JAKARTA, Indonesia, Feb 18 (NNN-ANTARA) – Indonesian presidential candidates, Joko Widodo and Prabowo Subianto, on Sunday, traded barbs over the issues of foods, infrastructure, energy, environment and human resources, during the second debate, two months ahead of the polls.
Both candidates, incumbent President Widodo and former army general, Prabowo, squared off in the second, out of five debates, leading up to the presidential poll on Apr 17, in an effort to win undecided and swing voters.
Incumbent President Widodo, 57, a former furniture and businessman, defended his track record in the sectors, and aims to boost them further, if elected.
His opponent, Prabowo, 67, offered a strategy which will accelerate efforts to bring just and prosperity for the whole of the people, and establish a clean and strong government.
The contest is a repeat of the 2014 race, when Widodo narrowly defeated Prabowo.– NNN-ANTARA
