Joko Widodo and his running mate, Ma'ruf Amin, a Muslim cleric, were confirmed as winners of the latest Presidential election in Indonesia. Widodo will become Indonesia's President for a second term.
The duo won 55.5% of the votes compared to the 44.5% garnered by their competitors, Prabowo Subianto and Sandiago Uno.
During his campaigning, Widodo focused on growing Indonesia's economy with large-scale infrastuctural projects. In contrast, Prabowo adopted a more nationalistic approach.
The relationship between Singapore and Indonesia has grown from strength-to-strength. At present, this relationship appears more harmonious compared to Singapores's testy ties with Malaysia.
Like any relationship between neighbours, there will be tension, for instance, on the control of airspace over the Riau Islands.
Nevertheless, with mutual respect and a spirit of cooperation, the relationship between Singapore and Indonesia can be further enhanced.
