Updated
Nov 21, 2024, 11:13 PM
Published
Nov 21, 2024, 12:20 PM
JAKARTA – In the one month since assuming office as Indonesia’s vice-president, Mr Gibran Rakabuming Raka has actively embraced his new role by distributing free lunches to schoolchildren, visiting disaster-stricken communities and establishing a dedicated public channel for direct engagement.
This proactive approach contrasts sharply with the traditional perception of the vice-presidency as a “spare tyre” – a contingency role with limited independent influence or responsibilities.
Already a subscriber? Log in
ST One Digital
$9.90/month
No contract
ST app access on 1 mobile device
Unlock these benefits
All subscriber-only content on ST app and straitstimes.com
Easy access any time via ST app on 1 mobile device
E-paper with 2-week archive so you won’t miss out on content that matters to you