https://news.detik.com/berita/d-4160902/pan-oposisi-menteri-pan-rb-bakal-mundur |archive-date=13 October 2018 |access-date=12 October 2018 |publisher=detik |language=id}}

Jokowi announced the 34 names in his cabinet on 26 October 2014.{{cite web |author=Anam |first=Khairul |date=26 October 2014 |title=Jokowi Announces Names of Cabinet Members |url=https://en.tempo.co/read/617136/jokowi-announces-names-of-cabinet-members |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190514135257/https://en.tempo.co/read/617136/jokowi-announces-names-of-cabinet-members |archive-date=14 May 2019 |access-date=12 October 2018 |publisher=Tempo}} While it was praised for the inclusiveness of women, with Retno Marsudi becoming Indonesia's first female foreign minister, it received criticism for several perceived political inclusions, such as Puan Maharani (daughter of Megawati Sukarnoputri).{{cite web |author=Nazeer |first=Zubaidah |date=31 October 2014 |title=Jokowi praised for record number of women in Cabinet |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/jokowi-praised-for-record-number-of-women-in-cabinet |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150819000804/https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/jokowi-praised-for-record-number-of-women-in-cabinet |archive-date=19 August 2015 |access-date=12 October 2018 |publisher=The Straits Times}} The Jokowi administration also saw the formation of two new ministries (Ministry of Public Works and Housing and Ministry of Environment and Forestry) from a merger of old ministries, in addition to renaming and reorganisation of other ministries.{{cite web |author=Akuntono |first=Indra |date=23 October 2014 |title=Ini Nama Kementerian yang Berubah dalam Kabinet Jokowi-JK |work=kompas.com |url=https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2014/10/23/10103461/Ini.Nama.Kementerian.yang.Berubah.dalam.Kabinet.Jokowi-JK |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141023151505/https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2014/10/23/10103461/Ini.Nama.Kementerian.yang.Berubah.dalam.Kabinet.Jokowi-JK |archive-date=23 October 2014 |access-date=12 October 2018 |language=id}} He conducted a total of three cabinet reshuffles until 2018, removing ministers such as Rizal Ramli and Bambang Brodjonegoro while including ministers such as Luhut and World Bank Director Sri Mulyani Indrawati.{{cite web |author=Cook |first=Erin |date=27 January 2018 |title=What Does Indonesia's New Cabinet Reshuffle Mean for Jokowi's Future? |url=https://thediplomat.com/2018/01/what-does-indonesias-new-cabinet-reshuffle-mean-for-jokowis-future/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180126191020/https://thediplomat.com/2018/01/what-does-indonesias-new-cabinet-reshuffle-mean-for-jokowis-future/ |archive-date=26 January 2018 |access-date=12 October 2018 |publisher=The Diplomat}} Another reshuffle occurred in December 2020, replacing six ministers including two apprehended by the KPK.{{cite web |author=Hakim |first=Rakhmat Nur |date=23 December 2020 |title=Reshuffle Kabinet yang Akhirnya Terjadi... |url=https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2020/12/23/08184071/reshuffle-kabinet-yang-akhirnya-terjadi?page=all |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201223060045/https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2020/12/23/08184071/reshuffle-kabinet-yang-akhirnya-terjadi?page=all |archive-date=23 December 2020 |access-date=15 February 2021 |publisher=Kompas |language=id}}

File:Jokowi selfie with Prabowo and reporters.jpg in October 2019]]

He was criticised by PDI-P over perceived policy weaknesses, and PDI-P legislator Effendi Simbolon called for his impeachment.{{cite web |author=Aritonang |first=Margareth S. |date=28 January 2015 |title=PDI-P lawmaker slams Jokowi's policies |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2015/01/28/pdi-p-lawmaker-slams-jokowi-s-policies.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150128154813/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2015/01/28/pdi-p-lawmaker-slams-jokowi-s-policies.html |archive-date=28 January 2015 |access-date=6 June 2015 |publisher=The Jakarta Post}} On 9 April 2015, during a PDI-P Congress, party leader Megawati Sukarnoputri referred to Jokowi as a functionary. She noted that presidential candidates are nominated by political parties, hinting that Jokowi owed his position to the party and should carry out its policy line.{{cite web |author=Ginanjar |first=Ging |date=9 April 2015 |title=Megawati tegaskan posisi PDIP atas Pemerintah Jokowi |url=https://www.bbc.com/indonesia/berita_indonesia/2015/04/150409_kongres_pdip |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150713035257/https://www.bbc.com/indonesia/berita_indonesia/2015/04/150409_kongres_pdip |archive-date=13 July 2015 |access-date=6 July 2015 |publisher=BBC News |language=id}}{{cite web |author=Hartcher |first=Peter |date=28 April 2015 |title=Indonesian President Widodo under corrupt thumb of Megawati |url=https://www.smh.com.au/opinion/indonesian-president-widodo-under-corrupt-thumb-of-megawati-20150427-1muhkk.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180809184112/https://www.smh.com.au/opinion/indonesian-president-widodo-under-corrupt-thumb-of-megawati-20150427-1muhkk.html |archive-date=9 August 2018 |access-date=14 April 2017 |publisher=The Sydney Morning Herald}} Several months prior, Megawati and Jokowi had disputed over the appointment of a new police chief, with Megawati supporting her former adjutant Budi Gunawan while Jokowi supported Badrodin Haiti.{{cite web |date=4 March 2015 |editor-last=Chandra |editor-first=Bobby |title=Cerita Syafii Soal Kenapa Megawati Kukuh Sokong Budi Gunawan |work=Tempo |url=https://nasional.tempo.co/read/646965/cerita-syafii-soal-kenapa-megawati-kukuh-sokong-budi-gunawan |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181012214525/https://nasional.tempo.co/read/646965/cerita-syafii-soal-kenapa-megawati-kukuh-sokong-budi-gunawan |archive-date=12 October 2018 |access-date=12 October 2018 |language=id}}{{cite web |last=Muhyiddin |first=Muhammad |date=22 February 2015 |editor-last=Haryanto |editor-first=Nur |title=Budi Gunawan Batal Dilantik, Ternyata Ini Reaksi Megawati |work=Tempo |url=https://nasional.tempo.co/read/644375/budi-gunawan-batal-dilantik-ternyata-ini-reaksi-megawati |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181013014403/https://nasional.tempo.co/read/644375/budi-gunawan-batal-dilantik-ternyata-ini-reaksi-megawati |archive-date=13 October 2018 |access-date=12 October 2018 |language=id}}

Following his re-election, Jokowi announced his second cabinet on 23 October 2019. He retained several ministers such as Sri Mulyani and Luhut but also included Gojek founder Nadiem Makarim and two-time presidential rival Prabowo Subianto as education and defence ministers, respectively.{{cite web |author=Aditya |first1=Arys |last2=Singgih |first2=Viriya |date=23 October 2019 |title=Jokowi's Cabinet Is a Blend of Politicians, Tycoons, and Technocrats |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-10-22/jokowi-s-cabinet-is-blend-of-politicians-tycoons-technocrats |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191023022221/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-10-22/jokowi-s-cabinet-is-blend-of-politicians-tycoons-technocrats |archive-date=23 October 2019 |access-date=3 November 2019 |publisher=Bloomberg}}

In the first year of his second presidential term, his approval rating fell to 45.2%, and the disapproval rating was 52%.{{cite web |author=Halim |first=Devina |date=20 October 2020 |editor-last=Kuwado |editor-first=Fabian Januarius |title=Survei Litbang Kompas Setahun Jokowi-Ma'ruf: 52,5 Persen Tak Puas, 45,2 Persen Puas |work=kompas.com |url=https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2020/10/20/13525311/survei-litbang-kompas-setahun-jokowi-maruf-525-persen-tak-puas-452-persen |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201022112807/https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2020/10/20/13525311/survei-litbang-kompas-setahun-jokowi-maruf-525-persen-tak-puas-452-persen |archive-date=22 October 2020 |access-date=24 December 2020 |language=id}}{{cite web |author=Akbar |first1=Nawir Arsyad |last2=Hermawan |first2=Bayu |date=28 October 2020 |title=Survei IPO: Kepuasan Publik Terhadap Pemerintah Menurun |work=Republika Online |url=https://republika.co.id/berita/qiwy5k354/survei-ipo-kepuasan-publik-terhadap-pemerintah-menurun |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201031011329/https://republika.co.id/berita/qiwy5k354/survei-ipo-kepuasan-publik-terhadap-pemerintah-menurun |archive-date=31 October 2020 |access-date=24 December 2020 |publisher=Republika |language=id}} His deputy, Ma'ruf Amin, had a 67% disapproval rating. The low ratings were attributed to unpopular policies. At the start of 2023, his approval ratings had reached an all-time high of 76.2%, following easing of COVID-19 restrictions.{{Cite news |last=Lamb |first=Kate |date=22 January 2023 |title=Indonesian President Jokowi's approval rating at all-time high, poll shows |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/indonesian-president-jokowis-approval-rating-all-time-high-poll-2023-01-22/ |access-date=22 January 2023}}

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Early in his first term, the opposition coalition within the DPR attempted to revoke a regulation (Perppu, Government Regulation in Lieu of Acts) issued by Jokowi's predecessor, which had guaranteed the holding of direct regional elections in Indonesia (and overrode a legislator-issued bill which arranged for indirect elections).{{cite web |author=Asril |first=Sabrina |date=2 October 2014 |editor-last=Auliani |editor-first=Palupi Annisa |title=Batalkan Pilkada Tak Langsung, Presiden SBY Terbitkan 2 Perppu! |work=kompas.com |url=https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2014/10/02/21435921/Batalkan.Pilkada.Tak.Langsung.Presiden.SBY.Terbitkan.2.Perppu. |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141003002700/https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2014/10/02/21435921/Batalkan.Pilkada.Tak.Langsung.Presiden.SBY.Terbitkan.2.Perppu. |archive-date=3 October 2014 |access-date=3 November 2019 |language=id}} Jokowi supported the direct regional elections and opposed attempts to revoke the regulation, stating that "direct regional elections was, in principle, non-negotiable".{{cite web |author=Lumanauw |first=Novy |date=5 December 2014 |title=Jokowi: Pilkada Langsung Tidak Bisa Ditawar |url=https://www.beritasatu.com/nasional/230732/jokowi-pilkada-langsung-tidak-bisa-ditawar |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191103104828/https://www.beritasatu.com/nasional/230732/jokowi-pilkada-langsung-tidak-bisa-ditawar |archive-date=3 November 2019 |access-date=3 November 2019 |publisher=Berita Satu |language=id}} Within the first three years of his administration, Jokowi issued four such Perppu.{{cite web|url=https://www.akurat.co/nasional/1301868998/Tiga-Tahun-Jadi-Presiden-Ini-Empat-Perppu-yang-Diteken-Jokowi|title=Tiga Tahun Jadi Presiden, Ini Empat Perppu yang Diteken Jokowi|publisher=Akurat|language=id|author=Ainurrahman|date=15 July 2017|access-date=3 November 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200802201107/https://akurat.co/id-49685-read-tiga-tahun-jadi-presiden-ini-empat-perppu-yang-diteken-jokowi|archive-date=2 August 2020}} Jokowi's government, including parties which opposed him during presidential elections, have been described as a big tent government, and by former Singaporean foreign minister George Yeo as "democracy with Javanese characteristics".{{cite news |title=Indonesia's unexpected success story |url=https://www.ft.com/content/f179df5b-1dc7-46f4-88dc-97ddfe1d2fe4 |access-date=20 September 2022 |work=Financial Times |date=20 September 2022}}

Following his re-election in 2019, a number of prominent politicians began floating the idea of amending the constitution to permit Jokowi to run for a third term in 2024.{{cite news |title=Pressure mounts on Jokowi to address proposal to extend his term |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2022/03/03/pressure-mounts-on-jokowi-to-address-proposal-to-extend-his-term.html |access-date=18 June 2023 |work=The Jakarta Post |date=3 March 2023 |language=en}}{{cite news |title=President Joko Widodo Denies Seeking A Third Term |url=https://go.kompas.com/read/2021/03/16/031621474/president-joko-widodo-denies-seeking-a-third-term?page=all |access-date=18 June 2023 |work=kompas.com |date=15 March 2021 |language=en}} Key cabinet members voicing their support for a term limit extension included Coordinating Ministers Airlangga Hartarto and Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan.{{cite news |title=Empat Kali Wacana Presiden 3 Periode, Sikap Jokowi Dulu dan Kini |url=https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2022/08/29/10525661/empat-kali-wacana-presiden-3-periode-sikap-jokowi-dulu-dan-kini |access-date=18 June 2023 |work=kompas.com |date=29 August 2022 |language=id}} The proposal became more prominent following the COVID-19 pandemic, due to disruptions to government programs in his second term. By April 2022, Jokowi explicitly announced that he would not be seeking a third term, and ordered his cabinet to refrain from publicly speaking about a term limit extension or an election delay.{{cite news |last1=McBeth |first1=John |title=Widodo third-term intrigue just won't die away |url=https://asiatimes.com/2023/03/widodo-third-term-intrigue-just-wont-die-away/ |access-date=18 June 2023 |work=Asia Times |date=6 March 2023}}

While not running for a third term, Jokowi explicitly stated to media outlets that he would not be a neutral actor,{{cite news |title=Presiden Jokowi Akui Tak Akan Netral Pada Pilpres 2024 |url=https://nasional.tempo.co/read/1731263/presiden-jokowi-akui-tak-akan-netral-pada-pilpres-2024 |access-date=19 June 2023 |work=Tempo |date=29 May 2023 |language=id}} and will "meddle" in the 2024 presidential election. He also held meetings with leaders of political parties in his capacity as president.{{cite news |title=President's admission of intervention divides public |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2023/05/31/presidents-admission-of-intervention-divides-public.html |access-date=19 June 2023 |work=The Jakarta Post |date=31 May 2023 |language=en}}{{cite news |title=Jokowi Akui Cawe-Cawe di Pilpres 2024: Ini demi Kepentingan Nasional |url=https://www.kompas.tv/nasional/411208/jokowi-akui-cawe-cawe-di-pilpres-2024-ini-demi-kepentingan-nasional?page=all |access-date=19 June 2023 |work=kompas.tv |date=29 May 2023 |language=id}}{{cite news |last1=Bhwana |first1=Petir Garda |title=Jokowi to Meddle in 2024 Presidential Election; Democrat Reacts |url=https://en.tempo.co/read/1731400/jokowi-to-meddle-in-2024-presidential-election-democrat-reacts |access-date=19 June 2023 |work=Tempo |date=30 May 2023 |language=en}} In September 2023, during a public rally, Jokowi stated that he was in possession of intelligence information collected by government agencies (naming BIN and BAIS) on internal workings of political parties.{{cite news |title=Jokowi Akui Punya Data Intelijen Soal Parpol: Saya Tahu Arah Mereka ke Mana |url=https://www.liputan6.com/news/read/5399341/jokowi-akui-punya-data-intelijen-soal-parpol-saya-tahu-arah-mereka-ke-mana?page=2 |access-date=19 September 2023 |work=liputan6.com |date=16 September 2023 |language=id}}{{cite news |title=Rights groups slam Jokowi for spying boast |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2023/09/17/rights-groups-slam-jokowi-for-spying-boast.html |access-date=19 September 2023 |work=The Jakarta Post |date=17 September 2023 |language=en}} In October 2023, Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court of Indonesia Anwar Usman (Jokowi's brother-in-law) made a ruling which created a loophole for the minimum age requirement of presidential and vice-presidential candidates, hence allowing Jokowi's son Gibran Rakabuming Raka to run as Prabowo's running mate in 2024. Usman was later reprimanded by a judicial panel for the decision and was made to step down as Chief Justice.{{cite news |last1=Teresia |first1=Ananda |last2=Suroyo |first2=Gayatri |title=Indonesian judge found guilty of ethical violations over ruling that favoured president's son |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/indonesia-judges-receive-reprimand-over-ruling-that-allowed-presidents-son-run-2023-11-07/ |access-date=18 November 2023 |work=Reuters |date=7 November 2023 |language=en}} On 12 February 2024, investigative journalist Dandhy Laksono released a documentary on YouTube directed by him, titled Dirty Vote, alleging that Jokowi used state funds to support Prabowo's campaign.{{Cite web |title=Indonesia Documentary Claims Widodo Improperly Backed Election Favourite |url=https://www.barrons.com/news/indonesia-documentary-claims-widodo-improperly-backed-election-favourite-5ddc0df9 |access-date=2024-02-13 |website=Barron's |language=en}} Prabowo ultimately won the election with a wide margin, which analysts attributed to Jokowi's support.{{cite news |title='Jokowi effect' looms large over Prabowo election victory |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2024/02/16/jokowi-effect-looms-large-over-prabowo-election-victory.html |access-date=8 April 2024 |work=The Jakarta Post |date=16 February 2024 |language=en}}{{cite news |title=KedaiKOPI nilai Prabowo-Gibran unggul karena efek Jokowi |url=https://www.antaranews.com/berita/3965100/kedaikopi-nilai-prabowo-gibran-unggul-karena-efek-jokowi |access-date=8 April 2024 |work=Antara News |date=14 February 2024 |language=id}}{{cite news |title=Prabowo Kuasai Jateng hingga Papua, "Efek Jokowi" Berpengaruh Besar |url=https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2024/02/17/06000031/prabowo-kuasai-jateng-hingga-papua-efek-jokowi-berpengaruh-besar |access-date=8 April 2024 |work=kompas.com |date=16 February 2024 |language=id}} Jokowi was further accused of interference in the 2024 Indonesian local elections due to a controversy over requirements of candidate age (notably affecting his son Kaesang Pangarep) and political support (notably affecting Anies Baswedan, known as a staunch critic of his administration).{{cite news |title=Jokowi Addresses Social Media Buzz over 'Carpenter' Allegations |url=https://jakartaglobe.id/news/jokowi-addresses-social-media-buzz-over-carpenter-allegations |access-date=24 August 2024 |work=Jakarta Globe |date=22 August 2024}}

{{See also|Bali Nine|Capital punishment in Indonesia}}

Judicial executions in Indonesia are carried out under a presidential decree following a death sentence imposed by a trial court.{{cite journal|title=Penetapan Presiden Nomor 2 Tahun 1964|journal=Pidana|date=17 April 1964|url=http://www.hukumonline.com/pusatdata/detail/lt4c7b8db0f2ffb/node/629|access-date=23 July 2015|archive-date=23 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150723080130/http://www.hukumonline.com/pusatdata/detail/lt4c7b8db0f2ffb/node/629|url-status=live |author1=Hukumonline }} Jokowi in 2015 said he would not grant clemency for drug offenders sentenced to death, arguing Indonesia was in a state of emergency over drug-related crimes, citing statistics the Jakarta Globe reported to be faulty.{{cite web |author=Parlina |first1=Ina |last2=Aritonang |first2=Margareth S. |last3=Endi |first3=Severianus |date=21 January 2015 |title=Jokowi refuses to budge on clemency issue |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2015/01/21/jokowi-refuses-budge-clemency-issue.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150123054353/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2015/01/21/jokowi-refuses-budge-clemency-issue.html |archive-date=23 January 2015 |access-date=6 July 2015 |publisher=The Jakarta Post}}{{cite web |author=Stoicescu |first=Claudia |date=6 February 2015 |title=Commentary: Indonesia's Executions of Drug Convicts Based on Faulty Stats |url=http://thejakartaglobe.beritasatu.com/opinion/executions-based-on-faulty-stats/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150804192807/http://thejakartaglobe.beritasatu.com/opinion/executions-based-on-faulty-stats/ |archive-date=4 August 2015 |access-date=16 July 2015 |publisher=Jakarta Globe}} His stance drew criticism as it could harm relations with the native countries of the condemned convicts,{{cite web |author=Alford |first1=Peter |last2=Nicholson |first2=Brendan |date=5 March 2015 |title=Diplomacy doomed to fail Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran |url=https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/inquirer/diplomacy-doomed-to-fail-andrew-chan-and-myuran-sukumaran/story-e6frg6z6-1227248329875 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220523162544/https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/inquirer/diplomacy-doomed-to-fail-andrew-chan-and-myuran-sukumaran/story-e6frg6z6-1227248329875 |archive-date=23 May 2022 |access-date=23 July 2015 |publisher=The Australian}} and also imperil Indonesians facing the death penalty abroad.{{cite web |author=Gill |first=Sarah |date=5 March 2015 |title=Capital punishment 'Jokowi's twin policy positions |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2015/03/05/capital-punishment-jokowi-s-twin-policy-positions.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150309012239/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2015/03/05/capital-punishment-jokowi-s-twin-policy-positions.html |archive-date=9 March 2015 |access-date=8 August 2015 |publisher=The Jakarta Post}}{{cite web |author=Coca |first=Nithin |date=3 March 2015 |title=Indonesia's Death Penalty Hypocrisy |url=https://thediplomat.com/2015/03/indonesias-death-penalty-hypocrisy/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150318122024/https://thediplomat.com/2015/03/indonesias-death-penalty-hypocrisy/ |archive-date=18 March 2015 |access-date=2 April 2016 |publisher=The Diplomat}} Australia, Brazil and the Netherlands recalled their ambassadors from Indonesia following multiple executions in 2015.{{cite web |author=Topsfield |first=Jewel |date=29 April 2015 |title=Bali nine executions: Indonesia responds to Australia withdrawing ambassador |url=https://www.smh.com.au/world/bali-nine-executions-indonesia-responds-to-australia-withdrawing-ambassador-20150429-1mvzlp.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150430043856/https://www.smh.com.au/world/bali-nine-executions-indonesia-responds-to-australia-withdrawing-ambassador-20150429-1mvzlp.html |archive-date=30 April 2015 |publisher=The Sydney Morning Herald}}{{cite web |author=Arshad |first=Arlina |date=19 January 2015 |title=Brazil and the Netherlands recall ambassadors after Indonesian executions |url=https://www.smh.com.au/world/brazil-and-the-netherlands-recall-ambassadors-after-indonesian-executions-20150119-12sy5s.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180831175059/https://www.smh.com.au/world/brazil-and-the-netherlands-recall-ambassadors-after-indonesian-executions-20150119-12sy5s.html |archive-date=31 August 2018 |access-date=6 June 2015 |publisher=The Sydney Morning Herald}} Australia reduced its foreign aid to Indonesia by nearly half,{{cite web |author=Whyte |first=Sarah |date=13 May 2015 |title=Federal budget 2015: Foreign aid to Indonesia cut by nearly half, Africa aid down 70 per cent |url=https://www.smh.com.au/national/federal-budget-2015-foreign-aid-to-indonesia-cut-by-nearly-half-africa-aid-down-70-per-cent-20150512-1mzhal.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180831174648/https://www.smh.com.au/national/federal-budget-2015-foreign-aid-to-indonesia-cut-by-nearly-half-africa-aid-down-70-per-cent-20150512-1mzhal.html |archive-date=31 August 2018 |access-date=23 July 2015 |publisher=The Sydney Morning Herald}} and Amnesty International issued a condemnation saying they showed a "complete disregard for due process and human rights safeguards".{{cite web|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2015/4/29/indonesia-executes-drug-smugglers-by-firing-squad|title=Indonesia executes drug smugglers by firing squad|publisher=Al Jazeera|date=29 April 2015|access-date=16 July 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201124015215/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2015/4/29/indonesia-executes-drug-smugglers-by-firing-squad|archive-date=24 November 2020}} Former Indonesian Constitutional Court chief justice Jimly Asshiddiqie, who was a key player in the anti-death penalty lobby in Jakarta, said the push for the execution of Australians Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan had come from Jokowi personally.{{cite web |author=Bachelar |first=Michael |date=12 August 2015 |title=Schapelle Corby made it harder to save Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran |url=https://www.smh.com.au/national/schapelle-corby-made-it-harder-to-save-andrew-chan-and-myuran-sukumaran-20150812-gix88f.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150812212837/https://www.smh.com.au/national/schapelle-corby-made-it-harder-to-save-andrew-chan-and-myuran-sukumaran-20150812-gix88f.html |archive-date=12 August 2015 |access-date=12 August 2015 |publisher=The Sydney Morning Herald}} The Sydney Morning Herald reported that Jokowi did not have or read related documents when he refused their clemency requests.{{cite web |author=Allard |first1=Tom |last2=Topsfield |first2=Jewel |date=19 February 2015 |title=Bali nine executions: Indonesia's President did not have all the documents when he refused clemency |url=https://www.smh.com.au/world/bali-nine-executions-indonesias-president-did-not-have-all-the-documents-when-he-refused-clemency-20150218-13ii16.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150220135429/https://www.smh.com.au/world/bali-nine-executions-indonesias-president-did-not-have-all-the-documents-when-he-refused-clemency-20150218-13ii16.html |archive-date=20 February 2015 |access-date=16 July 2015 |publisher=The Sydney Morning Herald}} In the same year, Jokowi granted Frenchman Serge Atlaoui and Filipino Mary Jane Veloso temporary reprieves due to pending legal appeals. As of 2017, around 260 people remain on death row in Indonesia.{{cite web|url=https://deathpenaltyworldwide.org/database/?country=Indonesia|title=Republic of Indonesia (Indonesia)|publisher=Cornell Law School|author=|date=1 October 2013|access-date=12 October 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225183617/https://deathpenaltyworldwide.org/database/?country=Indonesia|archive-date=25 February 2021}}

Regarding terrorism, Jokowi's administration in early 2016 proposed replacing the 2003 anti-terrorism law. Following the 2018 Surabaya bombings, the worst terrorist attack on Indonesian soil since the 2002 Bali bombings, the controversial bill passed, allowing the Indonesian National Armed Forces to participate in counter-terrorism activities upon police request and presidential approval.{{cite web |author=Diela |first1=Tabita |last2=Kapoor |first2=Kanupriya |last3=Davies |first3=Ed |date=25 May 2018 |editor-last=Perry |editor-first=Michael |editor2-last=Birsel |editor2-first=Robert |title=Indonesia toughens up anti-terror laws days after worst attack in years |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-indonesia-security-bill/indonesias-parliament-approves-tougher-anti-terror-laws-idUSKCN1IQ0DQ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180525044106/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-indonesia-security-bill/indonesias-parliament-approves-tougher-anti-terror-laws-idUSKCN1IQ0DQ |archive-date=25 May 2018 |access-date=31 July 2018 |publisher=Reuters}} It also allowed extended detention of terror suspects and permitted wiretapping without initial court approval.{{cite web |author=Soeriaatmadja |first=Wahyudi |date=25 May 2018 |title=Indonesia's anti-terror Bill to extend detention |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/indonesias-anti-terror-bill-to-extend-detention |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180527064549/https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/indonesias-anti-terror-bill-to-extend-detention |archive-date=27 May 2018 |access-date=12 October 2018 |publisher=The Straits Times}} Jokowi had threatened to issue a presidential regulation in lieu of law (Perppu) if the bill did not pass the parliament by June that year.{{cite web|url=https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2018/05/14/10574411/jika-pada-juni-ruu-antiterorisme-belum-selesai-jokowi-terbitkan-perppu|title=Jika pada Juni RUU Antiterorisme Belum Selesai, Jokowi Terbitkan Perppu|publisher=Kompas|language=id|author=Ihsanuddin|work=kompas.com |date=14 May 2018|access-date=31 July 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180731094453/https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2018/05/14/10574411/jika-pada-juni-ruu-antiterorisme-belum-selesai-jokowi-terbitkan-perppu|archive-date=31 July 2018}}

During Jokowi's administration, there have been numerous instances where people were arrested or reported to police for activities deemed insulting to the president.{{cite web |author=Aridha |first=Apriana Nurul |date=21 August 2017 |title=9 Kasus Penghinaan Presiden Jokowi Berujung Bui |url=https://www.liputan6.com/news/read/3065726/9-kasus-penghinaan-presiden-jokowi-berujung-bui |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330210325/https://www.liputan6.com/news/read/3065726/9-kasus-penghinaan-presiden-jokowi-berujung-bui |archive-date=30 March 2018 |access-date=9 October 2019 |publisher=Liputan6 |language=id}}{{cite web |last=Sudardjat |first=Ilyani |date=24 March 2019 |title=11 Orang ini Ditahan karena Hina/Fitnah Jokowi? |url=https://www.kompasiana.com/ilyani/5c96c1e895760e473150d2e3/10-orang-ini-ditahan-karena-hina-jokowi?page=all |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191105041131/https://www.kompasiana.com/ilyani/5c96c1e895760e473150d2e3/10-orang-ini-ditahan-karena-hina-jokowi?page=all |archive-date=5 November 2019 |access-date=9 October 2019 |publisher=Kompasiana |language=id}} Rights activists deem such arrests as a violation of the Constitution's guarantee of freedom of speech.{{cite web |author=Erdianto |first=Kristian |date=28 August 2019 |title=Pasal Penghinaan Presiden pada RKUHP Dianggap Bersifat Kolonial dan Tak Demokratis |url=https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2019/08/28/21013541/pasal-penghinaan-presiden-pada-rkuhp-dianggap-bersifat-kolonial-dan-tak |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190828160826/https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2019/08/28/21013541/pasal-penghinaan-presiden-pada-rkuhp-dianggap-bersifat-kolonial-dan-tak |archive-date=28 August 2019 |access-date=9 October 2019 |publisher=Kompas |language=id}}{{cite web |author=Kami |first=Indah Mutiara |date=7 August 2015 |title=Pasal Penghinaan Presiden Warisan Kolonial, Dibatalkan MK dan Langgar UUD |url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-2986188/pasal-penghinaan-presiden-warisan-kolonial-dibatalkan-mk-dan-langgar-uud |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200803031926/https://news.detik.com/berita/d-2986188/pasal-penghinaan-presiden-warisan-kolonial-dibatalkan-mk-dan-langgar-uud |archive-date=3 August 2020 |access-date=9 October 2019 |publisher=detik |language=id}} A group claiming to be Jokowi's supporters reported Tempo magazine to police over a caricature of Jokowi as Pinocchio,{{cite web |author=Prabowo |first=Haris |date=18 September 2019 |editor-last=Aziz |editor-first=Abdul |title=Kontroversi Cover Tempo: Saat Kritik Lewat Karya Dinilai Menghina |url=https://tirto.id/kontroversi-cover-tempo-saat-kritik-lewat-karya-dinilai-menghina-eifq |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191225034750/https://tirto.id/kontroversi-cover-tempo-saat-kritik-lewat-karya-dinilai-menghina-eifq |archive-date=25 December 2019 |access-date=9 October 2019 |publisher=Tirto.id |language=id}}{{cite web |author=Septianto |first=Bayu |date=16 September 2019 |editor-last=Ramadhan |editor-first=Gilang |title=PDIP Tak Terima Sampul Majalah Tempo Sandingkan Jokowi dan Pinokio |url=https://tirto.id/pdip-tak-terima-sampul-majalah-tempo-sandingkan-jokowi-dan-pinokio-eibe |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200802203504/https://tirto.id/pdip-tak-terima-sampul-majalah-tempo-sandingkan-jokowi-dan-pinokio-eibe |archive-date=2 August 2020 |access-date=9 October 2019 |publisher=Tirto.id |language=id}} after which the Presidential Palace issued a statement saying "the President respected freedom of press and speech".{{cite web |author=Sani |first=Ahmad Faiz Ibnu |date=26 September 2019 |editor-last=Sugiharto |editor-first=Jobpie |title=Cover Majalah Tempo, Istana: Presiden Hormati Kebebasan Pers |work=Tempo |url=https://nasional.tempo.co/read/1252836/cover-majalah-tempo-istana-presiden-hormati-kebebasan-pers |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190927022954/https://nasional.tempo.co/read/1252836/cover-majalah-tempo-istana-presiden-hormati-kebebasan-pers |archive-date=27 September 2019 |access-date=18 May 2020 |language=id}} A book about Jokowi titled Jokowi Undercover was banned upon release and its author sentenced to three years in prison{{cite web|url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2017/05/29/jokowi-undercover-author-sentenced-to-three-years-in-prison.html|title='Jokowi Undercover' author sentenced to three years in prison|publisher=The Jakarta Post|author=Suherdjoko|date=29 May 2017|access-date=9 October 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170529164230/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2017/05/29/jokowi-undercover-author-sentenced-to-three-years-in-prison.html|archive-date=29 May 2017}} and buyers of the book being advised to surrender their copies to the authorities.{{cite web |author=Aritonang |first=Margareth S. |date=6 January 2017 |title=Buyers urged to hand over copies of 'Jokowi Undercover' to authorities |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2017/01/06/buyers-urged-to-hand-over-copies-of-jokowi-undercover-to-authorities.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170107102334/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2017/01/06/buyers-urged-to-hand-over-copies-of-jokowi-undercover-to-authorities.html |archive-date=7 January 2017 |access-date=9 October 2019 |publisher=The Jakarta Post}} Tempo magazine described the 436-page book as "trashy and tasteless, a compilation of hoax reports on President Joko Widodo, scattered across the internet and cyber chatrooms".{{cite web|url=https://en.tempo.co/read/835724/much-ado-over-a-nothing-book|title=Much Ado over a Nothing Book|publisher=Tempo|date=13 January 2017|access-date=3 March 2021|archive-date=30 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211030000317/https://en.tempo.co/read/835724/much-ado-over-a-nothing-book|url-status=live}} The government's plans to resurrect a Dutch colonial law that would permit imprisonment for insulting the president resulted in widespread protests.{{cite web |author=Lamb |first=Kate |date=24 September 2019 |title=Thousands protest against new criminal code in Indonesia |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/sep/24/thousands-protest-against-new-criminal-code-across-indonesia |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190924185403/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/sep/24/thousands-protest-against-new-criminal-code-across-indonesia |archive-date=24 September 2019 |access-date=17 October 2019 |work=The Guardian}}{{cite web |date=15 May 2019 |editor-last=Zamzami |editor-first=Faisal |title=Perjalanan Kasus Remaja yang Ancam Tembak Jokowi, Tak Ditahan dan Dikembalikan ke Orangtuanya |url=https://aceh.tribunnews.com/2019/05/15/perjalanan-kasus-remaja-yang-ancam-tembak-jokowi-tak-ditahan-dan-dikembalikan-ke-orangtuanya |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200201185125/https://aceh.tribunnews.com/2019/05/15/perjalanan-kasus-remaja-yang-ancam-tembak-jokowi-tak-ditahan-dan-dikembalikan-ke-orangtuanya |archive-date=1 February 2020 |access-date=9 October 2019 |publisher=Tribunnews |language=id}} A Law Firm and Public Interest Law Office (AMAR) institution later reported following the protests that they received many complaints of students regarding threats and sanctions of expulsion or suspension from their schools and universities.{{cite web |author=Briantika |first=Adi |date=5 October 2019 |editor-last=Aziz |editor-first=Abdul |title=Pembungkaman ala Forum Rektor dan Jokowi: Larang Mahasiswa Demo |url=https://tirto.id/pembungkaman-ala-forum-rektor-dan-jokowi-larang-mahasiswa-demo-ejeG |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200802190258/https://tirto.id/pembungkaman-ala-forum-rektor-dan-jokowi-larang-mahasiswa-demo-ejeG |archive-date=2 August 2020 |access-date=18 May 2020 |publisher=Tirto.id |language=id}} In addition, a remission granted to a journalist's murderer was revoked following media criticism.{{cite web |author=Erviani |first=Ni Komang |date=22 January 2019 |title=AJI Denpasar lambasts Jokowi for granting remission to journalist's murderer |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2019/01/22/aji-denpasar-lambasts-jokowi-for-granting-remission-to-journalists-murderer.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200220150804/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2019/01/22/aji-denpasar-lambasts-jokowi-for-granting-remission-to-journalists-murderer.html |archive-date=20 February 2020 |access-date=9 October 2019 |publisher=The Jakarta Post}}{{cite web |author=Kuwado |first=Fabian Januarius |date=9 February 2019 |title=Presiden Jokowi Batalkan Remisi untuk Pembunuh Wartawan |work=kompas.com |url=https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2019/02/09/14461851/presiden-jokowi-batalkan-remisi-untuk-pembunuh-wartawan |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190209143833/https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2019/02/09/14461851/presiden-jokowi-batalkan-remisi-untuk-pembunuh-wartawan |archive-date=9 February 2019 |access-date=9 October 2019 |language=id}}

File:Tolak Omnibus Law.jpg were held across the country against some controversial policies.]]

In response to major protests, Jokowi's administration has generated some controversies. On 22 May 2019, amid post-election riots by supporters of losing presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto, the government limited the speed at which photos and videos could be shared on social media to stop people from being incited by fake news and calls for violence.{{cite web |author=Tehusijarana |first1=Karina M. |last2=Valentina |first2=Jessicha |date=22 May 2019 |title=Jakarta riot: Government temporarily limits access to social media, messaging apps |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/life/2019/05/22/jakarta-riot-government-temporarily-limits-access-to-social-media-messaging-apps.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190524081309/https://www.thejakartapost.com/life/2019/05/22/jakarta-riot-government-temporarily-limits-access-to-social-media-messaging-apps.html |archive-date=24 May 2019 |access-date=3 March 2021 |publisher=The Jakarta Post}}{{cite web |author=Potkin |first=Fanny |date=22 May 2019 |editor-last=Davies |editor-first=Ed |editor2-last=Macfie |editor2-first=Nick |others=Reporting by Fanny Potkin & Agustinus Beo Da Costa |title=Indonesia curbs social media, blaming hoaxes for inflaming unrest |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-indonesia-election-socialmedia-idUKKCN1SS1MM |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210304093618/https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-indonesia-election-socialmedia-idUKKCN1SS1MM |archive-date=4 March 2021 |access-date=3 March 2021 |publisher=Reuters}} In the aftermath, Amnesty International's Indonesian office denounced repressive measures against the demonstrators, condemned them as a grave human rights abuse and demanded the government investigate the extrajudicial executions in the clashes.{{cite web|url=https://www.amnesty.org/en/documents/asa21/0577/2019/en/|title=Indonesia: Open letter on torture or other ill-treatment by the police in the mass protest following the election result announcement of 21–23 May 2019|publisher=Amnesty International|date=25 June 2019|access-date=9 October 2019|archive-date=5 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191105041133/https://www.amnesty.org/en/documents/asa21/0577/2019/en/|url-status=live}}{{cite web |author=Cook |first=Erin |date=20 September 2019 |title=Is Indonesia Losing Its War on Corruption Under Jokowi? |url=https://thediplomat.com/2019/09/is-indonesia-losing-its-war-on-corruption-under-jokowi/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190920233211/https://thediplomat.com/2019/09/is-indonesia-losing-its-war-on-corruption-under-jokowi/ |archive-date=20 September 2019 |access-date=20 December 2020 |publisher=The Diplomat}} In August and September 2019, the government blocked internet access in Papua and West Papua provinces amid violent protests against racism. Jakarta State Administrative Court in 2020 ruled the internet blocks in Papua illegal.{{cite web |author=Adjie |first=Mochamad Fiqih Prawira |date=3 June 2020 |title=Internet ban during Papua antiracist unrest ruled unlawful |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/06/03/internet-ban-during-antiracism-unrest-in-papua-deemed-illegal.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200603164348/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/06/03/internet-ban-during-antiracism-unrest-in-papua-deemed-illegal.html |archive-date=3 June 2020 |access-date=3 March 2021 |publisher=The Jakarta Post}}

In 2017, Jokowi supported a controversial bill on mass organisations, which upon passing resulted in the disbandment of the Indonesian branch of Hizb ut-Tahrir. He argued the law was necessary to defend the national ideology, Pancasila.{{cite web |author=Stefanie |first=Christie |date=26 October 2017 |title=Jokowi Tegaskan UU Ormas untuk Lindungi Pancasila |url=https://www.cnnindonesia.com/nasional/20171026105856-20-251210/jokowi-tegaskan-uu-ormas-untuk-lindungi-pancasila |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171026092328/https://www.cnnindonesia.com/nasional/20171026105856-20-251210/jokowi-tegaskan-uu-ormas-untuk-lindungi-pancasila |archive-date=26 October 2017 |access-date=27 September 2018 |publisher=CNN Indonesia |language=id}} The 2020 banning of the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) was also based on that law.{{cite web |author=Nurita |first=Dewi |date=30 December 2020 |editor-last=Wibowo |editor-first=Kukuh S. |title=FPI Dilarang, Pakar Hukum Kritik UU Ormas yang Khas Orde Baru |work=Tempo |url=https://nasional.tempo.co/read/1418861/fpi-dilarang-pakar-hukum-kritik-uu-ormas-yang-khas-orde-baru |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201231103535/https://nasional.tempo.co/read/1418861/fpi-dilarang-pakar-hukum-kritik-uu-ormas-yang-khas-orde-baru |archive-date=31 December 2020 |access-date=5 March 2021 |language=id}} Twenty-three days' earlier, police had shot dead six FPI members during a confrontation.{{cite web|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/12/7/indonesia-police-kill-six-suspected-supporters-of-hardline-cleric|title=Indonesia police kill six suspected supporters of hardline leader|publisher=Al Jazeera|date=7 December 2020|access-date=10 January 2021|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201207080309/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/12/7/indonesia-police-kill-six-suspected-supporters-of-hardline-cleric|archive-date=7 December 2020}}{{cite web |author=Renaldi |first=Erwin |date=10 December 2020 |title=Tewasnya Enam Orang Pendukung FPI Diminta Diusut Tanpa Menimbulkan Lebih Banyak Konflik |url=https://www.abc.net.au/indonesian/2020-12-08/tewasnya-enam-orang-fpi-harus-diusut-tanpa-timbulkan-konflik/12960698?nw=0 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210304111225/https://www.abc.net.au/indonesian/2020-12-08/tewasnya-enam-orang-fpi-harus-diusut-tanpa-timbulkan-konflik/12960698?nw=0 |archive-date=4 March 2021 |access-date=24 December 2020 |publisher=ABC News Australia |language=id}} The president's subsequent defence of the police during their duty and his statement that no citizens should break the law or harm the country{{cite web |author=Syambudi |first=Irwan |date=13 December 2020 |editor-last=Putri |editor-first=Restu Diantina |title=Jokowi Buka Suara soal Tewasnya Laskar FPI: Hukum Harus Ditegakkan |url=https://tirto.id/jokowi-buka-suara-soal-tewasnya-laskar-fpi-hukum-harus-ditegakkan-f768 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201213081512/https://tirto.id/jokowi-buka-suara-soal-tewasnya-laskar-fpi-hukum-harus-ditegakkan-f768 |archive-date=13 December 2020 |access-date=24 December 2020 |publisher=Tirto.id |language=id}}{{cite web |author=Candra |first=Sapto Andika |date=13 December 2020 |editor-last=Puspita |editor-first=Ratna |title=Soal Tewasnya 6 Laskar FPI, Ini Tanggapan Jokowi |work=Republika Online |url=https://republika.co.id/berita/ql9mcv428/soal-tewasnya-6-laskar-fpi-ini-tanggapan-jokowi |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201215135645/https://republika.co.id/berita/ql9mcv428/soal-tewasnya-6-laskar-fpi-ini-tanggapan-jokowi |archive-date=15 December 2020 |access-date=24 December 2020 |publisher=Republika |language=id}} was criticised by FPI secretary-general Munarman as a justification of human rights abuse and structural violence.{{cite web |date=15 December 2020 |title=FPI Kecam Pernyataan Jokowi Soal Tewasnya 6 Pengawal Habib Rizieq |url=https://www.suaramerdeka.com/nasional/pr-04155517/fpi-kecam-pernyataan-jokowi-soal-tewasnya-6-pengawal-habib-rizieq |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230321092522/https://www.suaramerdeka.com/nasional/pr-04155517/fpi-kecam-pernyataan-jokowi-soal-tewasnya-6-pengawal-habib-rizieqabib-rizieq |archive-date=21 March 2023 |access-date=24 December 2020 |publisher=Suara Merdeka |language=id}} A police chief involved in the car chase and subsequent murder claimed that the members were armed. After the passing of several controversial bills and repressive crackdowns from security officers on major protests since 2019,{{cite web |author=Putri |first=Budiarti Utami |date=19 September 2019 |editor-last=Bhwana |editor-first=Petir Garda |others=Translated by Ricky Mohammad Nugraha |title=Expert Deems Law Revisions as a Return of the New Order |url=https://en.tempo.co/read/1249686/expert-deems-law-revisions-as-a-return-of-the-new-order |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190920221042/https://en.tempo.co/read/1249686/expert-deems-law-revisions-as-a-return-of-the-new-order |archive-date=20 September 2019 |access-date=24 December 2020 |publisher=Tempo}} his presidency has been criticised for "neo-authoritarianism."{{cite web |author=Lindsey |first=Tim |date=7 November 2017 |title=Jokowi in Indonesia's 'Neo-New Order' |url=https://www.eastasiaforum.org/2017/11/07/jokowi-in-indonesias-neo-new-order/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107035600/https://www.eastasiaforum.org/2017/11/07/jokowi-in-indonesias-neo-new-order/ |archive-date=7 November 2017 |access-date=24 December 2020 |publisher=East Asia Forum}}{{cite web|url=https://www.demokrasi.co.id/2020/12/akademisi-unair-era-jokowi-menunjukan.html|title=Akademisi Unair: Era Jokowi Menunjukan Neo Otoritarianisme|publisher=Demokrasi.co.id|language=id|date=10 December 2020|access-date=24 December 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201210110401/https://www.demokrasi.co.id/2020/12/akademisi-unair-era-jokowi-menunjukan.html|archive-date=10 December 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cnnindonesia.com/nasional/20200614142106-20-513183/lp3es-sebut-indonesia-penuhi-empat-kriteria-negara-otoriter|title=LP3ES Sebut Indonesia Penuhi Empat Kriteria Negara Otoriter|work=nasional |publisher=CNN Indonesia|language=id|date=14 June 2020|access-date=24 December 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200709225316/https://www.cnnindonesia.com/nasional/20200614142106-20-513183/lp3es-sebut-indonesia-penuhi-empat-kriteria-negara-otoriter|archive-date=9 July 2020}}{{cite news|url=https://www.economist.com/asia/2020/10/15/how-not-to-reform-indonesia|title=How not to reform Indonesia|newspaper=The Economist|author=Banyan|date=15 October 2020|access-date=20 December 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201018115733/https://www.economist.com/asia/2020/10/15/how-not-to-reform-indonesia|archive-date=18 October 2020}} The South China Morning Post even named him 'Little Suharto.'{{cite web |author=Yuniar |first=Resty Woro |date=10 November 2020 |title='Little Suharto'? Indonesian leader Widodo's places Twitter personalities, allies in key posts, sparking backlash |url=https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3109116/little-suharto-indonesian-leader-widodos-move-place-twitter |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201110020320/https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3109116/little-suharto-indonesian-leader-widodos-move-place-twitter |archive-date=10 November 2020 |access-date=10 November 2020 |publisher=South China Morning Post}}

A premium price hike of public health care BPJS Kesehatan through Executive Order (Perpres) 64/2020 was criticised as a flagrant breach of permanent Supreme Court (Mahkamah Agung) decision{{cite web|url=https://www.merdeka.com/peristiwa/putusan-ma-batalkan-kenaikan-iuran-bpjs-tidak-bisa-diganggu-gugat.html|title=Putusan MA Batalkan Kenaikan Iuran BPJS Tidak Bisa Diganggu Gugat|publisher=Merdeka|language=id|date=9 March 2020|access-date=24 December 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200310163044/https://www.merdeka.com/peristiwa/putusan-ma-batalkan-kenaikan-iuran-bpjs-tidak-bisa-diganggu-gugat.html|archive-date=10 March 2020}} that nullified the Perpres 82/2018 about the price hike. The Perpres 64/2020 itself was signed amid the COVID-19 pandemic that had caused hardship among the population.{{cite web|url=https://www.merdeka.com/foto/peristiwa/1177419/20200515120813-bpjs-kesehatan-naik-di-tengah-pandemi-001-nirmatullah-efendi.html|title=BPJS Kesehatan Naik di Tengah Pandemi|publisher=Merdeka|language=id|date=15 May 2020|access-date=24 December 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200515062530/https://www.merdeka.com/foto/peristiwa/1177419/20200515120813-bpjs-kesehatan-naik-di-tengah-pandemi-001-nirmatullah-efendi.html|archive-date=15 May 2020}}{{cite web |last=Makdori |first=Yopi |date=14 May 2020 |title=Iuran BPJS Kesehatan Naik, Demokrat Sebut Jokowi Permainkan Putusan MA |url=https://www.merdeka.com/politik/iuran-bpjs-kesehatan-naik-demokrat-sebut-jokowi-permainkan-putusan-ma.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200519083706/https://www.merdeka.com/politik/iuran-bpjs-kesehatan-naik-demokrat-sebut-jokowi-permainkan-putusan-ma.html |archive-date=19 May 2020 |access-date=24 December 2020 |publisher=Merdeka |language=id}} His former deputy mayor of Surakarta, F. X. Hadi Rudyatmo, also voiced similar concerns.{{cite web|url=https://www.cnnindonesia.com/nasional/20200514192321-32-503520/bpjs-naik-walkot-solo-anggap-jokowi-sengsarakan-rakyat|title=BPJS Naik, Walkot Solo Anggap Jokowi Sengsarakan Rakyat|work=nasional |publisher=CNN Indonesia|language=id|date=14 May 2020|access-date=24 December 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200515081922/https://www.cnnindonesia.com/nasional/20200514192321-32-503520/bpjs-naik-walkot-solo-anggap-jokowi-sengsarakan-rakyat|archive-date=15 May 2020}}

Jokowi's presidency coincided with the 50th anniversary of the Indonesian mass killings of 1965–66 in 2015. A government-supported symposium to resolve human rights violations surrounding the event was held in 2016, but Jokowi said his government would not apologise to the victims of the mass purge.{{cite web |author=Wardi |first1=Robertus |last2=Prasetyo |first2=Eko |date=28 June 2016 |title=Jokowi Rules Out Apology to Defunct Communist Party for 1965 |work=Jakarta Globe |url=https://jakartaglobe.id/news/jokowi-rules-apology-defunct-communist-party-1965/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190103110555/https://jakartaglobe.id/news/jokowi-rules-apology-defunct-communist-party-1965/ |archive-date=3 January 2019 |access-date=3 January 2019 }}{{cite web |author=Kwok |first=Yenny |date=19 April 2016 |title=There Were No Apologies at Indonesia's First Hearing Into the Savage Killings of 1965 |url=https://time.com/4298769/indonesia-national-symposium-1965-killings/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160420090610/https://time.com/4298769/indonesia-national-symposium-1965-killings/ |archive-date=20 April 2016 |access-date=3 January 2019 |publisher=Time}} On LGBT rights, Jokowi stated that "there should be no discrimination against anyone", but added that "in terms of our beliefs, [the LGBT lifestyle] isn't allowed, Islam does not allow it."{{cite web |author=Parmar |first=Tekendra |date=20 October 2016 |title=Indonesia's President Finally Speaks Out Against Worsening Anti-LGBT Discrimination |url=https://time.com/4537925/indonesias-president-finally-speaks-out-against-worsening-anti-lgbt-discrimination/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161112163015/https://time.com/4537925/indonesias-president-finally-speaks-out-against-worsening-anti-lgbt-discrimination/ |archive-date=12 November 2016 |access-date=3 January 2019 |publisher=Time}} Under his presidency, the controversial transmigration program was cut once more, when in 2015, it was decided to end the migration program to the Papuan provinces.{{cite web |author=Asril |first=Sabrina |date=4 June 2015 |editor-last=Wiwoho |editor-first=Laksono Hari |title=Jokowi Hentikan Transmigrasi ke Papua |work=kompas.com |url=https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2015/06/04/18471741/Jokowi.Hentikan.Transmigrasi.ke.Papua |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150607061922/https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2015/06/04/18471741/Jokowi.Hentikan.Transmigrasi.ke.Papua |archive-date=7 June 2015 |access-date=20 August 2019 |language=id}}

Following the July 2022 murder of Nofriansyah Yosua Hutabarat, an Indonesian police officer, there were allegations of police involvement in a cover-up. Police chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo took over the investigation, forming a special team including members of the Human Rights Commission and Police Commissions.{{cite news |date=8 August 2022 |title=Indonesia Police Revenge Shooting Shakes Force to the Core |work=Asia Sentinel |url=https://www.asiasentinel.com/p/indonesia-police-revenge-shooting-shakes-force |access-date=15 August 2022}} Jokowi was keen for the force to be open about what happens: "Open it as it is. No cover-up. Transparent. That's it. This is important so that the people don't have doubts over the incident that occurred. This is what has to be maintained. Public trust in the police must be maintained."{{cite news |last1=Barrett |first1=Chris |last2=Rompies |first2=Karuni |title=The general, his wife and their dead bodyguard: A suspicious shooting grips a nation |url=https://www.smh.com.au/world/asia/the-general-his-wife-and-their-dead-bodyguard-a-suspicious-shooting-grips-a-nation-20220725-p5b4gj.html |access-date=15 August 2022 |work=Sydney Morning Herald |date=26 July 2022}} In August 2022, Hutabarat's former superior, Inspector General Ferdy Sambo, head of internal affairs of the Indonesian National Police, along with three others, was charged with Hutabarat's murder.{{cite news |last1=Barrett |first1=Chris |last2=Rompies |first2=Karuni |title=General charged with murder in new twist to case of bodyguard |url=https://www.theage.com.au/world/asia/general-charged-with-murder-in-new-twist-to-case-of-bodyguard-20220810-p5b8pq.html |access-date=15 August 2022 |work=The Age |date=10 August 2022}}{{cite news |last1=McBeth |first1=John |title=Cop-on-cop killing rocks and roils Indonesia |url=https://asiatimes.com/2022/08/cop-on-cop-killing-rocks-and-roils-indonesia/ |access-date=15 August 2022 |work=Asia Times |date=11 August 2022}}

On 27 December 2023, hundreds of students from various universities in Aceh, such as Abulyatama University, Bina Bangsa Getsempena University, and University of Muhammadiyah Aceh, stormed a shelter for Rohingya refugees and forced them out of a convention center in the city of Banda Aceh, demanding them to be deported {{Cite web |title=Indonesian students evict Rohingya from shelter demanding deportation |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/27/indonesian-students-evict-rohingya-from-shelter-demanding-deportation |access-date=2023-12-27 |website=Al Jazeera |language=en}}{{Cite web |work=Liputan6.com |date=2023-12-27 |title=Ratusan Mahasiswa di Banda Aceh Gelar Demo Tolak Rohingya |url=https://www.liputan6.com/photo/read/5491486/ratusan-mahasiswa-di-banda-aceh-gelar-demo-tolak-rohingya |access-date=2023-12-27 |language=id}} The students were also seen kicking the belongings of the Rohingya men, women, and children who were seated on the floor and crying in fear. They burned tires and chanted "Kick them out" and "Reject Rohingya in Aceh." Joko Widodo later responded by inviting society to maintain tolerance and peace and to unite in maintaining a sense of unity, cooperation, and humanity, as well as being alert to world crises, such as food and economic crises, disputes between nations, and war.{{Cite web |author=Amirullah |date=2023-12-27 |title=Di Perayaan Natal Nasional, Jokowi Minta Toleransi Dijaga Memasuki Tahun Politik |url=https://nasional.tempo.co/read/1814316/di-perayaan-natal-nasional-jokowi-minta-toleransi-dijaga-memasuki-tahun-politik |access-date=2023-12-28 |website=Tempo |language=id}}

Before taking office, Jokowi sought for outgoing president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) to take responsibility for the decision to further increase fuel prices{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-23015511|title=Indonesia fuel prices rocket by 44% sparking protests|publisher=BBC|date=22 June 2013|access-date=23 July 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140321025930/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-23015511|archive-date=21 March 2014}} by further removing subsidies.{{cite web |author=Jong |first1=Hans Nicholas |last2=Erviani |first2=Ni Komang |date=28 August 2014 |title=Jokowi fails to persuade SBY on fuel subsidy |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2014/08/28/jokowi-fails-persuade-sby-fuel-subsidy.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140830160534/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2014/08/28/jokowi-fails-persuade-sby-fuel-subsidy.html |archive-date=30 August 2014 |access-date=23 July 2015 |publisher=The Jakarta Post}} Previous attempts by SBY to do so had resulted in civil unrest. On 1 January 2015, Jokowi took measures that, on the surface, appeared to reduce fuel subsidies.{{cite web|url=https://www.imf.org/en/News/Articles/2015/09/28/04/53/socar031815a|title=IMF Survey: Indonesia—Moving in a New Direction|publisher=International Monetary Fund|date=19 March 2015|access-date=23 July 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170819021908/https://www.imf.org/en/News/Articles/2015/09/28/04/53/socar031815a|archive-date=19 August 2017}}{{cite web |author=Wulandari |first1=Fitri |last2=Listiyorini |first2=Eko |last3=Chen |first3=Sharon |date=31 December 2014 |title=Widodo Makes Biggest Change to Indonesia Fuel Subsidies: Economy |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2014-12-31/widodo-makes-biggest-change-to-indonesias-fuel-subsidy-system |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150228121047/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2014-12-31/widodo-makes-biggest-change-to-indonesias-fuel-subsidy-system |archive-date=28 February 2015 |access-date=18 July 2015 |publisher=Bloomberg}} The policy stirred up some demonstrations, with Jokowi citing it as necessary to increase funding for the infrastructure, education and health sectors.{{cite web |author=Bisara |first1=Dion |last2=Azhari |first2=Muhamad Al |date=18 November 2014 |title=Jokowi Eyes Infrastructure Focus With Fuel Subsidy Cut |url=http://thejakartaglobe.beritasatu.com/business/jokowi-eyes-infrastructure-focus-fuel-subsidy-cut/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141120015743/http://thejakartaglobe.beritasatu.com/business/jokowi-eyes-infrastructure-focus-fuel-subsidy-cut/ |archive-date=20 November 2014 |access-date=18 November 2014 |publisher=Jakarta Globe}} However, since March 2015, the government has set the price of Premium-branded petrol far below the market price, causing the fuel subsidy to be incurred by state-owned oil company Pertamina instead of the direct government account.{{cite web |author=Cahyafitri |first=Raras |date=3 August 2015 |title=Jokowi worries 'big forces' hampering govt projects, policies |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2015/08/03/jokowi-worries-big-forces-hampering-govt-projects-policies.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150823093004/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2015/08/03/jokowi-worries-big-forces-hampering-govt-projects-policies.html |archive-date=23 August 2015 |access-date=3 August 2015 |publisher=The Jakarta Post}} Additionally, the government also implemented a single-price program, aiming to sell fuel through official channels at the same price nationally, including in isolated parts of Kalimantan and Papua. The government claimed that this was achieved in 2017.{{cite web |author=Syafril |first=Afut |date=8 January 2018 |title=Government achieves 2017 single-fuel price target: Minister |url=https://en.antaranews.com/news/114161/government-achieves-2017-single-fuel-price-target-minister |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180108142300/https://en.antaranews.com/news/114161/government-achieves-2017-single-fuel-price-target-minister |archive-date=8 January 2018 |access-date=18 July 2018 |publisher=Antara News}}

In the first quarter of 2015, year-on-year GDP grew 4.92%, and in the second quarter, it grew 4.6%, the lowest figure since 2009.{{cite web |author=Brummitt |first=Chris |date=4 May 2015 |title=Indonesia's Slowing GDP a Wakeup Call for President Widodo |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-05-03/indonesia-s-slowing-growth-a-reality-check-for-president-jokowi |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150510013326/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-05-03/indonesia-s-slowing-growth-a-reality-check-for-president-jokowi |archive-date=10 May 2015 |access-date=25 July 2015 |publisher=Bloomberg}}{{cite web |author=Brown |first=Helen |date=7 August 2015 |title=Indonesian economic growth continues decline as Q2 figures show drop to 2009 levels |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-07/indonesian-growth-continues-decline-dropping-to-2009-levels/6680132 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150814193551/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-07/indonesian-growth-continues-decline-dropping-to-2009-levels/6680132 |archive-date=14 August 2015 |access-date=7 August 2015 |publisher=ABC News Australia}}{{cite web |author=Sheridan |first=Greg |date=25 June 2015 |title=Indonesia's Jokowi presidency is becoming a desperate mess |url=https://www.theaustralian.com.au/commentary/opinion/indonesias-jokowi-presidency-is-becoming-a-desperate-mess/news-story/9eb6aba5ccf9d3b305bb8358bff4ed37 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220523162548/https://insight.adsrvr.org/track/up?adv=vrges6n&ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theaustralian.com.au%2Fsubscribe%2Fnews%2F1%2F%3FsourceCode%3DTAWEB_WRE170_a%26dest%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.theaustralian.com.au%252Fcommentary%252Fopinion%252Findonesias-jokowi-presidency-is-becoming-a-desperate-mess%252Fnews-story%252F9eb6aba5ccf9d3b305bb8358bff4ed37%26memtype%3Danonymous%26mode%3Dpremium%26v21%3Ddynamic-cold-test-noscore%26V21spcbehaviour%3Dappend&upid=rjdl4pv&upv=1.1.0 |archive-date=23 May 2022 |access-date=25 July 2015 |publisher=The Australian}} Since then, growth has remained above the 5% mark, which is still below what is considered a healthy economic.{{cite web |author=Salna |first=Karlis |date=28 December 2017 |title=Jokowi Heads to 2018 With Backing of Stronger Indonesian Economy |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-12-27/jokowi-heads-to-2018-with-backing-of-stronger-indonesian-economy |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171228021526/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-12-27/jokowi-heads-to-2018-with-backing-of-stronger-indonesian-economy |archive-date=28 December 2017 |access-date=4 April 2018 |publisher=Bloomberg}} The Indonesian rupiah (IDR) has also weakened throughout Jokowi's administration, with its exchange rate per US dollar briefly passing IDR 15,000 in 2018, the lowest level since the 1997 Asian financial crisis, and sank lower to 16,700 in 2020.{{cite web |author=Halim |first1=Fikri |last2=Rachman |first2=Arrijal |date=2 April 2020 |title=Rupiah Melemah ke Posisi Rp16.700 per Dolar AS, Ini Kata Gubernur BI |url=https://www.viva.co.id/arsip/1270455-rupiah-melemah-ke-posisi-rp16-700-per-dolar-as-ini-kata-gubernur-bi |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210303093710/https://www.viva.co.id/arsip/1270455-rupiah-melemah-ke-posisi-rp16-700-per-dolar-as-ini-kata-gubernur-bi |archive-date=3 March 2021 |access-date=20 December 2020 |publisher=VIVA |language=id}}{{cite web |author=Kiesche |first=Liz |date=5 September 2018 |title=Indonesian rupiah breaches 15,000 per U.S. dollar then eases off |url=https://seekingalpha.com/news/3388018-indonesian-rupiah-breaches-15000-per-u-s-dollar-eases-off |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308023806/https://seekingalpha.com/news/3388018-indonesian-rupiah-breaches-15000-per-u-s-dollar-eases-off |archive-date=8 March 2021 |access-date=18 September 2018 |publisher=Seeking Alpha}} The year-on-year inflation in June 2015 was 7.26%, higher than in May (7.15%) and June the year before (6.7%).{{cite web|url=http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/blogs/indonesiaproject/?p=5981|title=News Summary 27 June – 17 July 2015|publisher=ANU Indonesia Project Blog|author=Asamosir|date=21 July 2015|access-date=25 July 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150725120502/http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/blogs/indonesiaproject/?p=5981|archive-date=25 July 2015}}

In 2016, the administration signed into law a tax amnesty bill following a lengthy public debate and push back, giving wealthy Indonesians a chance to declare their unreported assets before the government would strengthen rules and oversight around imports and exports. It became the most successful program of its kind in history, with over IDR 4,865 trillion (approximately US$366 billion) of previously unreported assets declared to the tax office.{{cite web |author=Setiaji |first=Hidayat |date=31 March 2017 |editor-last=Davies |editor-first=Ed |editor2-last=Navaratnam |editor2-first=Shri |title=Late rush to join Indonesia tax amnesty after $360 billion declared |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-indonesia-economy-tax/late-rush-to-join-indonesia-tax-amnesty-after-360-billion-declared-idUSKBN1720VJ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181009133718/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-indonesia-economy-tax/late-rush-to-join-indonesia-tax-amnesty-after-360-billion-declared-idUSKBN1720VJ |archive-date=9 October 2018 |access-date=9 October 2018 |publisher=Reuters}}{{cite web|url=https://www.indonesia-investments.com/finance/financial-columns/tax-amnesty-program-indonesia-ended-what-are-the-results/item7719?|title=Tax Amnesty Program Indonesia Ended, What Are the Results?|publisher=Indonesia Investments|date=3 April 2017|access-date=22 April 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170403070746/https://www.indonesia-investments.com/finance/financial-columns/tax-amnesty-program-indonesia-ended-what-are-the-results/item7719|archive-date=3 April 2017}}

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Infrastructure development has been a significant feature of the Jokowi administration, focusing on road and railway expansion, seaports and airports development, and irrigation. In 2016, the state budget allocated Rp 290 trillion (US$22 billion) for infrastructure, the biggest in Indonesian history.{{cite web |author=Amindoni |first=Ayomi |date=23 March 2016 |title=Jokowi policy attracts infrastructure-based mutual funds |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2016/03/23/jokowi-policy-attracts-infrastructure-based-mutual-funds.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160410154637/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2016/03/23/jokowi-policy-attracts-infrastructure-based-mutual-funds.html |archive-date=10 April 2016 |access-date=18 April 2016 |publisher=The Jakarta Post}} In total, his administration planned 265 infrastructure projects starting in 2016.{{cite web |author=Salna |first=Kalris |date=26 January 2018 |title=Indonesia Needs $157 Billion for Infrastructure Plan |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-01-25/indonesia-seeks-to-plug-157-billion-gap-in-nation-building-plan? |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180126012141/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-01-25/indonesia-seeks-to-plug-157-billion-gap-in-nation-building-plan |archive-date=26 January 2018 |access-date=18 July 2018 |publisher=Bloomberg}} In September 2015, Indonesia awarded a $5.5 billion high-speed rail project to China,{{cite web |author=Kapoor |first=Kanupriya |date=29 September 2015 |editor-last=Fernandez |editor-first=Clarence |title=Indonesia to award fast train contract to China – Japanese embassy official |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/indonesia-railway-idUSL3N11Z3HQ20150929 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151002165345/https://www.reuters.com/article/2015/09/29/indonesia-railway-idUSL3N11Z3HQ20150929 |archive-date=2 October 2015 |access-date=1 October 2015 |publisher=Reuters}}{{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-30/indonesia-awards-major-rail-contract-to-china/6818082|title=Indonesia awards multi-billion-dollar railway project to China over Japan|publisher=ABC News Australia|date=30 September 2015|access-date=1 October 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151003040818/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-30/indonesia-awards-major-rail-contract-to-china/6818082|archive-date=3 October 2015}} to Japan's disappointment, which is also vying for the project.{{cite web|url=https://www.ft.com/content/eca4af84-67fa-11e5-97d0-1456a776a4f5#axzz3nL45xCH2|title=Japan cries foul after Indonesia awards rail contract to China|publisher=Financial Times|date=1 October 2015|access-date=1 October 2015|archive-date=17 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200417135723/http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/eca4af84-67fa-11e5-97d0-1456a776a4f5.html#axzz3nL45xCH2|url-status=live}} Indonesia's transportation ministry laid out a litany of shortcomings in plans for the project, casting doubt on the project and spotlighting Jokowi's limits in turning mega-projects into reality as he tries to draw foreign investors.{{cite web |author=Otto |first1=Ben |last2=Rachman |first2=Anita |date=3 February 2016 |title=Indonesia's High-Speed Rail Plan Goes Off the Tracks |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/indonesia-ministry-cites-high-speed-railway-shortcomings-1454507248 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160204093251/https://www.wsj.com/articles/indonesia-ministry-cites-high-speed-railway-shortcomings-1454507248 |archive-date=4 February 2016 |access-date=13 June 2016 |publisher=The Wall Street Journal}} Other significant projects include the completion of the 4,325-kilometre Trans Papua road and the Trans-Java Toll Road,{{cite web |author=McBeth |first=John |date=2 October 2017 |title=Rough road ahead for powder keg Papua |url=https://asiatimes.com/article/rough-road-ahead-powder-keg-papua/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220523162538/https://asiatimes.com/2017/10/rough-road-ahead-powder-keg-papua/ |archive-date=23 May 2022 |access-date=18 July 2018 |publisher=Asia Times}}{{cite web |date=23 June 2018 |editor-last=Purwanto |editor-first=Heru |title=Jokowi optimistic Trans Java toll road fully completed in 2019 |url=https://en.antaranews.com/news/116269/jokowi-optimistic-trans-java-toll-road-fully-completed-in-2019 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180623112737/https://en.antaranews.com/news/116269/jokowi-optimistic-trans-java-toll-road-fully-completed-in-2019 |archive-date=23 June 2018 |access-date=18 July 2018 |publisher=Antara}} initial construction of the Trans-Sulawesi Railway{{cite web|url=https://economy.okezone.com/read/2017/03/07/320/1636065/kereta-api-trans-sulawesi-beroperasi-april-2018|title=Kereta Api Trans Sulawesi Beroperasi April 2018|publisher=Okezone|language=id|date=7 March 2017|access-date=18 July 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170307055357/https://economy.okezone.com/read/2017/03/07/320/1636065/kereta-api-trans-sulawesi-beroperasi-april-2018|archive-date=7 March 2017}} and the Trans-Sumatra Toll Road,{{cite web|url=https://www.indonesia-investments.com/id/news/todays-headlines/infrastructure-indonesia-groundbreaking-trans-sumatra-toll-road/item5515|title=Groundbreaking Trans-Sumatra Toll Road; Infrastructure Projects Indonesia|publisher=Indonesia Investments|date=30 April 2015|access-date=27 September 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150721093350/https://www.indonesia-investments.com/id/news/todays-headlines/infrastructure-indonesia-groundbreaking-trans-sumatra-toll-road/item5515|archive-date=21 July 2015}} a US$50 billion plan to develop the maritime sector including 24 "strategic ports",{{cite web |author=Maulia |first=Erwida |date=14 June 2018 |title=Indonesia sneaks up on Singapore with flurry of port projects |url=https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Asia-Insight/Indonesia-sneaks-up-on-Singapore-with-flurry-of-port-projects |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180614011937/https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Asia-Insight/Indonesia-sneaks-up-on-Singapore-with-flurry-of-port-projects |archive-date=14 June 2018 |access-date=18 July 2018 |publisher=Nikkei Asia}} and expansion of airport capacity in remote areas.{{cite web |author=Dahrul |first1=Fathiya |last2=Rahadiana |first2=Rieka |date=10 November 2016 |title=Jokowi Seeks Investors for Indonesia's Airports to Curb Deficit |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-11-10/jokowi-seeks-investors-for-indonesia-s-airports-to-curb-deficit |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114054808/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-11-10/jokowi-seeks-investors-for-indonesia-s-airports-to-curb-deficit |archive-date=14 November 2016 |access-date=18 July 2018 |publisher=Bloomberg}} The ports' development and modernisation program, dubbed the "Sea Toll Road" program, was aimed to reduce price inequality between the better developed western parts of the country and the less populated eastern parts.{{cite web |author=Almanar |first=Alin |date=28 July 2016 |title=New Chief Maritime Minister to Speed up Sea Toll Road Program |work=Jakarta Globe |url=https://jakartaglobe.id/news/new-chief-maritime-minister-speed-sea-toll-road-program/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170618024628/https://jakartaglobe.id/news/new-chief-maritime-minister-speed-sea-toll-road-program/ |archive-date=18 June 2017 |access-date=3 January 2019 }}

The opposition criticised the aggressive spending on infrastructure as it increased Indonesia's national debt by 48% between 2014 and March 2018 to US$181 billion. They also pointed out that most of the debt was allocated for remunerations rather than infrastructure development.{{cite web |last1=Agustinus |first1=Michael |last2=Maghfirah |first2=Siti |date=3 April 2018 |title=Faisal Basri: RI Utang Banyak Bukan untuk Infrastruktur |url=https://kumparan.com/kumparanbisnis/faisal-basri-ri-utang-banyak-bukan-untuk-infrastruktur |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210303175344/https://kumparan.com/kumparanbisnis/faisal-basri-ri-utang-banyak-bukan-untuk-infrastruktur |archive-date=3 March 2021 |access-date=20 December 2020 |publisher=Kumparan |language=id}}{{cite web|url=https://politik.rmol.id/read/2019/02/07/377755/gerindra-ternyata-utang-lebih-banyak-untuk-gaji-pegawai-bukan-infrastruktur|title=Gerindra: Ternyata Utang Lebih Banyak Untuk Gaji Pegawai, Bukan Infrastruktur|publisher=RMOL.ID|language=id|date=7 February 2019|access-date=14 October 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210303180445/https://politik.rmol.id/read/2019/02/07/377755/gerindra-ternyata-utang-lebih-banyak-untuk-gaji-pegawai-bukan-infrastruktur|archive-date=3 March 2021}}{{cite web |author=Soesmanto |first1=Tommy |last2=Tjoe |first2=Yenny |date=28 June 2018 |title=Indonesia's government debt ahead of 2019 presidential election: a real economic concern? |url=https://theconversation.com/indonesias-government-debt-ahead-of-2019-presidential-election-a-real-economic-concern-97708 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180628105940/https://theconversation.com/indonesias-government-debt-ahead-of-2019-presidential-election-a-real-economic-concern-97708 |archive-date=28 June 2018 |access-date=3 January 2019 |publisher=The Conversation}} In April 2018, Jokowi also issued a new policy that allows foreign workers in Indonesia without Indonesian language skills requirement,{{cite web |author=Ratya |first=Mega Putra |date=21 August 2015 |title=Jokowi Minta Syarat Bisa Bahasa Indonesia untuk Pekerja Asing Dihapus |url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-2997619/jokowi-minta-syarat-bisa-bahasa-indonesia-untuk-pekerja-asing-dihapus |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210303180759/https://news.detik.com/berita/d-2997619/jokowi-minta-syarat-bisa-bahasa-indonesia-untuk-pekerja-asing-dihapus |archive-date=3 March 2021 |access-date=9 October 2019 |publisher=detik |language=id}} reasoning that it would increase investments.{{cite web |author=Hermansyah |first=Anton |date=25 April 2018 |title=New regulation on foreign workers part of administrative reform: Jokowi |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2018/04/25/new-regulation-on-foreign-workers-part-of-administrative-reform-jokowi.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180427123922/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2018/04/25/new-regulation-on-foreign-workers-part-of-administrative-reform-jokowi.html |archive-date=27 April 2018 |access-date=9 October 2019 |publisher=The Jakarta Post}} The policy faced significant opposition from local labour unions, who claimed that the policy would increase unemployment rates.{{cite web |author=Ompusunggu |first=Moses |date=20 April 2018 |title=Opposition questions Jokowi's policy on foreign workers |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2018/04/20/opposition-questions-jokowis-policy-on-foreign-workers.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180420162158/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2018/04/20/opposition-questions-jokowis-policy-on-foreign-workers.html |archive-date=20 April 2018 |access-date=9 October 2019 |publisher=The Jakarta Post}}{{cite web |author=Petriella |first=Yanita |date=12 September 2019 |editor-last=Herlinda |editor-first=Wike Dita |title=Aturan Pekerja Asing Dilonggarkan, Jumlah TKA Tahun Ini Ditaksir Naik 20% |url=https://ekonomi.bisnis.com/read/20190912/12/1147606/aturan-pekerja-asing-dilonggarkan-jumlah-tka-tahun-ini-ditaksir-naik-20 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190913050245/https://ekonomi.bisnis.com/read/20190912/12/1147606/aturan-pekerja-asing-dilonggarkan-jumlah-tka-tahun-ini-ditaksir-naik-20 |archive-date=13 September 2019 |access-date=18 May 2020 |publisher=Bisnis}}

In 2019, during the presidential election campaign, Jokowi created a new program called the {{ill|Pre-Employment Card |id|Kartu Prakerja}}, a training assistance program to improve the competence of the workforce in Indonesia both in the context of skills, retraining, and skills enhancement. Together with the {{ill|Smart Indonesia College Card |id|Kartu Indonesia Pintar Kuliah}} and the {{ill| Cheap Food Card |id|Kartu sembako murah}}.{{cite web|url=http://www.tribunnews.com/pilpres-cara-jokowi-promosikan-3-kartu-pra-kerja-saat-kampanye-di-banyuwangi-hayo-siapa-yang-nggak-setuju|title=Jokowi Promosikan 3 Kartu|access-date=11 February 2024}}

Prospective participants who meet the requirements for the Pre-Employment Card will receive training funds of IDR 1,000,000 which can then be spent through digital platforms that are partners of the program's management. Training curated from more than 150 training institutions can be purchased and followed online from anywhere.{{cite web|url=https://www.antaranews.com/berita/4383070/apa-itu-kartu-prakerja-dan-adakah-batasan-usia-penerima-manfaat#google_vignette|title=Apa itu Kartu Prakerja?|access-date=11 February 2024}}

During the COVID-19 outbreak, the government changed the Pre-Employment Card to a semi-social assistance program to help the workforce affected by layoffs (PHK) and those who had just graduated from formal education.{{cite web|url=https://www.merdeka.com/uang/kartu-prakerja-diklaim-jadi-program-jokowi-maruf-paling-bermanfaat-208251-mvk.html|title=Kartu Prakerja Diklaim Jadi Program Jokowi-Ma'ruf Paling Bermanfaat|access-date=11 February 2024}} To expand the scope of assistance, the budget was doubled to IDR 20 trillion. By issuing the Pre-Employment Card in April 2020, the government hopes that this card will provide benefits and solutions through the pre-employment card such as: helping to reduce training costs borne by workers and companies, being able to reduce costs in finding information about training

improving Indonesian human resources to be more skilled and competitive in the world of work, making it an addition to formal education

Through this pre-employment card program.{{cite web|url=https://lestari.kompas.com/read/2024/12/13/205800386/refleksi-perjalanan-5-tahun-program-kartu-prakerja-karier.mu-dukung-visi|title=Refleksi Perjalanan 5 Tahun Program Kartu Prakerja|access-date=11 February 2024}} Unfortunately, this very good program was not developed further, only limited to online training.

In 2020, the DPR passed the Omnibus Law on Job Creation. Though intended to boost investment and reduce red tape, it is also perceived as weakening labour and environmental protections, causing a series of protests in major cities. Jokowi defended the law by saying that it would be needed to create jobs and called for protesters to lodge a challenge instead to the Constitutional Court of Indonesia.{{cite web |author=Da Costa |first=Agustinus Beo |date=12 October 2020 |editor-last=Davies |editor-first=Ed |editor2-last=Janowski |editor2-first=Tomasz |title=Indonesia protests against new jobs law enter second week |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-indonesia-economy-protests-idUSKBN26X0WZ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201012205911/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-indonesia-economy-protests-idUSKBN26X0WZ |archive-date=12 October 2020 |access-date=14 October 2020 |publisher=Reuters}} The law, which revised over 70 previous laws and contained some 1,200 clauses, had been put forward by Jokowi following his 2019 re-election. Several groups had criticised the opaqueness of the government during the deliberation of the law.{{cite web |author=Arshad |first=Arlina |date=8 October 2020 |title=Indonesia's new omnibus law could make or break Jokowi's legacy |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/indonesias-new-omnibus-law-could-make-or-break-jokowis-legacy |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201008202112/https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/indonesias-new-omnibus-law-could-make-or-break-jokowis-legacy |archive-date=8 October 2020 |access-date=14 October 2020 |publisher=The Straits Times}} In the same year, Indonesia hit the lowest inflation level in history{{cite web |author=Setiaji |first=Hidayat |date=1 December 2020 |title=Inflasi Inti Terendah dalam Sejarah, Tanda Daya Beli Hancur! |url=https://www.cnbcindonesia.com/news/20201201120832-4-205967/inflasi-inti-terendah-dalam-sejarah-tanda-daya-beli-hancur |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201201060626/https://www.cnbcindonesia.com/news/20201201120832-4-205967/inflasi-inti-terendah-dalam-sejarah-tanda-daya-beli-hancur |archive-date=1 December 2020 |access-date=24 December 2020 |publisher=CNBC Indonesia |language=id}} and faced the first economic recession since the 1997 Asian Financial crisis.{{cite web |last=Suroyo |first=Gayatri |date=3 November 2020 |editor-last=Cameron-Moore |editor-first=Simon |others=Polling by Nilufar Rizki, Fransiska Nangoy and Tabita Diela in Jakarta, Shaloo Shrivastava in Bengaluru |title=Pandemic likely tipped Indonesia into first recession since 1998: Reuters poll |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-indonesia-economy-gdp-idUSKBN27J0FN |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201103082402/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-indonesia-economy-gdp-idUSKBN27J0FN |archive-date=3 November 2020 |access-date=24 December 2020 |publisher=Reuters}}

In November 2021, Jokowi promised to end and reverse deforestation in Indonesia by 2030, in the COP26 climate summit's first major agreement.{{cite news |title=COP26: Indonesia criticises 'unfair' deal to end deforestation |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-59169547 |work=BBC News |date=4 November 2021 |access-date=12 November 2021 |archive-date=12 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211112183108/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-59169547 |url-status=live }}{{cite news |last=Llewellyn |first=Aisyah |date=9 November 2021 |title=Hot air: Scepticism over Indonesia's COP26 deforestation pledges |work=Al Jazeera |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/11/9/hot-air-scepticism-over-indonesias-cop26-deforestation-pledges |url-status=live |access-date=12 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211111110008/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/11/9/hot-air-scepticism-over-indonesias-cop26-deforestation-pledges |archive-date=11 November 2021}} The European Commission officially approved a measure to phase out palm oil-based biofuels by 2030.{{cite news |title=Palm Oil Exporter Indonesia Concerned by EU's Deforestation Law |url=https://jakartaglobe.id/business/palm-oil-exporter-indonesia-concerned-by-eus-deforestation-law |work=Jakarta Globe |date=22 May 2022}}{{cite news |title=EU palm oil use and imports seen plummeting by 2032 |url=https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/eu-palm-oil-use-imports-seen-plummeting-by-2032-2022-12-08/ |work=Reuters |date=8 December 2022}} During a meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Jokowi expressed concern about the EU Regulation on Deforestation-free products (EUDR), which aims to prevent products linked to deforestation from reaching the EU market.{{cite news |title=Indonesia, Malaysia Deploy Ministers To Push Back on EU Palm Oil Restrictions |url=https://international.thenewslens.com/article/186106 |work=The New Lens |date=31 May 2023}}

The Jokowi administration continued its predecessor's natural resource nationalism policy, increasing the government's shareholding in multinational companies such as Freeport McMoRan, TotalEnergies and Chevron. In 2018, in a move aimed to cut imports, oil companies operating in Indonesia were ordered to sell their crude oil to state-owned Pertamina.{{cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/economic-nationalism-is-back-in-indonesia-as-election-approaches|title=Economic nationalism is back in Indonesia as election approaches|publisher=The Straits Times|date=17 September 2018|access-date=18 September 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180918160618/https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/economic-nationalism-is-back-in-indonesia-as-election-approaches|archive-date=18 September 2018}} A ban was also enforced on the exports of raw nickel ore, intended to help promote the development of local nickel-related industries such as smelters and battery factories.{{cite web |author=Listiyorini |first=Eko |date=2 September 2019 |title=Indonesia's Nickel Ban Shows Resource Nationalism on the March |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-09-02/resource-nationalism-on-the-march-as-indonesia-tightens-curbs |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200821043140/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-09-02/resource-nationalism-on-the-march-as-indonesia-tightens-curbs |archive-date=21 August 2020 |access-date=15 February 2021 |publisher=Bloomberg}} The policy was further extended, with export bans of unprocessed copper, tin, bauxite and gold ores expected to come into force in mid 2023.{{cite news |last=Tani |first=Shotaro |date=25 January 2022 |title=Indonesia's drive to lift resource curse shakes global producers |work=Nikkei Asia |url=https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Asia-Insight/Indonesia-s-drive-to-lift-resource-curse-shakes-global-producers |url-status=live |access-date=17 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220217113021/https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Asia-Insight/Indonesia-s-drive-to-lift-resource-curse-shakes-global-producers |archive-date=17 February 2022}} By 2023, Indonesian nickel exports had risen from USD 3 billion annually to USD 30 billion.{{cite web |title=Export Restrictions on Minerals and Metals: Indonesia's Export Ban of Nickel |url=https://www.usitc.gov/publications/332/working_papers/ermm_indonesia_export_ban_of_nickel.pdf |publisher=United States International Trade Commission |access-date=30 January 2025 |language=id |date=February 2024}}

{{See also|List of international presidential trips made by Joko Widodo}}

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Prior to Jokowi's election, Indonesia's foreign policy was shaped by his predecessor's statement, "a thousand friends and zero enemies."{{cite web |author=Puspitasari |first=Irfa |date=23 August 2010 |title=Indonesia's New Foreign Policy – 'Thousand friends- zero enemy' |url=https://www.idsa.in/issuebrief/IndonesiasNewForeignPolicy |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100826062652/https://www.idsa.in/issuebrief/IndonesiasNewForeignPolicy |archive-date=26 August 2010 |access-date=25 July 2015 |publisher=Institute for Defence Studies and Analysis}} Jokowi has mandated a three-pronged policy of maintaining Indonesia's sovereignty, enhancing the protection of Indonesian citizens, and intensifying economic diplomacy.{{cite web |author=Parameswaran |first=Prashanth |date=9 January 2015 |title=The Trouble With Indonesia's Foreign Policy Priorities Under Jokowi |url=https://thediplomat.com/2015/01/the-trouble-with-indonesias-foreign-policy-priorities-under-jokowi/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150214171505/https://thediplomat.com/2015/01/the-trouble-with-indonesias-foreign-policy-priorities-under-jokowi/ |archive-date=14 February 2015 |access-date=25 July 2015 |publisher=The Diplomat}} The Indonesian foreign policy under his tenure has been described as "pragmatic and inward-looking," with a focus on economic development and attracting investment.{{cite news |last1=Umar |first1=Ahmad Rizky M. |title=The "Jokowi Doctrine": Indonesia's vision for international order |url=https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/jokowi-doctrine-indonesia-s-vision-international-order |access-date=24 August 2024 |work=Lowy Institute |date=18 August 2023 |language=en}}{{cite news |title=Jokowi's foreign policy comes late, but internationally impactful - Academia |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/opinion/2022/11/25/jokowis-foreign-policy-comes-late-but-internationally-impactful.html |access-date=24 August 2024 |work=The Jakarta Post |date=25 November 2022 |language=en}} Throughout his ten years in office, he did not attend a single session of the United Nations General Assembly, although he did gave two address it virtually in 2020 and 2021.

Jokowi aspires Indonesia to become a global maritime power ({{lang|id|poros maritim dunia}}, {{lit.|global maritime axis}}). He sees the sea as having an increasingly important role in Indonesia's future and that as a maritime country, Indonesia must assert itself as a force between the two oceans: the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. The five pillars of this maritime-axis doctrine are rebuilding Indonesia's maritime culture, maintaining and managing marine resources, developing maritime infrastructure and connectivity as well as developing the shipping industry and maritime tourism, inviting other nations to cooperate in the marine field and eliminate the source of conflicts at sea, and developing maritime defence forces.{{cite web |author=Witular |first=Rendi A. |date=13 November 2014 |title=Jokowi launches maritime doctrine to the world |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2014/11/13/jokowi-launches-maritime-doctrine-world.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141117041906/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2014/11/13/jokowi-launches-maritime-doctrine-world.html |archive-date=17 November 2014 |access-date=14 April 2016 |publisher=The Jakarta Post}} As part of this vision, Jokowi has adopted a tougher stance on illegal fishing.{{cite web |author=Chan |first=Francis |date=2 April 2017 |title=Indonesia blows up and sinks another 81 fishing boats for poaching |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/indonesia-blows-up-and-sinks-another-81-fishing-boats-for-poaching |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170402081833/https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/indonesia-blows-up-and-sinks-another-81-fishing-boats-for-poaching |archive-date=2 April 2017 |access-date=10 October 2018 |publisher=The Straits Times}} He stated that Jakarta could no longer tolerate a situation where over 5,000 ships are operating illegally in its waters every day, making a mockery out of Indonesian sovereignty and resulting in annual losses of over $20 billion.{{cite web |author=Parameswaran |first=Prashanth |date=13 January 2015 |title=Explaining Indonesia's 'Sink The Vessels' Policy Under Jokowi |url=https://thediplomat.com/2015/01/explaining-indonesias-sink-the-vessels-policy-under-jokowi/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150125034604/https://thediplomat.com/2015/01/explaining-indonesias-sink-the-vessels-policy-under-jokowi/ |archive-date=25 January 2015 |access-date=18 July 2015 |publisher=The Diplomat}}{{cite web |last=Schonhardt |first=Sara |date=10 December 2014 |title=Terapi Kejut Jokowi Bagi Pencuri Ikan Asing |url=https://economy.okezone.com/read/2014/12/10/320/1077248/terapi-kejut-jokowi-bagi-pencuri-ikan-asing |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150713052233/https://economy.okezone.com/read/2014/12/10/320/1077248/terapi-kejut-jokowi-bagi-pencuri-ikan-asing |archive-date=13 July 2015 |access-date=15 April 2018 |publisher=Okezone |language=id}}

On the territorial disputes in the South China Sea, particularly in the Natuna Islands where China's nine-dash line intercepts Indonesian EEZ claims, Jokowi stated that "there will be no compromise on sovereignty,"{{cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/no-compromise-on-sovereignty-over-natuna-islands-despite-china-claims-indonesias-joko|title=No compromise on sovereignty over Natuna Islands despite China claims: Indonesia's Jokowi|publisher=The Straits Times|date=5 November 2016|access-date=21 August 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161106163438/https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/no-compromise-on-sovereignty-over-natuna-islands-despite-china-claims-indonesias-joko|archive-date=6 November 2016}} and renamed Indonesia's section of the waters in the South China Sea as "North Natuna Sea."{{cite web |author=Allard |first1=Tom |last2=Munthe |first2=Bernadette Christina |date=14 July 2017 |editor-last=Tarrant |editor-first=Bill |others=Additional reporting by Ben Blanchard |title=Asserting sovereignty, Indonesia renames part of South China Sea |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-indonesia-politics-map-idUKKBN19Z0YU?edition-redirect=uk |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210116191055/https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-indonesia-politics-map-idUKKBN19Z0YU?edition-redirect=uk |archive-date=16 January 2021 |access-date=21 August 2018 |publisher=Reuters}} In June 2016, he held a cabinet meeting off the islands aboard the Indonesian Navy corvette KRI Imam Bonjol, calling to step up maritime patrols in the area.{{cite web |author=Kapoor |first1=Kanupriya |last2=Jensen |first2=Fergus |date=23 June 2016 |editor-last=Cameron-Moore |editor-first=Simon |others=Additional reporting by Ben Blanchard |title=Indonesia president visits islands on warship, makes point to China |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSKCN0Z909D |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180821223139/https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSKCN0Z909D |archive-date=21 August 2018 |access-date=21 August 2018 |publisher=Reuters}} Under his administration, Indonesia has released an "Indo-Pacific Vision" for ASEAN countries, which calls for regional architecture and considers the Indian and Pacific Oceans as a single interconnected geostrategic area.{{cite web |author=Laksamana |first=Evan A. |date=20 November 2018 |title=Indonesia's Indo-Pacific vision is a call for Asean to stick together instead of picking sides |url=https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/geopolitics/article/2173934/indonesias-indo-pacific-vision-call-asean-stick-together |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181120041216/https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/geopolitics/article/2173934/indonesias-indo-pacific-vision-call-asean-stick-together |archive-date=20 November 2018 |access-date=3 January 2019 |publisher=South China Morning Post}} Indonesia also entered a trilateral cooperation agreement with Malaysia and the Philippines, allowing coordinated patrols in the pirate-infested Sulu Sea.{{cite journal |last1=Weatherbee |first1=Donald E. |date=2017 |title=Indonesia's Foreign Policy in 2016: Garuda Hovering |journal=Southeast Asian Affairs |publisher=ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute |pages=172 |issn=0377-5437 |jstor=26492600}}

In the Muslim world, Jokowi released a statement calling for the Muslim leaders at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation summit meeting in Jakarta to unite in reconciliation and push for Palestinian independence.{{cite web |author=Yosephine |first=Liza |date=7 March 2016 |title=Jokowi calls for unity for reconciliation in Palestine |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2016/03/07/jokowi-calls-unity-reconciliation-palestine.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160308095123/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2016/03/07/jokowi-calls-unity-reconciliation-palestine.html |archive-date=8 March 2016 |access-date=7 March 2016 |publisher=The Jakarta Post}} Under Jokowi, Indonesia's foreign minister has visited Palestine but refused entreaties to establish bilateral diplomatic relations with Israel.{{cite web|url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2016/03/31/indonesia-rejects-israels-latest-call-for-bilateral-relations.html|title=Indonesia rejects Israel's latest call for bilateral relations|publisher=The Jakarta Post|date=31 March 2016|access-date=18 April 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160402032815/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2016/03/31/indonesia-rejects-israels-latest-call-for-bilateral-relations.html|archive-date=2 April 2016}} An honorary consul was established in Ramallah in the West Bank though it had to be inaugurated in Amman, Jordan.{{Sfn|Weatherbee|2017|p=173}} Jokowi also condemned the persecution of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar and oversaw the departure of four Indonesian Air Force transport planes with 34 tons of relief supplies for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.{{cite web|url=https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/latest-irans-supreme-leader-condemns-myanmar-violence-49785622|title=The Latest: Indonesia sends 34 tons of aid for Rohingya|publisher=ABC News|date=12 September 2017|access-date=14 September 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170922080708/https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/latest-irans-supreme-leader-condemns-myanmar-violence-49785622|archive-date=22 September 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/indonesian-president-jokowi-deplores-violence-against-rohingya-9182930|title=Indonesian President Jokowi deplores violence against Rohingya|publisher=Channel News Asia|date=4 September 2017|access-date=14 September 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170904063025/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/indonesian-president-jokowi-deplores-violence-against-rohingya-9182930|archive-date=4 September 2017}} In October 2021, Jokowi advocated COVID-19 vaccine equity, urging richer countries to share their vaccines with poorer ones.{{cite news |last1=Vaswani |first1=Karishma |title=Indonesia calls for vaccine equity after Covid toll |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-59073105 |access-date=30 October 2021 |work=BBC News |date=29 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211029050117/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-59073105 |archive-date=29 October 2021|url-status=live}}

Responding to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, Jokowi visited both countries in July 2022, meeting with both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin, emphasizing in statements the need for peace and for the restoration of global food supply chains.{{cite news |last1=Llewellyn |first1=Aisyah |title=Widodo's Russia-Ukraine trip divides critics in Indonesia |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2022/7/5/indonesian-leaders-russia-ukraine-trip-divides-critics-at-home |access-date=31 October 2022 |work=Al Jazeera |date=5 July 2022 |language=en}} Despite his visit achieved nothing in contributing peace between both countries, Jokowi was praised for his effort as a mediator.{{Cite web |last1=Lestari |first1=Daurina |last2=Longdong |first2=Natania |date=2022-07-01 |title=Kunjungan Jokowi ke Ukraina dan Rusia Dipuji, Bawa Pesan Perdamaian |url=https://www.viva.co.id/berita/dunia/1492113-kunjungan-jokowi-ke-ukraina-dan-rusia-dipuji-bawa-pesan-perdamaian |access-date=2024-06-21 |website=www.viva.co.id |language=id}}{{Cite news |last=Firdaus |first=Arie |date=1 June 2022 |title="Misi damai" Jokowi dipuji di dalam negeri, tetapi hasilnya dipertanyakan |url=https://www.benarnews.org/indonesian/berita/misi-damai-jokowi-dipuji-di-dalam-negeri-tetapi-hasilnya-dipertanyakan-07012022142003.html |work=Benar News}} As Indonesia hosted the 2022 G20 Summit that year, Jokowi also invited Zelenskyy to attend,{{cite news |last1=Widianto |first1=Stanley |others=Additional reporting by Bernadette Christina Munthe |date=22 June 2022 |title=G20 president Indonesia seeks to ease crisis with Ukraine, Russia visits |language=en |work=Reuters |editor-last=Davies |editor-first=Ed |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/indonesia-president-push-peace-with-ukraine-russia-visits-minister-2022-06-22/ |access-date=31 October 2022}} while resisting calls to revoke Russia's invitation to the summit.{{cite news |last=Preussen |first=Wilhelmine |date=21 October 2022 |title=Putin's G20 invite won't be rescinded, Indonesian envoy says |work=POLITICO |url=https://www.politico.eu/article/russia-vladimir-putin-stays-invited-to-g20-summit-indonesian-ambassador-says/ |access-date=31 October 2022}}

During a press conference at the White House on 14 November 2023, Jokowi called for a ceasefire in the Gaza war, "for the sake of humanity," and urged US President Joe Biden to do more to end "atrocities" in the Gaza Strip.{{cite web |title=Indonesian President Joko Widodo urges Biden to help end Gaza 'atrocities' |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/14/indonesian-president-joko-widodo-urges-biden-to-help-end-gaza-atrocities |publisher=Al Jazeera |date=14 November 2023}} On 11 October, 2024, 2 Indonesian TNI soldiers serving as UNIFIL peacekeepers were injured by IDF tank gunfire on the UNIFIL headquarters located in Naqoura, southern Lebanon.{{cite web |title=Indonesian Foreign Minister Reveals Current Condition of Two TNI Soldiers Attacked by Israel |url=https://en.tempo.co/read/1927258/indonesian-foreign-minister-reveals-current-condition-of-two-tni-soldiers-attacked-by-israel|publisher=Tempo |date=11 October 2024}} In response, Jokowi called for caution amidst the apparent escalation and widening of the Israel-Hamas War to Lebanon.{{cite web |title=Jokowi Calls For Caution in Lebanon after Israeli Attack on TNI forces |url=https://nasional.tempo.co/read/1927345/jokowi-minta-semua-pasukan-tni-di-lebanon-hati-hati-setelah-serangan-israel |publisher=Tempo |date=11 October 2024}}

By April 2019, it was made public that Jokowi had decided in a meeting with cabinet ministers to move the capital of Indonesia away from Jakarta to a location outside Java.{{cite web |author=Afra |first=Sapiie Marguerite |date=29 April 2019 |title=Jokowi wants to move capital out of Java |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2019/04/29/jokowi-wants-to-move-capital-out-of-java.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190430032723/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2019/04/29/jokowi-wants-to-move-capital-out-of-java.html |archive-date=30 April 2019 |access-date=25 September 2019 |publisher=The Jakarta Post}} On 25 August 2019, it was further announced that the new capital would be located in Kalimantan, between the regencies of Penajam North Paser and Kutai Kartanegara.{{cite web |author=Aditya |first1=Arys |last2=Sipahutar |first2=Tassia |last3=Rahadiana |first3=Rieka |date=26 August 2019 |title=Indonesia Picks Borneo for New Capital Amid Jakarta Gridlock |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-08-26/jokowi-picks-borneo-for-new-capital-as-jakarta-nears-gridlock |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190827022714/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-08-26/jokowi-picks-borneo-for-new-capital-as-jakarta-nears-gridlock |archive-date=27 August 2019 |access-date=25 September 2019 |publisher=Bloomberg}} On 30 July 2024, Jokowi began working in the new capital, which was called Nusantara.{{cite web |first1=Richaldo |last1=Hariandja |date=31 July 2024 |title=Indonesia president begins working from new capital despite construction delays |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jul/30/indonesia-president-joko-widodo-nusantara-capital |access-date=31 July 2024 |work=The Guardian}}

Jokowi's second term ended on 20 October 2024, and he was succeeded by Prabowo Subianto with Jokowi's eldest son becoming vice president.{{cite news |title=Gibran Rakabuming Raka Becomes Indonesia's Youngest Vice President |url=https://jakartaglobe.id/news/gibran-rakabuming-raka-becomes-indonesias-youngest-vice-president |access-date=30 January 2025 |work=Jakarta Globe |date=20 October 2024 |language=en}} In the 2024 Indonesian local elections, he publicly endorsed 84 candidates for governors, mayors and regents.{{cite news |title=Jokowi Endorse 84 Calon di Pilkada 2024: Ini Beberapa Paslon di Pulau Jawa yang Didukungnya |url=https://www.tempo.co/politik/jokowi-endorse-84-calon-di-pilkada-2024-ini-beberapa-paslon-di-pulau-jawa-yang-didukungnya-1177574 |access-date=30 January 2025 |work=Tempo |date=5 December 2024 |language=id}} Jokowi-backed candidates received a significant boost in the election, namely in Central Java where the candidate backed by Jokowi defeated the PDI-P backed candidate in the party's traditional stronghold, and in North Sumatra where Jokowi's son-in-law Bobby Nasution defeated the previous governor.{{cite news |last1=Fernandes |first1=Arya |last2=Kenawas |first2=Yoes C. |last3=Tsauro |first3=Muhammad Ahalla |last4=Anggraini |first4=Titi |title=A victory for Jokowi and dynastic politics? Experts weigh in on Indonesia's 2024 regional elections |url=https://indonesiaatmelbourne.unimelb.edu.au/a-victory-for-jokowi-and-dynastic-politics-experts-weigh-in-on-indonesias-2024-regional-elections/ |access-date=4 December 2024 |publisher=University of Melbourne |date=28 November 2024 |language=en-AU}}

{{See also|Family of Joko Widodo}}

File:Marcoses and Jokowi 3.jpg at the Bogor Palace in Java on 5 September 2022]]

Jokowi married his wife Iriana on 24 December 1986. The couple has two sons and one daughter.{{Cite web |title=Biografi Presiden Jokowi dan Sejarah Pilkada DKI Jakarta 2012 |url=https://www.mediaipnu.or.id/2022/08/biografi-presiden-jokowi-dan-sejarah.html |access-date=30 August 2022 |website=mediaipnu.or.id |date=22 August 2022 |language=en-gb}} Their first son, Gibran Rakabuming Raka (born 1 October 1987), studied abroad in Sydney and Singapore (at the Management Development Institute of Singapore, MDIS) and served as the mayor of Surakarta, Jokowi's hometown, from 2021-2024. Their only daughter, Kahiyang Ayu (born 20 April 1992), completed an undergraduate degree in food technology at the state-owned Sebelas Maret University in Surakarta. Their second son, Kaesang Pangarep (born 25 December 1994), completed his high school years in ACS International, Singapore,{{cite web |author=Widhiarto |first1=Hasyim |last2=Dewi |first2=Sita W. |date=20 October 2014 |title=First Family stays cool, won't parade wealth |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2014/10/20/first-family-stays-cool-won-t-parade-wealth.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141021065448/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2014/10/20/first-family-stays-cool-won-t-parade-wealth.html |archive-date=21 October 2014 |access-date=14 April 2017 |publisher=The Jakarta Post}} is mostly known as an online vlogger. Jokowi has five grandchildren: a grandson and a granddaughter from Gibran (born in 2016 and 2019 respectively){{cite news |author1=Adi |first=Ganug Nugroho |date=17 November 2019 |title=Jokowi welcomes third grandchild, girl named La Lembah Manah |work=The Jakarta Post |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2019/11/16/jokowi-welcomes-third-grandchild-girl-named-la-lembah-manah.html |url-status=live |access-date=12 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210412201727/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2019/11/16/jokowi-welcomes-third-grandchild-girl-named-la-lembah-manah.html |archive-date=12 April 2021}} and a granddaughter and two grandsons from Kahiyang (born in 2018, 2020 and 2022 respectively).{{cite news |last1=Ghaliya |first1=Ghina |title=It's a boy: Jokowi welcomes fourth grandchild |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/08/05/its-a-boy-jokowi-welcomes-fourth-grandchild.html |access-date=12 April 2021 |work=The Jakarta Post |date=5 August 2020 |archive-date=12 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210412201729/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/08/05/its-a-boy-jokowi-welcomes-fourth-grandchild.html |url-status=live }}{{cite news |last1=Nugraheny |first1=Dian Erika |title=Nama Cucu Kelima Jokowi Panembahan Al Saud Nasution, Ini Artinya |url=https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2022/08/27/18384201/nama-cucu-kelima-jokowi-panembahan-al-saud-nasution-ini-artinya |access-date=31 August 2022 |work=kompas.com |date=27 August 2022 |language=id }}

Several members of Jokowi's family entered politics, running as candidates in 2020 local elections. Gibran declared his candidacy for the mayorship of Surakarta, in addition to his son-in-law Bobby Nasution (Medan) and brother-in-law Wahyu Purwanto (Gunung Kidul Regency).{{cite web |author=Yuwono |first1=Markus |last2=Dewantoro |first2=Labib |last3=Zamani |date=19 January 2020 |editor-last=Arief |editor-first=Teuku Muhammad Valdy |editor2-last=Purba |editor2-first=David Oliver |editor3-last=Belarminus |editor3-first=Robertus |editor4-last=Puji |editor4-first=Setyo |title=Ini Alasan 4 Keluarga Jokowi Berniat Maju Pilkada 2020 |url=https://regional.kompas.com/read/2020/01/19/07000051/ini-alasan-4-keluarga-jokowi-berniat-maju-pilkada-2020?page=all |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200119054858/https://regional.kompas.com/read/2020/01/19/07000051/ini-alasan-4-keluarga-jokowi-berniat-maju-pilkada-2020?page=all |archive-date=19 January 2020 |access-date=16 June 2020 |publisher=Kompas |language=id}} Gibran and Bobby won their elections, and both took office in 2021,{{cite news |title=Sebelas Dua Belas Aksi Gibran dan Bobby Pecat Bawahan Culas |url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5555225/sebelas-dua-belas-aksi-gibran-dan-bobby-pecat-bawahan-culas |access-date=31 July 2022 |work=detiknews |date=3 May 2021 |language=id-ID}} while Wahyu dropped his bid due to Jokowi's request for him not to run.{{cite news |title=Batal Maju di Pilkada, Sang Ipar Terhalang Restu Jokowi |url=https://news.detik.com/berita-jawa-tengah/d-5111754/batal-maju-di-pilkada-sang-ipar-terhalang-restu-jokowi |access-date=26 February 2024 |work=detiknews |date=28 July 2020 |language=id-ID}} Jokowi's younger sister Idayati married Anwar Usman, Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court of Indonesia, in May 2022.{{cite news |title=Ketua MK soal Idayati: Saya Tak Menyangka Beliau Adik Seorang Presiden |url=https://www.cnnindonesia.com/nasional/20220603074652-20-804212/ketua-mk-soal-idayati-saya-tak-menyangka-beliau-adik-seorang-presiden/amp |access-date=13 October 2023 |work=CNN Indonesia |date=3 June 2022 |language=id-ID}} In September 2023, Kaesang entered politics by joining Indonesian Solidarity Party and is named chairman few days later.{{Cite web |last=Yanwardhana |first=Emir |date=2023-09-26 |title=Kaesang Jadi Ketum PSI Bikin Heboh! Parpol Buka Suara |url=https://www.cnbcindonesia.com/news/20230926142517-4-475661/kaesang-jadi-ketum-psi-bikin-heboh-parpol-buka-suara |access-date=2023-12-07 |website=CNBC Indonesia |language=id-ID}} A month later, Gibran is announced as a vice-presidential candidate in the 2024 presidential election.{{Cite web |last1=Serliana |last2=Diba |first2=Teri Fans |date=2023-10-21 |title=Gibran Terima Surat Keputusan Golkar Sebagai Cawapres |url=https://www.cnbcindonesia.com/news/20231021144937-8-482520/gibran-terima-surat-keputusan-golkar-sebagai-cawapres |access-date=2023-12-07 |website=CNBC Indonesia |language=id-ID}}

Jokowi has been described as "Muslim but broadly secular in his outlook."{{cite news|url=https://www.economist.com/asia/2017/10/05/indonesian-politics-are-becoming-less-predictable|title=Indonesian politics are becoming less predictable|newspaper=The Economist|date=5 October 2017|access-date=5 October 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181011172924/https://www.economist.com/asia/2017/10/05/indonesian-politics-are-becoming-less-predictable|archive-date=11 October 2018}} His statement in 2019 that religion and politics should be separated prompted a public debate on whether he was promoting secularism in the country.{{cite news|url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2017/03/27/jokowi-accused-of-promoting-secularism.html|title=Jokowi accused of promoting secularism|newspaper=The Jakarta Post|author=La Batu, Safrin|date=27 March 2017|access-date=9 October 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170327054756/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2017/03/27/jokowi-accused-of-promoting-secularism.html|archive-date=27 March 2017}} In June 2013, a film titled Jokowi, depicting Jokowi's childhood and youth, was released.{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3032312/|title=Jokowi (2013)|publisher=IMDb|access-date=3 January 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131226145814/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3032312/|archive-date=26 December 2013}} He expressed some objections to the film, saying that he felt his life had been a simple one and was not worthy of being adapted into a film.{{cite web |author=Aziza |first=Kurnia Sari |date=22 May 2013 |editor-last=Wahono |editor-first=Tri |title=Tak Ada Izin, Jokowi Keberatan Film "Jokowi" |work=kompas.com |url=https://megapolitan.kompas.com/read/2013/05/22/13011689/Tak.Ada.Izin..Jokowi.Keberatan.Film.Jokowi |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130611065013/https://megapolitan.kompas.com/read/2013/05/22/13011689/Tak.Ada.Izin..Jokowi.Keberatan.Film.Jokowi |archive-date=11 June 2013 |access-date=3 January 2014 |language=id}}

According to The Economist, Jokowi "has a penchant for loud rock music" and owned a bass guitar signed by Robert Trujillo of heavy metal band Metallica which was confiscated by the KPK.{{cite news|url=https://www.economist.com/asia/2013/06/08/mr-joko-goes-to-jakarta|title=Mr Joko goes to Jakarta|newspaper=The Economist|author=Banyan|date=8 June 2013|access-date=8 June 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181011172910/https://www.economist.com/asia/2013/06/08/mr-joko-goes-to-jakarta|archive-date=11 October 2018}} In November 2017, Danish Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen, who was on an official visit to Jakarta, gave Jokowi a Metallica Master of Puppets vinyl box set as a diplomatic gift. It was signed by the band's drummer and co-founder, Lars Ulrich, a Danish native.{{cite web |author=Maine |first=Samantha |date=29 November 2017 |title=Danish Prime Minister gives gift of Metallica boxset to Indonesian President |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/danish-prime-minister-metallica-boxset-to-indonesian-president-2166406 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171129172458/https://www.nme.com/news/music/danish-prime-minister-metallica-boxset-to-indonesian-president-2166406 |archive-date=29 November 2017 |access-date=30 November 2017 |publisher=NME}} Under his policy of transparency, Jokowi paid IDR 11 million ($800) out of his personal funds to claim the record, which had been declared a state asset to avoid accusations of gratification.{{cite web |author=Meixler |first=Eli |date=22 February 2018 |title=Indonesia's President Paid $800 to Keep a Limited-Edition Metallica Album |url=https://time.com/5172101/indonesia-president-joko-widodo-metallica-master-of-puppets/?xid=time_socialflow_twitter |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109043406/https://time.com/5172101/indonesia-president-joko-widodo-metallica-master-of-puppets/?xid=time_socialflow_twitter |archive-date=9 November 2020 |access-date=23 February 2018 |publisher=Time}} In support of Megadeth's tour to Indonesia in 2018, the band's lead vocalist Dave Mustaine invited Jokowi to attend the concert.{{Cite web |last=Hasibuan |first=Lynda |date=2018-09-18 |title=Megadeth Ajak Jokowi-Ganjar Pranowo Nonton Konser Mereka |url=https://www.cnbcindonesia.com/lifestyle/20180919190728-33-33901/megadeth-ajak-jokowi-ganjar-pranowo-nonton-konser-mereka |access-date=2023-12-04 |website=CNBC Indonesia}} Unable to attend, Jokowi opens the concert through a video greeting, saying "I am a fan of Megadeth, I like their songs; Sweating Bullets, Ashes in Your Mouth, and Wake Up Dead. Enjoy watching everyone".{{Cite web |last=Krisnadefa |first=Edu |date=2018-10-28 |title=Sebelum Megadeth Tampil, Jokowi Beri Kejutan di Jogjarockarta 2018 |url=https://www.liputan6.com/showbiz/read/3678156/sebelum-megadeth-tampil-jokowi-beri-kejutan-di-jogjarockarta-2018?page=2 |access-date=2023-12-04 |website=Liputan6.com}} He is also a fan of other metal bands including Lamb of God, Carcass and Napalm Death.{{Cite web |last=Setiawan |first=Tri Susanto |date=1 May 2015 |editor-last=Wahono |editor-first=Tri |title=Protes Hukuman Mati, Carcass Ledek Jokowi sebagai "Poser" |url=https://entertainment.kompas.com/read/xml/2015/05/01/185928010/Protes.Hukuman.Mati.Carcass.Ledek.Jokowi.sebagai.Poser. |access-date=21 March 2023 |website=kompas.com |language=id}} On 2 November 2013, while he was the Governor of Jakarta, he was seen in the rock festival Rock in Solo in casual dress.{{Cite web |last=Wismabrata |first=Michael Hangga |date=3 November 2013 |editor-last=Syatiri |editor-first=Ana Shofiana |title=Jokowi Nonton Konser Rock hingga ke Solo |url=https://regional.kompas.com/read/xml/2013/11/03/0814596/Jokowi.Nonton.Konser.Rock.hingga.ke.Solo |access-date=21 March 2023 |website=kompas.com |language=id}}

He has also been noted by many to be very similar in appearance to former US president Barack Obama;{{Cite web|title=Someone Noticed That The President Of Indonesia Looks Exactly Like Obama And Internet Lost It|url=https://www.boredpanda.com/indonesian-president-compared-to-obama/|access-date=16 July 2021|website=Bored Panda|date=18 May 2018 |language=en-US|archive-date=16 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210716000204/https://www.boredpanda.com/indonesian-president-compared-to-obama/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Ke|first=Bryan|date=18 May 2018|title=People Love That Indonesia's President Looks Like Barack Obama|url=https://nextshark.com/people-love-indonesias-president-looks-like-barack-obama/|access-date=16 July 2021|website=NextShark|language=en-US|archive-date=16 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210716000205/https://nextshark.com/people-love-indonesias-president-looks-like-barack-obama/|url-status=live}} his outsider political profile also inspired comparisons to Obama.{{Cite web |last=Lamb |first=Kate |date=3 April 2019 |title=Joko Widodo: How 'Indonesia's Obama' failed to live up to the hype |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/apr/04/joko-widodo-how-indonesias-obama-failed-to-live-up-to-the-hype |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220407182658/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/apr/04/joko-widodo-how-indonesias-obama-failed-to-live-up-to-the-hype |archive-date=7 April 2022 |access-date=7 April 2022 |website=The Guardian}}{{Cite web |last=Hollingsworth |first=Julia |date=16 April 2019 |title=Joko Widodo: Has the shine worn off Indonesia's Obama? |url=https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/15/asia/indonesia-joko-widodo-intl/index.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220407182713/https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/15/asia/indonesia-joko-widodo-intl/index.html |archive-date=7 April 2022 |access-date=7 April 2022 |website=CNN}}

Jokowi is a silat practitioner. He had been practicing Setia Hati Terate style from Persaudaraan Setia Hati Terate school since his time at junior high school and eventually mastering it. He attained first degree pendekar warga rank of the silat school on 16 November 2013.{{Cite web|last=Rinovsky|first=Riky|date=14 November 2018|title=PSHT: Jokowi Pendekar Utama Pencak silat Indonesia|url=https://wartakepri.co.id/2018/11/15/psht-jokowi-pendekar-utama-pencak-silat-indonesia/|access-date=29 December 2021|website=WartaKepri.co.id|language=en-US|archive-date=29 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211229090514/https://wartakepri.co.id/2018/11/15/psht-jokowi-pendekar-utama-pencak-silat-indonesia/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Rahmawan|first=Yahya Ali|date=29 August 2018|title=Ternyata Jokowi pendekar Setia Hati Terate|url=https://madiunraya.com/ternyata-jokowi-pendekar-setia-hati-terate/|access-date=29 December 2021|website=Madiun Raya|language=id-ID|archive-date=29 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211229090514/https://madiunraya.com/ternyata-jokowi-pendekar-setia-hati-terate/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web |last=Arela Febriani |first=Gresnia |date=3 September 2018 |editor-last=Nugroho |editor-first=Irwan |others=Designed by Luthfy Syahban |title=Pencak Silat, dari Sukarno Hingga Jokowi |url=https://news.detik.com/x/detail/investigasi/20180903/Pencak-Silat/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211229100528/https://news.detik.com/x/detail/investigasi/20180903/Pencak-Silat/ |archive-date=29 December 2021 |access-date=29 December 2021 |website=detikx}}

File:2024 Indonesian local election law protests, 22 August 2024, Jeromi Mikhael 85.jpg reads "DPR kacung Jokowi" ({{lit|House of Representatives is Jokowi's lackey}}) and criticism of Jokowi's nepotism during 2024 Indonesian local election law protests.]]

Jokowi was criticized for his policies that tend to weaken the opposition parties, limiting freedom of speech, and repressive acts by law enforcement officials in demonstrations.{{Cite web|title=29 Tanda-tanda Jokowi Otoriter Menurut YLBHI|url=https://www.suara.com/news/2020/06/14/153324/29-tanda-tanda-jokowi-otoriter|website=suara.com|language=id|access-date=2024-03-09}} Other policies such as the Omnibus Law on Job Creation and the Electronic Information and Transaction Act (UU ITE) also became a topic of this accusation.{{Cite web|title=Apakah Pemerintahan Jokowi Otoriter? Simak Debat Rustam dan Ulil|url=https://www.suara.com/news/2020/10/09/112838/apakah-pemerintahan-jokowi-otoriter-simak-debat-rustam-dan-ulil|website=suara.com|language=id|access-date=2024-03-09}} This was denied by the PDI-P secretary-general Hasto Kristiyanto, who said that the government was taking action against unlawful behavior such as damaging public facilities or spreading fake news so that what the security forces were doing was not a repressive action like the behavior of an authoritarian regime.{{Cite web|last=Wibowo|first=Eko Ari|date=2020-10-29|title=PDIP Tak Sepakat Rezim Jokowi Disebut Otoriter Bak Orba|url=https://nasional.tempo.co/read/1400471/pdip-tak-sepakat-rezim-jokowi-disebut-otoriter-bak-orba|website=Tempo|language=en|access-date=2024-03-09}} After the passing of several controversial bills and repressive actions by security forces against large protests since 2019,{{cite web|author=Putri|first=Budiarti Utami|date=19 September 2019|editor-last=Bhwana|editor-first=Petir Garda|others=Translated by Ricky Mohammad Nugraha|title=Expert Deems Law Revisions as a Return of the New Order|url=https://en.tempo.co/read/1249686/expert-deems-law-revisions-as-a-return-of-the-new-order|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190920221042/https://en.tempo.co/read/1249686/expert-deems-law-revisions-as-a-return-of-the-new-order|archive-date=20 September 2019|access-date=24 December 2020|publisher=Tempo}} his government was criticized for "Neo-authoritarianism," which was linked to the New Order regime (Indonesia during Suharto's presidency).{{cite web|author=Lindsey|first=Tim|date=7 November 2017|title=Jokowi in Indonesia's 'Neo-New Order'|url=https://www.eastasiaforum.org/2017/11/07/jokowi-in-indonesias-neo-new-order/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107035600/https://www.eastasiaforum.org/2017/11/07/jokowi-in-indonesias-neo-new-order/|archive-date=7 November 2017|access-date=24 December 2020|publisher=East Asia Forum}} South China Morning Post even gave him the nickname of "Little Suharto."{{cite web|author=Yuniar|first=Resty Woro|date=10 November 2020|title='Little Suharto'? Indonesian leader Widodo's places Twitter personalities, allies in key posts, sparking backlash|url=https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3109116/little-suharto-indonesian-leader-widodos-move-place-twitter|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201110020320/https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3109116/little-suharto-indonesian-leader-widodos-move-place-twitter|archive-date=10 November 2020|access-date=10 November 2020|publisher=South China Morning Post}}

The appearance of Jokowi's name on the National examination questions[https://web.archive.org/web/20140421235902/http://www.antaranews.com/berita/429421/jokowi-muncul-di-soal-ujian-nasional Jokowi muncul di soal ujian nasional]. Diakses dari situs berita Antara News pada 5 Mei 2014 and Jokowi's arrival on the ITB campus[https://web.archive.org/web/20140505175429/https://id.berita.yahoo.com/kedatangan-jokowi-ditolak-mahasiswa-itb-071921101.html Kedatangan Jokowi Ditolak Mahasiswa ITB]. Diakses dari situs berita yahoo.com pada 5 Mei 2014 also caused controversy because it was seen as an act of politicization. He also drew criticism for failing to correctly mention the city of birth of Indonesia's first president Sukarno on 1 June 2015. Jokowi states that Sukarno was born in Blitar, but historically he was born in Pandean Street, Peneleh, Surabaya. Various criticisms were also addressed to his subordinates such as the State Secretariat and the Presidential Communications Team for providing the President with "wrong material."[https://web.archive.org/web/20150707160806/http://fokusbisnis.com/jokowi-dikecam-sebut-soekarno-lahir-di-blitar Jokowi dikecam sebut Soekarno lahir di Blitar]. Diakses dari situs berita Fokus Bisnis pada 4 Juni 2015

Jokowi again drew strong criticism after signing the Presidential Regulation concerning Increases in Down Payments for Official Cars. Jokowi admitted that he did not know what he signed and revoke the bill.[https://web.archive.org/web/20150512184938/http://nasional.kompas.com/read/2015/04/06/15311651/Mensesneg.Presiden.Jokowi.Cabut.Perpres.Uang.Muka.Mobil.Pejabat Mensesneg: Presiden Jokowi Cabut Perpres Uang Muka Mobil Pejabat] Diakses dari situs berita Kompas pada 4 Juni 2015 However, it resulted in satirical gags of "I don't read what I signed."

Jokowi was strongly criticized after appointing HM Prasetyo as attorney general, because HM Prasetyo is considered not to have sufficient experience in the prosecutor's office and is considered to be entrusted to a political party.[https://web.archive.org/web/20141122163248/http://nasional.kompas.com/read/2014/11/20/18350431/Tunjuk.HM.Prasetyo.Jadi.Jaksa.Agung.Komitmen.Jokowi.Benahi.Kejaksaan.Diragukan Tunjuk HM Prasetyo Jadi Jaksa Agung, Komitmen Jokowi Benahi Kejaksaan Diragukan.] Diakses dari situs berita Kompas pada 21 November 2014 He was also considered inconsistent because he appointed Airlangga Hartarto, General Chairman of Golkar as Minister of Industry, after initially asking the minister not to hold concurrent positions as a political party administrator.[https://web.archive.org/web/20180304232739/https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2018/01/17/13082141/diizinkan-rangkap-jabatan-oleh-jokowi-ini-reaksi-airlangga-hartarto Diizinkan Rangkap Jabatan oleh Jokowi, Ini Reaksi Airlangga Hartarto.] dari situs Kompas Previously, Puan Maharani also served as Chair of the PDI-P Central Committee for some time while serving as Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Cultural Affairs.

Jokowi again attracted widespread controversy and protests from various elements of society when he proposed Commissioner General Budi Gunawan to the DPR in mid-January 2015 as the sole candidate for National Police Chief. Budi Gunawan was considered as having a bad record of being a police and was once an aide to former president Megawati Sukarnoputri which was considered as politics of "returning favor." A day before he was confirmed as a candidate by the DPR, he was named a suspect by the Corruption Eradication Commission in the alleged fat bank account case. President Jokowi then decided to postpone his inauguration as National Police Chief until the legal process involving Budi Gunawan was completed and appointed Deputy National Police Chief Commissioner General Badrodin Haiti to carry out the daily duties of National Police Chief.[https://web.archive.org/web/20150216112610/http://news.metrotvnews.com/read/2015/01/16/346087/presiden-jokowi-tunda-pengangkatan-budi-gunawan-jadi-kapolri/Presiden.Jokowi.Tunda.Pengangkatan.Budi.Gunawan.Jadi.Kapolri Presiden Jokowi Tunda Pengangkatan Budi Gunawan Jadi Kapolri.] Diakses dari situs berita metrotvnews pada 16 Februari 2015 In the end, Badrodin Haiti was officially appointed as National Police Chief by President Jokowi on April 17, 2015,[https://web.archive.org/web/20150713055311/http://nasional.kompas.com/read/2015/04/17/09274001/Dilantik.Jokowi.Badrodin.Haiti.Resmi.Jadi.Kapolri Dilantik Jokowi, Badrodin Haiti Resmi Jadi Kapolri.] Diakses dari situs berita Kompas pada 4 Juni 2015 then replaced by Tito Karnavian, while Budi Gunawan assumed the position of Head of BIN.{{Cite web|author=Humas Setkab RI|date=2016-09-09|title=Dilantik Presiden, Budi Gunawan Resmi Jadi Kepala BIN|url=https://setkab.go.id/dilantik-presiden-budi-gunawan-resmi-jadi-kepala-bin/|website=Sekretariat Kabinet Republik Indonesia|language=id-ID|access-date=2023-03-20}} Because of his decision to not nominate Budi Gunawan as a candidate for the Chief of the National police, he was jeered by PDI-P party cadres.{{Cite web |last=Setiawan |first=Agus |date=2023-10-23 |title=Rommy-PPP Sebut Jokowi Pernah Disoraki Kader PDIP Usai Bikin Megawati Marah: Halaman 2 |url=https://www.viva.co.id/berita/politik/1649977-rommy-ppp-sebut-jokowi-pernah-disoraki-kader-pdip-usai-bikin-megawati-marah |access-date=2024-04-20 |website=Viva |language=id}}

File:2024 Indonesian local election law protests, 22 August 2024, Jeromi Mikhael 55.jpg emblazoned with Jokowi's face and posters containing criticism and accusations of Jokowi's dynasty politics during the 2024 protests.]]

Jokowi was accused of dynastic politics at the end of his reign.{{Cite news|last=Saptohutomo|first=Aryo Putranto|date=15 March 2024|title=Isu Politik Dinasti Jokowi, Pakar: Konstitusi Tidak Dirancang untuk Keluarga|url=https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2024/03/15/04000041/isu-politik-dinasti-jokowi-pakar--konstitusi-tidak-dirancang-untuk-keluarga|work=Kompas.com|language=id|access-date=2024-06-20}} This accusation arose after his eldest son, Gibran Rakabuming Raka ran as a vice presidential candidate alongside presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto in the 2024 presidential election, following the Constitutional Court's decision with its chairman Anwar Usman who is Jokowi's brother-in-law. Apart from that, this accusation is also increasingly being exaggerated when other Jokowi family such as Bobby Nasution are planning to take part in the 2024 general election for Governor of North Sumatra, Kaesang Pangarep is a potential candidate to replace his older brother Gibran as mayor of Surakarta, as well as Erina Gudono, Kaesang's wife, who is said to be running in the 2024 Sleman Regent general election.{{Cite web|title=Politik Dinasti Jokowi Ramai-ramai Disorot Pengamat Politik, Pakar Hukum Tata Negara sampai Media Internasional|url=https://nasional.tempo.co/read/1845894/politik-dinasti-jokowi-ramai-ramai-disorot-pengamat-politik-pakar-hukum-tata-negara-sampai-media-internasional|website=tempo.com|language=id|access-date=2024-03-09}} Jokowi was also accused of nepotism and undermining "people's sovereignty".{{Cite web|last=Wijayaatmaja|first=Yakub Pryatama|date=February 2024|title=Dinasti Politik dan Nepotisme Jokowi Bertentangan dengan Kedaulatan Rakyat|url=https://mediaindonesia.com/politik-dan-hukum/653189/dinasti-politik-dan-nepotisme-jokowi-bertentangan-dengan-kedaulatan-rakyat|website=mediaindonesia.com|language=id|access-date=2024-06-20}} Tempo magazine accused Jokowi dynasty politics of destroying democracy in Indonesia. Tempo also wrote that Jokowi's interference in the 2024 Indonesian presidential election was a form of Jokowi's effort to protect him from legal consequences.{{Cite news|date=October 2023|title=Dinasti Politik Jokowi Menghancurkan Demokrasi|url=https://majalah.tempo.co/read/opini/170015/dinasti-politik-jokowi|work=Tempo|access-date=2024-06-20}} This culminated in the 2024 Indonesian local election law protests after an attempt by the House of Representatives to drafting a bill on regional head elections (Pilkada) that contradicts the Constitutional Court's ruling and power.{{Cite web |title=Demo Darurat Indonesia: Ribuan Buruh & Mahasiswa Kepung Gedung DPR RI |url=https://www.cnbcindonesia.com/news/20240822080823-4-565356/demo-darurat-indonesia-ribuan-buruh-mahasiswa-kepung-gedung-dpr-ri |access-date=2024-08-26 |website=CNBC Indonesia |language=id}}

The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) reported Jokowi to be included in their 2024 finalists for Person of the Year in Organized Crime and Corruption, being one of the people who received the most votes that year.{{cite news |author=Savero Aristia Wienanto|date=31 December 2024 |title=Indonesia's Jokowi Shortlisted for Corrupt Person of the Year |url=https://en.tempo.co/read/1958698/indonesias-jokowi-shortlisted-for-corrupt-person-of-the-year |access-date=3 January 2025 |work=Tempo.co}} OCCRP stated that "civil society groups and experts say that Jokowi's government significantly weakened Indonesia's anti-corruption commission" and that "Jokowi was also widely criticised for undermining Indonesia’s electoral and judicial institutions to benefit the political ambitions of his son, who is now vice-president."{{Cite web |title=Behind the Decision (Indonesia): How OCCRP's 'Person of the Year' Highlights the Fight Against Corruption |url=https://www.occrp.org/en/announcement/behind-the-decision-indonesia-how-occrps-person-of-the-year-highlights-the-fight-against-corruption |access-date=3 January 2025 |publisher=Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project|date=2 January 2025}} Despite all this, the OCCRP announced the deposed Syrian president Bashar al-Assad as the winner.{{Cite web |title=Bashar al-Assad |url=https://www.occrp.org/en/person-of-the-year/bashar-al-assad |access-date=3 January 2025 |publisher=Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project|date=3 January 2025}}

On 12 February 2024, investigative journalist Dandhy Laksono released a documentary on YouTube directed by him, titled Dirty Vote, alleging that Joko Widodo used state funds to support Prabowo Subianto's campaign, becoming viral within the day and prompting accusations of sabotage by Prabowo's campaign team.{{Cite web |title=Indonesia Documentary Claims Widodo Improperly Backed Election Favourite |url=https://www.barrons.com/news/indonesia-documentary-claims-widodo-improperly-backed-election-favourite-5ddc0df9 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240213152004/https://www.barrons.com/news/indonesia-documentary-claims-widodo-improperly-backed-election-favourite-5ddc0df9 |archive-date=13 February 2024 |access-date=2024-02-13 |website=Barron's |language=en}} The presidential office denied the claims, while protests were held in reaction to the allegations.{{cite news |date=15 February 2024 |title=Prabowo Subianto claims victory in Indonesia's election, as counting continues in world's largest single-day vote |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02-14/indonesia-election-key-takeaways/103456122 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240215015247/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02-14/indonesia-election-key-takeaways/103456122 |archive-date=15 February 2024 |access-date=15 February 2024 |work=ABC Australia |language=en}}

Jokowi is often a target for fake news coverages. As he was elected president in the digital age, Jokowi often got hurled by fake news about himself or his family. These fake news include his parents and him being Chinese,[https://web.archive.org/web/20181105110817/http://www.beritasatu.com/nasional/407309-kejamnya-fitnah-bambang-tri.html Kejamnya Fitnah Bambang Tri.] dari situs BeritaSatu[http://nasional.kontan.co.id/news/iklan-rip-jokowi-dilaporkan-ke-polisi Iklan RIP Jokowi Dilaporkan ke Polisi], dari situs Kontan non-Muslim,[https://web.archive.org/web/20190124112525/http://www.masterberita.com/2016/10/foto-jokowi-beragama-kristen-beredar.html Foto Jokowi Beragama Kristen Beredar.] dari situs MasterBerita[http://pojoksatu.id/news/berita-nasional/2017/11/02/pakai-baju-kota-kotak-jokowi-makan-babi-panggang/ Pakai Baju Kotak-Kotak, Jokowi Makan Babi Panggan.] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220624041231/https://pojoksatu.id/news/berita-nasional/2017/11/02/pakai-baju-kota-kotak-jokowi-makan-babi-panggang/ |date=24 June 2022 }} dari situs Pojoksatu descendant of communists,{{cite web | url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-3944003/jengkelnya-jokowi-kena-hoax-foto-bareng-dn-aidit | title=Jengkelnya Jokowi Kena Hoax Foto Bareng DN Aidit }} his daughter-in-law having an affair,[http://batamnews.co.id/berita-9811-ustaz-fadri-kader-pks-ini-tuding-menantu-jokowi-hamil-di-luar-nikah.html Kader PKS ini Tuding Menantu Jokowi Hamil di Luar Nikah.] dari situs BatamNews sowing discord after the 2017 Jakarta gubernatorial election,[http://www.pikiran-rakyat.com/nasional/2018/01/02/hoax-pidato-jokowi-soal-ancaman-keamanan-terkait-hasil-pilkada-jakarta-417107 Hoax Pidato Jokowi Soal Keamanan Terkait Hasil Pilkada Jakarta.] dari situs Pikiran Rakyat and many others.[https://news.detik.com/berita/d-3376443/pemerintah-tepis-isu-10-juta-tenaga-kerja-china-masuk-indonesia Pemerintah Tepis Isu 10 Juta Tenaga Kerja China Masuk Indonesia.][http://sp.beritasatu.com/home/pemesan-survei-stan-greenberg-ternyata-partai-demokrat/49435 Pemesan Survei Stan Greenberg Ternyata Partai Demokrat.]{{dead link|date=May 2021|bot=InternetArchiveBot|fix-attempted=yes}} dari situs BeritaSatu[https://www.merdeka.com/peristiwa/parahnya-kelakuan-arsad-edit-foto-porno-jokowi-mau-cabuli-bocah.html Parahnya Kelakuan Arsad, Edit Foto Porno Jokowi dan Mau Cabuli Bocah.] dari situs Merdeka

{{Main article|Joko Widodo university diploma controversy|2025 Indonesian protests}}

Jokowi's university diploma questioned for authenticity. Rismon Hasiholan Sianipar, an alumnus of the Faculty of Technology of Gajah Mada University who believes that his university diploma issued by Gadjah Mada University (UGM) in 1985 is fake, is supported by telematics expert Roy Suryo.{{Cite web |date=17 March 2025 |title=Rismon Benar, Ijazah Jokowi Palsu |url=https://rmol.id/politik/read/2025/03/17/659973/rismon-benar-ijazah-jokowi-palsu |access-date=17 April 2025 |website=RMOL.id}}

Roy Suryo, a telematics expert and former Minister of Youth and Sports referred to his old post on 25 February 2020, which contained an attachment to the page of a 1985 graduation book. In the book, there is a photo of the late Hari Mulyono listed under the name ‘Jokowi’. In addition, Roy Suryo also questioned the authenticity of Jokowi's diploma, which has never been proven. In addition, Roy Suryo also highlighted the fonts or letters used in the document. According to him, printing technology in 1985 did not allow the use of fonts seen in Jokowi's diploma and thesis documents.

On 15 and 16 April 2025, protests regarding the authenticity of his university diploma took place in Yogyakarta, right at UGM, and Surakarta, right at his residence.{{Cite web |last=NV |first=Tara Wahyu |title=Usai UGM, Massa Geruduk Rumah Jokowi Tanya Keaslian Ijazah |url=https://www.detik.com/jateng/berita/d-7871167/usai-ugm-massa-geruduk-rumah-jokowi-tanya-keaslian-ijazah |access-date=2025-04-17 |website=detikjateng |language=id-ID}}{{Cite web |date=15 April 2025 |title=Massa Datangi UGM Tuntut Bukti Keaslian Ijazah Jokowi |url=https://www.cnnindonesia.com/nasional/20250415091817-20-1218826/massa-datangi-ugm-tuntut-bukti-keaslian-ijazah-jokowi |access-date=17 April 2025 |website=CNN Indonesia}}

On 22 May 2025, after comparing Joko Widodo' university diploma with other diplomas and UGM's university record, Criminal Investigation Agency declared his university diploma authentic.{{Cite web |last=Naibaho |first=Rumondang |title=Bareskrim Setop Penyelidikan Ijazah Palsu Jokowi: Tak Ada Tindak Pidana |url=https://www.detik.com/jateng/berita/d-7926847/bareskrim-setop-penyelidikan-ijazah-palsu-jokowi-tak-ada-tindak-pidana |access-date=2025-05-22 |website=detikjateng |language=id-ID}}{{Cite web |date=2025-05-22 |title=Bareskrim Nyatakan Ijazah Jokowi Asli |url=https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2025/05/22/14195191/bareskrim-nyatakan-ijazah-jokowi-asli |access-date=2025-05-22 |website=kompas.com |language=id}}

{{ill|Jokowi Adalah Kita|id|Jokowi adalah Kita}} is an Indonesian drama film about Jokowi's life. The film starred Ben Joshua, Sylvia Fully, and Agustin Taidy. The film was released on 20 November 2014.{{Cite web|date=2021-12-30|title=Asal Usul dan Arti Kata YNTKTS Lengkap di Media Sosial|url=https://dirgantara-lapan.or.id/arti-kata-yntkts-lengkap-di-media-sosial/|website=Dirgantara Lapan |language=en-US|access-date=2023-06-20|archive-date=2023-06-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230620170539/https://dirgantara-lapan.or.id/arti-kata-yntkts-lengkap-di-media-sosial/}} However, the broadcast was delayed due to protest of the government's decision to increase the price of fuel.{{cite web|url=http://www.21cineplex.com/slowmotion/jadwal-tayang-film-jokowi-adalah-kita-ditunda,5373.htm|title=Jadwal Tayang Film Jokowi Adalah Kita Ditunda|author=Alit Bagus Ariyadi|publisher=21cineplex.com|date=21 November 2014|accessdate=22 September 2015|archive-date=2015-07-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150708224500/http://www.21cineplex.com/slowmotion/jadwal-tayang-film-jokowi-adalah-kita-ditunda,5373.htm}}

One of his quotes that went popular with the public is the sentence "{{lang|id|Yo ndak tau. Kok tanya saya?}}" (in Indonesian, usually shortened as YNTKTS), which literally means "I don't know. Why are you asking me?"{{Cite web|date=2021-12-30|title=Asal Usul dan Arti Kata YNTKTS Lengkap di Media Sosial|url=https://dirgantara-lapan.or.id/arti-kata-yntkts-lengkap-di-media-sosial/|website=Dirgantara Lapan |language=en-US|access-date=18 April 2024|archive-date=2023-06-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230620170539/https://dirgantara-lapan.or.id/arti-kata-yntkts-lengkap-di-media-sosial/}} It was first used when Jokowi was the Governor of Jakarta when he was interviewed by journalists and he tends to answer them with this quote.{{Cite web |last=Prihatnomo |first=Jati |title=Di Balik Bahasa Gaul YNTKTS dan YTBJTS |url=https://www.suaramerdeka.com/nasional/pr-04173385/di-balik-bahasa-gaul-yntkts-dan-ytbjts |access-date=2024-04-18 |website=Suara Merdeka |language=id}} It was made popular in many social media platforms in the 2020s.{{Cite web|title=Asal-Usul Ucapan Legendaris "YNTKTS" Jokowi Sampai Populer Dijadikan Meme|url=https://voi.id/bernas/59878/asal-usul-ucapan-legendaris-yntkts-jokowi-sampai-populer-dijadikan-meme|website=Waktunya Merevolusi Pemberitaan|language=id|access-date=2023-06-20|archive-date=2023-06-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230620104919/https://voi.id/bernas/59878/asal-usul-ucapan-legendaris-yntkts-jokowi-sampai-populer-dijadikan-meme}} In Indonesian internet slang, this quote could be used in a satire or a joke to a problem.{{Cite web |last=Qothrunnada |first=Kholida |title=Ternyata Ini Artinya YNTKTS, Singkatan Bahasa Gaul Ala Netizen |url=https://wolipop.detik.com/entertainment-news/d-6670561/ternyata-ini-artinya-yntkts-singkatan-bahasa-gaul-ala-netizen |access-date=2024-04-18 |website=wolipop |publisher=detikcom |language=id-ID}} A variation of this quote is made by his youngest son Kaesang Pangarep when Najwa Shihab in her talkshow asked about Jokowi's hobby of raising tadpoles, in which he replied, "{{lang|id|Ya tanya bapak. Jangan tanya saya.}}" (usually shortened as YTBJTS), which literally means "Yeah. Ask my dad. Don't ask me."

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• 70px Star of the Republic of Indonesia, 1st Class – 2014{{cite web|url=https://kebudayaan.kemdikbud.go.id/muspres/tanda-kehormatan-yang-dimiliki-presiden/|title=Tanda Kehormatan yang dimiliki Presiden|publisher=Ministry of Education of Culture: Directorate General of Culture|language=id|author=Museum Kepresidenan|date=10 May 2019|access-date=23 August 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190823105907/https://kebudayaan.kemdikbud.go.id/muspres/tanda-kehormatan-yang-dimiliki-presiden/|archive-date=23 August 2019}}
• 70px Star of Mahaputera, 1st Class – 2014
• 70px Star of Merit, 1st Class – 2011{{cite web |last=Ari |first=Eko |date=12 August 2011 |title=Inilah 30 Nama Penerima Bintang Tanda Jasa 2011 |url=https://nasional.tempo.co/read/351458/inilah-30-nama-penerima-bintang-tanda-jasa-2011 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180928044012/https://nasional.tempo.co/read/351458/inilah-30-nama-penerima-bintang-tanda-jasa-2011 |archive-date=28 September 2018 |access-date=27 September 2018 |publisher=Tempo |language=id}}
• 70px Star of Humanity – 2014
• 70px Star of Democracy Upholder, 1st Class – 2014
• 70px Star of Budaya Parama Dharma – 2014
• 70px Star of Bhayangkara, 1st Class – 2014
• 70px Guerilla Star – 2014
• 70px Sacred Star – 2014
• 70px Star of Dharma – 2014
• 70px Star of Yudha Dharma, 1st Class – 2014
• 70px Star of Kartika Eka Paksi, 1st Class – 2014
• 70px Star of Jalasena, 1st Class – 2014
• 70px Star of Swa Bhuwana Paksa, 1st Class – 2014

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• 70px Medal of Ghazi Amanullah – 29 January 2018{{cite news |author=Sani |first=Ahmad Faiz Ibnu |date=30 January 2018 |title=Jokowi Receives Ghazi Amanullah Medal from Afghan President |url=https://en.tempo.co/read/915281/jokowi-receives-ghazi-amanullah-medal-from-afghan-president |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191228004402/https://en.tempo.co/read/915281/jokowi-receives-ghazi-amanullah-medal-from-afghan-president |archive-date=28 December 2019 |access-date=30 January 2018 |newspaper=Tempo}}

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• 70x70px The Most Esteemed Family Order of Brunei (DK) – 7 February 2015{{cite web |date=8 February 2015 |title=HM confers state decoration on Indonesian President |url=http://www.bt.com.bn/frontpage-news-national/2015/02/08/hm-confers-state-decoration-indonesian-president |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150208050214/http://www.bt.com.bn/frontpage-news-national/2015/02/08/hm-confers-state-decoration-indonesian-president |archive-date=8 February 2015 |access-date=8 February 2015 |publisher=The Brunei Times}}{{cite web |date=9 February 2015 |title=Jokowi meets Indonesian migrant workers in Brunei |url=http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/jokowi-meets-indonesian-migrant-workers-brunei/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170312044734/http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/jokowi-meets-indonesian-migrant-workers-brunei/ |archive-date=12 March 2017 |access-date=14 April 2017 |publisher=Thai PBS}}
• 70x70px Sultan of Brunei Golden Jubilee Medal – 6 October 2017{{cite web |last=Manafe |first=Imanuel Nicolas |date=6 October 2017 |editor-last=Aco |editor-first=Hasanudin |title=Ke Brunei, Jokowi Hadiri Perayaan 50 Tahun Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Bertahta |url=https://www.tribunnews.com/internasional/2017/10/06/ke-brunei-jokowi-hadiri-perayaan-50-tahun-sultan-hassanal-bolkiah-bertahta |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171012010404/https://www.tribunnews.com/internasional/2017/10/06/ke-brunei-jokowi-hadiri-perayaan-50-tahun-sultan-hassanal-bolkiah-bertahta |archive-date=12 October 2017 |access-date=9 June 2019 |publisher=Tribunnews |language=id}}

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• 70px Grand Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste – 26 January 2016{{cite web |author=Angriani |first=Desi |date=26 January 2016 |title=President Jokowi Receives Highest Medal of Honour from Timor Leste |url=http://en.metrotvnews.com/read/2016/01/26/475025/president-jokowi-receives-highest-medal-of-honour-from-timor-leste |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170305003110/http://en.metrotvnews.com/read/2016/01/26/475025/president-jokowi-receives-highest-medal-of-honour-from-timor-leste |archive-date=5 March 2017 |access-date=26 January 2016 |publisher=MetroTv News}}

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• 70x70px Order of Abdulaziz al Saud – 12 September 2015{{cite web |author=Teresia |first=Ananda |date=12 September 2015 |title=Jokowi Receives King Abdul Azis Medal |url=https://en.tempo.co/read/700069/jokowi-receives-king-abdul-azis-medal |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190225223712/https://en.tempo.co/read/700069/jokowi-receives-king-abdul-azis-medal |archive-date=25 February 2019 |access-date=12 September 2015 |publisher=Tempo}}

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• 70px Knight of the Royal Order of the Seraphim – 22 May 2017{{cite web |last=Sufa |first=Theresia |date=22 May 2017 |title=Jokowi bestows highest medal to Swedish king |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2017/05/22/jokowi-bestows-highest-medal-to-swedish-king.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170526072521/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2017/05/22/jokowi-bestows-highest-medal-to-swedish-king.html |archive-date=26 May 2017 |access-date=19 June 2017 |publisher=The Jakarta Post}}

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• 70px Collar of the Order of Zayed – 17 July 2024{{Cite web|date=2024-07-17|title=Indonesian President Jokowi gets state welcome in Abu Dhabi|url=https://en.antaranews.com/news/319038/indonesian-president-jokowi-gets-state-welcome-in-abu-dhabi|website=Antara News|language=en|access-date=2024-07-17}}

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• 70px Grand Collar Order of the State of Palestine – 19 August 2024{{Cite web|title= Jokowi terima penghargaan tertinggi dari pemerintah Palestina|url=https://www.antaranews.com/berita/4270619/jokowi-terima-penghargaan-tertinggi-dari-pemerintah-palestina|access-date=2024-08-19|website=Antara|date=19 August 2024 |language=id}}

100px Brevet Hiu Kencana (Golden Shark Brevet) – 28 September 2024{{cite web | url=https://www.presidenri.go.id/siaran-pers/presiden-jokowi-terima-brevet-hiu-kencana-di-atas-kri-rjw-992 | title=Presiden Jokowi Terima Brevet Hiu Kencana di Atas KRI RJW 992 | work=Presiden RI | date=28 September 2024 | last1=Imaniah | first1=Rosi }}

• 2008: Listed by Tempo as one of the 'Top 10 Indonesian Mayors of 2008'.{{cite web|url=https://majalah.tempo.co/read/laporan-utama/129053/sedikit-orang-baik-di-republik-yang-luas|title=Sedikit Orang Baik di Republik yang Luas|work=Tempo |language=id|date=22 December 2008|access-date=27 September 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225133437/https://majalah.tempo.co/read/laporan-utama/129053/sedikit-orang-baik-di-republik-yang-luas|archive-date=25 February 2021}}
• 2012: Ranked 3rd at the 2012 World Mayor Prize for "transforming a crime-ridden city into a regional centre for art and culture and an attractive city to tourists".{{cite web |author=Hove vom |first=Tann |date=8 January 2013 |title=World Mayor: The 2012 results |url=http://www.worldmayor.com/contest_2012/world-mayor-12-results.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130111073139/http://www.worldmayor.com/contest_2012/world-mayor-12-results.html |archive-date=11 January 2013 |access-date=22 August 2018 |publisher=World Mayor}}
• 2013: Listed as one of "The Leading Global Thinkers of 2013" in Foreign Policy magazine. In February 2013, he was nominated as the global mayor of the month by the City Mayors Foundation, based in London.{{cite web |author=Baker |first=Brian |date=1 February 2013 |title=Mayor of the Month for February 2013 |url=http://www.citymayors.com/mayors/jakarta-widodo.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130427131203/http://www.citymayors.com/mayors/jakarta-widodo.html |archive-date=27 April 2013 |access-date=17 December 2013 |publisher=City Mayors}}
• 2014: Listed by Fortune as one of "The World's 50 Greatest Leaders".{{cite web |author=Colvin |first1=Geoff |last2=Dunn |first2=Catherine |last3=Fry |first3=Erika |date=20 March 2014 |title=The World's 50 Greatest Leaders |url=http://money.cnn.com/gallery/leadership/2014/03/20/worlds-best-leaders.fortune/37.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140323130638/http://money.cnn.com/gallery/leadership/2014/03/20/worlds-best-leaders.fortune/37.html |archive-date=23 March 2014 |access-date=24 March 2014 |publisher=CNN}}
• 2016–2017, 2024: List by "The Muslim 500" as one of the most influential Muslims in the world, which ranked 11 in 2016 and 13 both in 2017 and 2024.{{cite web |url=http://themuslim500.com |title=The Muslim 500 |publisher=themuslim500.com |access-date=23 May 2022 |archive-date=4 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171104130421/http://themuslim500.com/ |url-status=live}}{{cite web |author=Hasan |first=Rizki Akbar |date=21 May 2017 |title=Jokowi di Peringkat 13 Muslim Paling Berpengaruh di Dunia |url=https://www.liputan6.com/global/read/2959339/jokowi-di-peringkat-13-muslim-paling-berpengaruh-di-dunia |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190525064857/https://www.liputan6.com/global/read/2959339/jokowi-di-peringkat-13-muslim-paling-berpengaruh-di-dunia |archive-date=25 May 2019 |access-date=29 May 2017 |publisher=Liputan6 |language=id}}{{Cite web |title=Jokowi Masuk Tokoh Muslim Berpengaruh Versi The Muslim 500 |url=https://www.cnnindonesia.com/internasional/20231203140058-120-1032238/jokowi-masuk-tokoh-muslim-berpengaruh-versi-the-muslim-500 |access-date=2023-12-07 |website=CNN Indonesia|language=id-ID}}
• 2022: Received "Certificate of Acknowledgement" from International Rice Research Institute. IRRI has recognized Indonesia's resilient agricultural and food systems and rice self-sufficiency in 2019-2021.{{Cite web |date=2022-08-14 |title=Indonesia Terima Penghargaan Swasembada Beras dari IRRI |url=https://www.voaindonesia.com/a/indonesia-terima-penghargaan-swasembada-beras-dari-irri/6700935.html |access-date=2024-09-22 |website=VOA Indonesia |language=id}}
• 2022: Received "Imam Hasan ibn Ali Peace Prize" from Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace.{{Cite web |title=Presiden Jokowi Terima Penghargaan Perdamaian Internasional Imam Hasan bin Ali Tahun 2022 |url=https://www.setneg.go.id/baca/index/presiden_jokowi_terima_penghargaan_perdamaian_internasional_imam_hasan_bin_ali_tahun_2022?utm_source=chatgpt.com |access-date=2025-01-30 |website=Sekretariat Negara |language=en}}
• 2022: Received "Global Citizen Awards" from Atlantic Council. The Global Citizen Award is an award for figures who are considered to have made great contributions to overcoming poverty, climate change and equality.{{Cite web |last=Wikanto |first=Adi |editor-last=Wikanto |editor-first=Adi |date=2022-11-14 |title=Dapat Penghargaan Global Citizen Award, Jokowi Setara Perdana Menteri Negara Maju Ini |url=https://nasional.kontan.co.id/news/dapat-penghargaan-global-citizen-award-jokowi-setara-perdana-menteri-neger-maju-ini |access-date=2023-12-07 |website=kontan.co.id |publisher=Grahanusa Mediatama |language=id}}
• 2024: Received the award as the "Father of Indonesian Construction". The award was given by the Indonesian National Construction Implementation Association (Gapensi).{{Cite web |last=Yanwardhana |first=Emir |title=Jokowi Terima Penghargaan sebagai Bapak Konstruksi Indonesia |url=https://www.cnbcindonesia.com/news/20240731163944-4-559266/jokowi-terima-penghargaan-sebagai-bapak-konstruksi-indonesia |access-date=2025-06-07 |website=CNBC Indonesia |language=id}}
• 2024: Received "FAO Agricola Medal" from Food and Agriculture Organization for making great progress in transforming Indonesia's agrifood system within the context of sustained economic growth, even in the face of global challenges and uncertainties, including the COVID-19 pandemic.{{Cite web |title=FAO Director-General honours Indonesian President Joko Widodo with the prestigious FAO Agricola Medal |url=https://www.fao.org/newsroom/detail/fao-director-general-honours-indonesian-president-joko-widodo-with-the-prestigious-fao-agricola-medal/en|access-date=2024-08-31|website=fao.org |language=en}}

• 2014: Received the title "Ki Jaka Winata". This title was given by the traditional community of Garut, West Java.{{Cite web |last=Liputan6.com |date=2014-07-04 |title=Di Garut, Jokowi Diberi Gelar Jaka Winata |url=https://www.liputan6.com/indonesia-baru/read/2072761/di-garut-jokowi-diberi-gelar-jaka-winata |access-date=2025-01-30 |website=liputan6.com |language=id}}
• 2015: Received the customary title "Biji Nagara Madafalo" or Yang Dipertuan Agung Anak Negara from the Sultanate of Tidore, North Maluku.{{Cite web |title=Presiden Jokowi Dapat Gelar Dari Kesultanan Tidore |url=https://bali.antaranews.com/berita/71931/presiden-jokowi-dapat-gelar-dari-kesultanan-tidore |access-date=2025-01-30 |website=ANTARA News Bali}}
• 2017: Received the honorary customary title "Upu Kalatia Kenalean Da Ntul Po Deyo Routnya Hnulho Maluku" from the people of Maluku because he was considered a great leader who cared deeply about the welfare of the people's lives.{{Cite web |date=2017-02-24 |title=Presiden Jokowi terima gelar adat kehormatan Maluku |url=https://www.antaranews.com/berita/614379/presiden-jokowi-terima-gelar-adat-kehormatan-maluku |access-date=2025-01-30 |website=Antara News |language=id}}
• 2017: Awarded the customary title "Kapiteng Lau Pulo" from the Tanah Bumbu Customary Institution, South Kalimantan.{{Cite web |date=2017-05-07 |title=Presiden Menerima Gelar Adat Kapiteng Lau Pulo |url=https://www.medcom.id/nasional/peristiwa/eN4J7pOk-presiden-menerima-gelar-adat-kapiteng-lau-pulo |access-date=2025-01-30 |website=Mmedcom|language=id}}
• 2018: Given the customary name "Kambepit" with the title "Panglima Perang Adat Asmat" from the Asmat People.{{Cite news |date=2018-04-12 |title=Jokowi Diberi Anugerah Nama Adat 'Kambepit' dan Gelar 'Panglima Perang Asmat' |url=https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2018/04/12/11193591/jokowi-diberi-anugerah-nama-adat-kambepit-dan-gelar-panglima-perang-asmat |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20211025203733/https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2018/04/12/11193591/jokowi-diberi-anugerah-nama-adat-kambepit-dan-gelar-panglima-perang-asmat |archive-date=2021-10-25 |access-date=2025-01-30 |work=kompas.com |language=en}}
• 2018: Received customary title "Tuanku Sri Indera Utama Junjungan Negeri" from Sultanate of Deli.{{Cite web |title=Presiden Jokowi Dianugerahi Gelar Adat oleh Kesultanan Deli |url=https://setneg.go.id/baca/index/presiden_jokowi_dianugerahi_gelar_adat_oleh_kesultanan_deli |access-date=2025-01-30 |website=Sekretariat Negara |language=en}}
• 2018: Received the award as "Pinisepuh" of the Pasundan Association.{{Cite web |title=Presiden Jokowi Dianugerahi Pinisepuh Paguyuban Pasundan |url=https://www.setneg.go.id/baca/index/presiden_jokowi_dianugerahi_pinisepuh_paguyuban_pasundan |access-date=2025-01-30 |website=Sekretariat Negara |language=en}}
• 2018: Received customary title "Rajo Balaq Mangku Nagara" from Komering people, South Sumatra.{{Cite web |title=Presiden Jokowi dan Ibu Iriana Terima Gelar Adat Komering |url=https://setneg.go.id/baca/index/presiden_jokowi_dan_ibu_iriana_terima_gelar_adat_komering |access-date=2025-01-30 |website=Sekretariat Negara |language=en}}
• 2018: Received customary title "Datuk Seri Setia Amanah Negara" from Riau Malay Customary Institution.{{Cite web |title=Presiden Jokowi Terima Gelar Adat Datuk Seri Setia Amanah Negara |url=https://www.setneg.go.id/baca/index/presiden_jokowi_terima_gelar_adat_datuk_seri_setia_amanah_negara |access-date=2025-01-30 |website=Sekretariat Negara |language=en}}
• 2019: Received the title "Derayen Acang Aco" from the traditional figure of Dayak Laundayeh in the Krayan region. Derayen Acang Aco means a great leader who is able to do and exert all efforts for the progress, welfare, and prosperity of his people.{{Cite web |date=2019-12-20 |title=Jokowi diberi gelar Derayen Acang Aco oleh tokoh adat Dayak Krayan |url=https://www.antaranews.com/berita/1216884/jokowi-diberi-gelar-derayen-acang-aco-oleh-tokoh-adat-dayak-krayan |access-date=2025-01-30 |website=Antara News |language=id}}
• 2022: Received the customary title "Mosalaki Ulu Beu Eko Bewa" from the Ende Community, which means leader of the entire Indonesian region from Sabang to Merauke.{{Cite web |title=Presiden Jokowi Dianugerahi Gelar Adat 'Mosalaki Ulu Beu Eko Bewa' |url=https://setneg.go.id/baca/index/presiden_jokowi_dianugerahi_gelar_adat_mosalaki_ulu_beu_eko_bewa |access-date=2025-01-30 |website=Sekretariat Negara |language=en}}
• 2022: Awarded the Customary Honorary Title of the Sultanate of Buton "La Ode Muhammad Lakina Bhawaangi yi Nusantara".{{Cite web|title=Presiden Jokowi Dianugerahi Gelar Kesultanan Buton |url=https://setneg.go.id/baca/index/presiden_jokowi_dianugerahi_gelar_kesultanan_buton_1 |access-date=2025-01-30 |website=Sekretariat Negara |language=en}}
• 2022: Crowned as Prince of the Sultanate of Ternate with the title "Kaitjil". Kaitjil was the prince or first line of the Sultan of Ternate.{{Cite web |last=Imaniah |first=Rosi |date=2022-09-28 |title=Kunjungi Kesultanan Ternate, Presiden Jokowi Dianugerahi Gelar Adat Kesultanan |url=https://www.presidenri.go.id/siaran-pers/kunjungi-kesultanan-ternate-presiden-jokowi-dianugerahi-gelar-adat-kesultanan/ |access-date=2025-01-30 |website=Presiden RI |language=id-ID}}
• 2022: Awarded the title "Dada Madopo Malomo" by the Sultan of Ternate which means great leader.
• 2023: Received a customary title from the Dayak tribe while visiting West Kutai, East Kalimantan. The customary title received was "Ajiq Tatau Narakng Bulau, Penimakng Sookng Matiiq, Penerajuuq Bawe Ayaakng". The title has the meaning of having the right and authority to form and determine the best sons and daughters of the nation to carry out tasks aimed at peace and prosperity.{{Cite web |last=Erwanti |first=Marlinda |title=Jokowi Dapat Gelar Adat dari Suku Dayak Kutai Barat |url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-7017778/jokowi-dapat-gelar-adat-dari-suku-dayak-kutai-barat?utm_source=chatgpt.com |access-date=2025-02-01 |website=detiknews |language=id-ID}}
• 2023: Received customary title "Marambe Ambaralla Palunglaa Porodisa" from Talaud Customary Council.{{Cite web |last=Imaniah |first=Rosi |date=2023-12-28 |title=Tiba di Kepulauan Talaud, Presiden Jokowi Dianugerahi Gelar Adat |url=https://www.presidenri.go.id/siaran-pers/tiba-di-kepulauan-talaud-presiden-jokowi-dianugerahi-gelar-adat/ |access-date=2025-01-30 |website=Presiden RI |language=id-ID}}

• JKW Reservoir in Nusantara Capital City.{{Cite web |date=2024-12-23 |title=Embung dan Kolam Retensi di IKN Terus Bertambah hingga 2026 |url=https://ruangbicara.co.id/embung-dan-kolam-retensi-di-ikn-terus-bertambah-hingga-2026/ |access-date=2025-01-31 |website=Ruang Bicara |language=id}}
• Jokowi Alley in Gunungpati District, Semarang City, Central Java.{{Cite web |last=Fardianto |first=Fariz |title=Nyentrik! Warga Gunungpati Ubah Nama Kampungnya Jadi Gang Sukarno Sampai Jokowi |url=https://jateng.idntimes.com/news/jateng/fariz-fardianto/nyentrik-warga-gunungpati-ubah-nama-kampungnya-jadi-gang-sukarno-sampai-jokowi?page=all |access-date=2025-01-31 |website=IDN Times Jateng |language=id}}
• Jokowi Alley in Kelimutu Subdistrict, Ende Tengah District, Ende Lio Regency, East Nusa Tenggara.{{Cite web |author1=Anisa Aulia |author2=Daurina Lestari |date=2022-06-01 |title=Didatangi Presiden, Warga Ende Langsung Ganti Nama Gang Jadi Jokowi |url=https://www.viva.co.id/berita/nasional/1480450-didatangi-presiden-warga-ende-langsung-ganti-nama-gang-jadi-jokowi |access-date=2025-01-31 |website=www.viva.co.id |language=id}}
• Jokowi Bridge in Magelang Regency, Central Java.{{Cite web |last=Susanto |first=Eko |title=Jembatan Jokowi yang Ngehits di Magelang Bersolek Kembali |url=https://travel.detik.com/domestic-destination/d-5076812/jembatan-jokowi-yang-ngehits-di-magelang-bersolek-kembali |access-date=2025-01-31 |website=detikTravel |language=id-ID}}
• Jokowi Bridge in Sragen Regency, Central Java.{{Cite web |last=NV |first=Tara Wahyu |title=Pasien RSJ Nyebur Bengawan Solo Ditemukan Tewas di Bawah Jembatan Jokowi |url=https://www.detik.com/jateng/berita/d-7742372/pasien-rsj-nyebur-bengawan-solo-ditemukan-tewas-di-bawah-jembatan-jokowi |access-date=2025-01-31 |website=detikjateng |language=id-ID}}
• Jokowi Learning Center Building at Kebangsaan Senior High School, South Lampung Regency, Lampung.{{Cite web |last=Mawardi |first=Isal |title=Jokowi Resmikan Jokowi Learning Center SMA Kebangsaan Lampung Selatan |url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-7433759/jokowi-resmikan-jokowi-learning-center-sma-kebangsaan-lampung-selatan |access-date=2025-02-01 |website=detiknews |language=id-ID}}
• Joko Widodo Building at Nahdlatul Ulama University Yogyakarta.{{Cite web |title=Dinamai Gedung Joko Widodo, Bangunan Kampus UNU Yogyakarta Diresmikan di Munas Konbes NU |url=https://jateng.nu.or.id/nasional/dinamai-gedung-joko-widodo-bangunan-kampus-unu-yogyakarta-diresmikan-di-munas-konbes-nu-yx7NF |access-date=2025-01-31 |website=NU Online |language=id-id}}
• Jokowi Hill at the Mandalika Circuit, Central Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara.{{Cite web |last=Viqi |first=Ahmad |title=Ada Bukit Jokowi di Sirkuit Mandalika |url=https://ntb.idntimes.com/news/indonesia/ahmad-viqi/ada-bukit-jokowi-di-sirkuit-mandalika?page=all |access-date=2025-01-31 |website=IDN Times Ntb |language=id}}
• Jokowi Hill in Jayapura City, Papua.{{Cite web |title=Asal Mula Nama Objek Wisata Bukit Jokowi di Kota Jayapura Papua |url=https://kaltim.tribunnews.com/2021/10/13/asal-mula-nama-objek-wisata-bukit-jokowi-di-kota-jayapura-papua |access-date=2025-01-31 |website=Tribunkaltim.co |language=id-ID}}
• President Joko Widodo Mosque in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.{{Cite web |last=Imaniah |first=Rosi |date=2024-07-17 |title=Momen Presiden Jokowi Salat di Masjid Presiden Joko Widodo Abu Dhabi |url=https://www.presidenri.go.id/siaran-pers/momen-presiden-jokowi-salat-di-masjid-presiden-joko-widodo-abu-dhabi/ |access-date=2025-01-31 |website=Presiden RI |language=id-ID}}
• President Joko Widodo Street in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.{{cite web |year=2020 |title=Presiden: Joko Widodo Street di Abu Dhabi Penghargaan dan Kehormatan Bagi Indonesia |url=https://setkab.go.id/presiden-joko-widodo-street-di-abu-dhabi-penghargaan-dan-kehormatan-bagi-indonesia/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210412132316/https://setkab.go.id/presiden-joko-widodo-street-di-abu-dhabi-penghargaan-dan-kehormatan-bagi-indonesia/ |archive-date=12 April 2021 |access-date=12 April 2021 |publisher=Cabinet Secretary of the Republic of Indonesia}}

• Jokowi Wax Statue at Madame Tussauds Museum in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China.{{Cite web |date=2017-05-01 |title=Patung Jokowi di Museum Madame Tussauds Hong Kong |url=https://www.antaranews.com/berita/626842/patung-jokowi-di-museum-madame-tussauds-hong-kong |access-date=2025-06-07 |website=Antara News |language=id}}
• Juma Jokowi in Kutambelin Village, Karo Regency, North Sumatra.{{Cite web |date=22 May 2025 |title=Alasan Warga Bangun Patung Joko Widodo di Karo |url=https://www.tempo.co/politik/alasan-warga-bangun-patung-joko-widodo-di-karo--1513898 |access-date=2025-06-07 |website=Tempo |language=id}}
• Speed Jokowi at the Mandalika Circuit, Central Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara.{{Cite web |date=2022-03-14 |title=Patung Jokowi di Sirkuit Mandalika jadi spot foto favorit masyarakat |url=https://sumbar.antaranews.com/berita/492997/patung-jokowi-di-sirkuit-mandalika-jadi-spot-foto-favorit-masyarakat |access-date=2025-06-07 |website=Antara News Sumbar}}

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