Jakarta's Economic Trend Positive Under Ahok's Leadership (SMRC)

A survey conducted by the Saiful Mujani Research Center (SMRC) indicates that the majority of Jakarta residents are satisfied with the performance of Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok). Approximately 42 percent of respondents assessed that the economic condition of Jakarta Province is better than last year. Although the satisfaction level has decreased compared to previous research, residents still believe that Jakarta's economic trend is positive.

SMRC Program Director Sirojudin Abbas stated that multinomial regression analysis shows that voters' assessment of governance, economic conditions, and the incumbent's performance significantly influence citizens' choices. The incumbent is considered superior due to the improving economic conditions of the capital. "The assessment of governance is increasingly positive, and the trend of assessment on economic conditions is also positive," said Sirojudin.

The latest survey was conducted by SMRC from October 1-9, 2016, with 648 Jakarta residents as respondents, selected using multistage random sampling. The average margin of error is approximately 3.9 percent at a 95 percent confidence level.