SMRC: Public Dissatisfaction with Jokowi's Performance Increases

A Saiful Mujani Research and Consulting (SMRC) survey shows that 23.4% of the public were dissatisfied with President Joko Widodo's (Jokowi) performance in May 2021. This percentage increased by 1.1% compared to the previous three months, which was 22.3%.

Specifically, 20.1% of respondents said they were somewhat dissatisfied with Jokowi's performance. Meanwhile, 3.3% of respondents stated they were completely dissatisfied with the performance of the former Mayor of Solo.

However, the majority, or 75.6% of respondents, still stated they were satisfied with Jokowi's performance. The breakdown shows 63% of respondents stated they were fairly satisfied, while another 12.6% were very satisfied.

SMRC also asked about public satisfaction with the central government's performance in handling the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic. The results show that 61.8% of respondents were satisfied with the central government's work in handling the pandemic.

Meanwhile, 35.2% of respondents were dissatisfied with the central government's performance in handling the pandemic. This figure increased by 6% compared to the previous three months, which was 29.4%.

SMRC surveyed 1,220 respondents across Indonesia from May 21-28, 2021. The response rate was 1,072 respondents, or 88%. The survey used a multistage random sampling method with a margin of error of 3.05% and a 95% confidence level.