Minang and Bugis Ethnic Groups Show Strongest Opposition to Three-Term Presidential Term Discussion

An Indonesian Political Indicator survey shows that the majority of respondents reject the proposal to extend the presidential term to three periods. A majority of Minangkabau and Bugis respondents reject this proposal.

Specifically, 93.4% of Minangkabau respondents disagreed with extending the presidential term. Meanwhile, 88.4% of Bugis respondents disagreed with a three-period presidential term.

This was followed by Madurese respondents at 86.8% and Betawi respondents at 76.9%. Other ethnic groups who disagreed with extending the presidential term include Sundanese (74.2%), Javanese (71.8%), Malay (67.4%), and Batak (66.7%).

The proposal to extend the presidential term to three periods had been circulating, causing pro and contra reactions among the public. This idea was planned to be included in an amendment to the 1945 Constitution. This change was feared to impact the public, so the process should have included public participation.

The Indikator survey, titled "Public and Opinion Leader Perceptions of the Planned Amendment to the 1945 Constitution," was conducted from September 2nd to 7th, 2021. 1,220 people participated. The margin of error in this survey is approximately 2.9% with a 95% confidence level.