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Redefining the ‘spare tyre’? A look at Gibran’s first month as Indonesian vice-president
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While it is too soon to tell what political plans the 37-year-old has, Mr Gibran Rakabuming Raka has hit the ground running.
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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.
