Joko Widodo
President of Indonesia from 2014 to 2024
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| 2024 | Jokowi's eldest son, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, ran as a vice presidential candidate alongside Prabowo Subianto in the 2024 presidential election, following a Constitutional Court decision that allowed the candidacy. |
| 2024 | Jokowi publicly endorsed 84 candidates for governors, mayors, and regents in the Indonesian local elections. |
| 2024 | Jokowi-backed candidates achieved significant victories, notably in Central Java where his endorsed candidate defeated the PDI-P backed candidate, and in North Sumatra where his son-in-law Bobby Nasution defeated the previous governor. |
| 2024 | Ranked 13th on 'The Muslim 500' list of most influential Muslims in the world. |
| 2024 | Jokowi's family members, including Bobby Nasution and Kaesang Pangarep, plan to participate in various regional elections, intensifying accusations of dynastic politics. |
| 2024 | Received 'FAO Agricola Medal' from Food and Agriculture Organization for transforming Indonesia's agrifood system during global challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic. Also ranked 13th in 'The Muslim 500' list of most influential Muslims. |
| 2024 | Local election law protests erupt after the House of Representatives attempts to draft a bill on regional head elections contradicting the Constitutional Court's ruling. |
| 2024 | Jokowi named as a finalist by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) for Person of the Year in Organized Crime and Corruption, with critics highlighting weakening of Indonesia's anti-corruption commission. |
| 2024 | Prabowo won the presidential election with a wide margin, which analysts attributed to Jokowi's support. |
| 2024 | Ranked 13th on 'The Muslim 500' list of most influential Muslims in the world. |
| 2024 | Jokowi's eldest son, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, ran as a vice presidential candidate alongside Prabowo Subianto in the 2024 presidential election, following a Constitutional Court decision that allowed the candidacy. |
| 2024 | Jokowi publicly endorsed 84 candidates for governors, mayors, and regents in the Indonesian local elections. |
| 2024 | Jokowi-backed candidates achieved significant victories, notably in Central Java where his endorsed candidate defeated the PDI-P backed candidate, and in North Sumatra where his son-in-law Bobby Nasution defeated the previous governor. |
| 2024 | Received 'FAO Agricola Medal' from Food and Agriculture Organization for transforming Indonesia's agrifood system during global challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic. Also ranked 13th in 'The Muslim 500' list of most influential Muslims. |
| 2024 | Jokowi named as a finalist by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) for Person of the Year in Organized Crime and Corruption, with critics highlighting weakening of Indonesia's anti-corruption commission. |
| 2024 | Jokowi's family members, including Bobby Nasution and Kaesang Pangarep, plan to participate in various regional elections, intensifying accusations of dynastic politics. |
| 2024 | Local election law protests erupt after the House of Representatives attempts to draft a bill on regional head elections contradicting the Constitutional Court's ruling. |
| 2024 | Prabowo won the presidential election with a wide margin, which analysts attributed to Jokowi's support. |
| December 4 2024 | Completed full expulsion from PDI-P, though retaining a membership card without party rights. |
| December 4 2024 | Full expulsion from PDI-P is completed, though Jokowi and Gibran retain their membership cards without party rights. |
| December 4 2024 | Completed full expulsion from PDI-P, though retaining a membership card without party rights. |
| December 4 2024 | Full expulsion from PDI-P is completed, though Jokowi and Gibran retain their membership cards without party rights. |
| October 11 2024 | Responded to an incident where two Indonesian TNI soldiers serving as UNIFIL peacekeepers were injured by IDF tank gunfire, calling for caution amid the potential escalation of the Israel-Hamas War to Lebanon. |
| October 11 2024 | Responded to an incident where two Indonesian TNI soldiers serving as UNIFIL peacekeepers were injured by IDF tank gunfire, calling for caution amid the potential escalation of the Israel-Hamas War to Lebanon. |
| September 28 2024 | Awarded the Brevet Hiu Kencana (Golden Shark Brevet), a prestigious honorary military brevet recognizing distinguished service or contributions. |
| September 28 2024 | Awarded the Brevet Hiu Kencana (Golden Shark Brevet), a prestigious honorary military brevet recognizing distinguished service or contributions. |
| August 19 2024 | Received the Grand Collar Order of the State of Palestine |
| August 19 2024 | Received the Grand Collar Order of the State of Palestine |
| July 30 2024 | Jokowi began working in the new capital city of Nusantara, marking the official start of the capital's operational phase. |
| July 30 2024 | Jokowi began working in the new capital city of Nusantara, marking the official start of the capital's operational phase. |
| July 17 2024 | Awarded the Collar of the Order of Zayed from the United Arab Emirates |
| July 17 2024 | Awarded the Collar of the Order of Zayed from the United Arab Emirates |
| April 22 2024 | PDI-P Honorary Council declares Jokowi and his son Gibran no longer party members following his support for Prabowo's presidential campaign. |
| April 22 2024 | PDI-P Honorary Council declares Jokowi and his son Gibran no longer party members following his support for Prabowo's presidential campaign. |
| February 12 2024 | Investigative journalist Dandhy Laksono released a documentary titled 'Dirty Vote', alleging that Jokowi used state funds to support Prabowo's campaign. |
| February 12 2024 | Investigative journalist Dandhy Laksono released a documentary titled 'Dirty Vote', alleging that Jokowi used state funds to support Prabowo's campaign. |
| 2023 | Received two customary titles: 'Ajiq Tatau Narakng Bulau, Penimakng Sookng Matiiq, Penerajuuq Bawe Ayaakng' from Dayak tribe in West Kutai (signifying authority to shape national leadership), and 'Marambe Ambaralla Palunglaa Porodisa' from Talaud Customary Council. |
| 2023 | Received 'Global Citizen Awards' from Atlantic Council for significant contributions to overcoming poverty, climate change, and equality. |
| 2023 | Received two customary titles: 'Ajiq Tatau Narakng Bulau, Penimakng Sookng Matiiq, Penerajuuq Bawe Ayaakng' from Dayak tribe in West Kutai (signifying authority to shape national leadership), and 'Marambe Ambaralla Palunglaa Porodisa' from Talaud Customary Council. |
| 2023 | Received 'Global Citizen Awards' from Atlantic Council for significant contributions to overcoming poverty, climate change, and equality. |
| December 27 2023 | In response to students forcing out Rohingya refugees in Aceh, Jokowi called for maintaining tolerance, peace, and humanity. |
| December 27 2023 | In response to students forcing out Rohingya refugees in Aceh, Jokowi called for maintaining tolerance, peace, and humanity. |
| November 14 2023 | During a press conference at the White House, called for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war and urged US President Joe Biden to intervene to stop 'atrocities' in the Gaza Strip. |
| November 14 2023 | During a press conference at the White House, called for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war and urged US President Joe Biden to intervene to stop 'atrocities' in the Gaza Strip. |
| October 2023 | Gibran was announced as a vice-presidential candidate for the 2024 presidential election. |
| October 2023 | Chief Justice Anwar Usman (Jokowi's brother-in-law) made a ruling creating a loophole in the minimum age requirement for presidential candidates, which allowed Jokowi's son Gibran Rakabuming Raka to run as Prabowo's running mate. |
| October 2023 | Gibran was announced as a vice-presidential candidate for the 2024 presidential election. |
| October 2023 | Chief Justice Anwar Usman (Jokowi's brother-in-law) made a ruling creating a loophole in the minimum age requirement for presidential candidates, which allowed Jokowi's son Gibran Rakabuming Raka to run as Prabowo's running mate. |
| September 2023 | Kaesang Pangarep, Jokowi's second son, entered politics by joining the Indonesian Solidarity Party and was named chairman shortly after. |
| September 2023 | During a public rally, Jokowi claimed to have intelligence information from government agencies about the internal workings of political parties. |
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