Indonesia ex-presidential contender Anies in no rush to form political party

Former Jakarta governor says he will initially focus on 'social work'

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Former Indonesian presidential candidate Anies Baswedan in an interview with Nikkei Asia in Tokyo said he would focus on social work rather than forming a political party after failing to secure backing to run in November's presidential election. © (Photograph by Shoichiro Taguchi for Nikkei Asia)

SHOICHIRO TAGUCHI and ERWIDA MAULIA, Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO/JAKARTA - Former Indonesian presidential contender Anies Baswedan has said he will focus on social work rather than rush to form a political party, telling Nikkei Asia he would only take the latter step if it would be "impactful."

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