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

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)
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."