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Could Indonesia’s ‘content governor’ rival Prabowo for the presidency in 2029?
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Could Indonesia’s ‘content governor’ rival Prabowo for the presidency in 2029?

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West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi announced a new initiative to pay hundreds of local farmers to replant forests on the barren slopes of Mount Wayang to prevent flooding, stating he wants obedience born of prosperity, not poverty, during a September 26 event.

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Mount Wayang's slopes have become barren, increasing flood risks in West Java. Governor Dedi Mulyadi launched a program to pay farmers to replant trees as part of environmental restoration efforts.

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Dressed in his trademark white shirt and traditional Sundanese headcloth, West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi stood near the barren slopes of Mount Wayang.

Announcing a new initiative to pay hundreds of local farmers to replant its forests and shield the region from flooding, he delivered a line perfectly pitched for the cameras tracking his every step.

“I am a leader who does not want obedience caused by poverty,” he declared on September 26. “I want obedience caused by prosperity.”

Open Questions

  • How much will each farmer be paid?
  • What specific tree species will be planted?
  • Over what timeframe will the replanting occur?
  • How will the program's success be measured?

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This article was originally published by SCMP Economy.

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