Based on quick count results from several survey institutions, the gubernatorial candidate pair Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok) and Djarot Saiful Hidayat led in vote count in the Thousand Islands. According to the quick count by the Indonesian Public Opinion Discussion and Study Group (KedaiKOPI), Ahok-Djarot obtained 39.3 percent of the vote in the Thousand Islands. Agus-Sylvi followed with 30.9 percent, and Anies-Sandi came in last with 29.8 percent. (See: Ahok Leads in Thousand Islands and FPI Headquarters)
However, Ahok had previously faced serious trouble due to a speech he gave in the Thousand Islands in late September of last year. On Pramuka Island, Ahok gave a speech mentioning Surat Al-Maidah, which was subsequently considered to have insulted Islam. This incident triggered three large-scale demonstrations in Jakarta during the Jakarta gubernatorial election campaign. Ultimately, Ahok was named a suspect in the alleged case of religious blasphemy and is currently undergoing trial.
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