The People Have Spoken TO the surprise of many, Anies Baswedan and Sandiaga Uno roundly defeated Basuki Tjahaja Purnama and his running mate Djarot Saiful Hidayat in the recent Jakarta gubernatorial election, debunking previous predictions of a tight race. What caused the sharp decline in the support for the Basuki-Djarot team and the sudden rise of Anies and Sandiaga to victory? Interview: Jakarta Governor-Elect Opens Up ANIES Baswedan and Sandiaga Uno reveal their future plans for the capital city, following their inauguration on October, like implementing the zero down-payment housing program and putting a stop to the Jakarta Bay reclamation project and forced evictions. But he went on the defensive when explaining the massive support he campaigned for and got, from Islamic hardline groups. Outreach: Recycling On the Rise TRASH has become a pressing problem in Indonesia, with the accumulation of a staggering 64 million tons of waste collected every year. Much of this is non bio-degradable plastic, posing a serious threat to the environment. This problem has moved some communities to resolve the problem on their own. Through recycling, they have found a way to manage their waste and improve their livelihoods at the same time. Tempo English reports on recycling movements in South Sulawesi and in Bengkulu.

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