Jokowi's ex-rival gains ground in Indonesia presidential race

Six months ahead of election, Subianto courts young voters to lead the race

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From left: Former Jakarta Gov. Anies Baswedan, Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto and Central Java Gov. Ganjar Pranowo (Source photos by Kentaro Iwamoto and Reuters)

NANA SHIBATA and ISMI DAMAYANTI, Nikkei staff writers

JAKARTA -- The Instagram post showed him visiting a popular noodle chain store, interacting with young people around a table and taking selfies with the staff and Grab ride-hailing drivers. With the post, Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto presented himself as a popular choice among increasing numbers of young voters before Indonesians choose their next president.

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