Indonesia's Jokowi Gets Boost As Golkar Party Declares Support
- Move could make it easier for Jokowi to get laws passed
- Golkar didn't say it was formally joining the ruling coalition
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Indonesia’s second-largest party has declared its support for President Joko Widodo, potentially smoothing the path this year for planned legislation ranging from revised anti-terrorism laws to improving financial system stability.
The party, which is split between rival factions fighting for its leadership, announced the decision late Monday. It doesn’t commit Golkar to formally joining the ruling coalition, though it means supporters of the president, known as Jokowi, have a majority in the parliament.