VP Gibran hands in resignation as Jokowi expresses support for Prabowo

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The expression of support after the departure of Gibran Rakabuming Raka, Indonesia's highest profile resignation since that of president Soeharto in 1998, could soothe signs of strain in the political alliance of Prabowo and predecessor Jokowi.

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The expression of support after the departure of Gibran Rakabuming Raka, Indonesia's highest profile resignation since that of president Soeharto in 1998, could soothe signs of strain in the political alliance of Prabowo and predecessor Jokowi.

ice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka handed his resignation to the House of Representatives on Thursday, ending days of speculation about his political future, while his father, former president Joko "Jokowi" Widodo, voiced support for current leader Prabowo Subianto.

The expression of support after the departure of Gibran Rakabuming Raka, Indonesia's highest profile resignation since that of president Soeharto in 1998, could soothe signs of strain in the political alliance of Prabowo and predecessor Jokowi.

"We will continue to support President Prabowo's administration, especially programs that serve the interests of the broader public," the highly popular Jokowi told reporters outside his home in Surakarta, Central Java.

The rift between Prabowo and Jokowi, who twice defeated the powerful former general for the presidency before throwing him support in the face of term limits, had looked set to further destabilize the government, analysts said.

Prabowo's government is battling scandals over signature political programs and doubts about its prowess to manage Southeast Asia's biggest economy, where the political turmoil has sapped investor sentiment.

Scrutiny is growing over the government's fiscal plans and broader policy direction, while downgrade risks still linger for the stock market, with the rupiah weakening about 0.6 percent to plumb a fresh record low of 18,255 against the dollar.

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