Their support was expressed during a Millennial Festival organized at Bulungan Theater Hall in South Jakarta, on Sunday.
Ihsan Hidayat, coordinator of Millennial 028 said the young people decided to throw their weight behind Subianto and Uno because the candidates have concrete steps and programs for millennial group.
"We focus on ideas dedicated for Indonesia. Hence, Millennial 028, urge youths to focus on ideas promoted by Subianto and Uno.
Subianto and Uno offered a program of ready to work home, which would accommodate a proposal from the Justice Prosperous Party (PKS) to repeal several kinds of taxes, including tax on motor vehicles.
"This program is crucial for millennials, particularly those beginning to work, develop their career, or just start a family. They need support," he said.
He said Sandiaga Uno was invited to the Millennial Festival, but he did not come because of other appointments.
Indonesia will organize simultaneous legislative and presidential elections on April 17, 2019, where incumbent Joko Widodo (Jokowi) and challenger Prabowo Subianto are set to go head-to-head.
Translator: Syaiful Hakim, Fardah
Editor: Sri Haryati
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