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