Presidential Election 2014: Voices and Choices of Indonesian Citizens in Malaysia
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Special reporter for the 2014 Presidential Elections from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
We know that since early 2014
many leaders in Indonesian society declared themselves eager to compete in the presidential elections
Voices and choices from Indonesian citizens in Malaysia will also decide who the next president will be
Let's hear comments, voices, and choices from Indonesian citizens in Malaysia
Those running in this election, it's hard (to choose), they all want to push for the nation's progress
Mr. Jokowi is humble and blends in easily with people
As for Mr.Prabowo, I like him because he's firm in all matters and also humble
And he's also charismatic
I choose Jokowi, because he is defending the truth and he is humble
And Jokowi defends us, migrant workers who work in Malaysia
Jowoki! Yes, he's the best
Because Jokowi, he doesn't put his own interests before of the people
He put the interests of the people first
He is capable in development, he doesn't defend the rich or the poor, I'll surely choose Jokowi
Jokowi, he's good and not like the other who only cares about his own economic interests
I hope he (Jokowi) becomes the best in Indonesia
I choose Mr. Prabowo because he was an ex-leader of the Indonesian Special Forces (Kopassus)
He's very firm, charismatic
Mr. Jokowi, he is new in politics, but Mr.Prabowo, he has been in the army for quite some time
At least he (Prabowo) knows how to manage the State if we compare him to Mr.Jokowi
So who will you vote for?
I will vote for Mr. Prabowo
We have to vote because we are from Indonesia, we need to vote and have a leader in Indonesia
Whoever becomes the president, Mr. Jokowi or Mr. Prabowo, the main thing is that
he can lead this nation to become stronger and more advanced
Become a good leader who can feel the misery of his people
If he doesn't know, how would he lead?
He must know, so he doesn't only care for glory and show no care for the people below
(Someone who) creates more advantages for his people
So the people at the top, they need us now because they care about our votes, right?
As soon as he gets elected, it's done. Once he's president, he won't care about the people anymore.
What we need is a leader that can lead, so that our economy becomes much better and we don't have to migrate to find work
We are not enjoying working here
If we can work in our own country, that would be more ideal
The government only cares about Visas and procedures but they don't know what happens to migrant workers
Why do we have to put so much energy into choosing this or that candidate?
If our president could understand our problems, I would be very happy
But as you heard from people, once they get elected, it's over. They will forget about us.
If he knows the problems of his people, and wants to help, he should make his people happier, make it easier to find jobs
We just heard comments, voices, and choices on the presidential candidates for 2014
The Indonesian citizens who are living in Malaysia have also stated their choices
Let's hope that whoever gets elected will make Indonesia a much better nation
I will keep you updated on key moments on this election from Malaysia
This is Al Mundir, reporting from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia