Candidates backed by Prabowo's broad coalition, some of whom were also endorsed by former President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo, won most key provinces, including Central Java, West Java and East Java, according to initial results from the pollsters.

The results so far attest to the influence of new president Prabowo and his predecessor Joko Widodo, who endorsed their preferred candidates in several provinces ahead of polling day.

More than 200 million Indonesians voted on Nov 27 for leaders in 37 provinces, 93 cities and 415 districts. Read more at straitstimes.com.

JAKARTA -- Gubernatorial candidates backed by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto are likely to secure victory across the country's key provinces -- except in Jakarta, where the opposition-backed hopeful has gained a lead, results from usually reliable surveys show.

Candidates backed by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto are on course to secure electoral victories in some crucial regional elections, giving the sitting president an upper hand to implement his agenda,

Candidates backed by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto are poised to win key regional elections. The success, except in Jakarta, strengthens Prabowo's agenda execution and political influence. Over 200 million citizens voted,

The election pits Mr Prabowo’s candidate, former West Java governor Ridwan Kamil, against the opposition pick, former Cabinet secretary Pramono Anung, for control of a metropolis that accounts for about a fifth of the country’s economic output.

Candidates backed by Prabowo’s broad coalition, some of whom were also endorsed by former president Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, won most key provinces, including Central Java, West Java and East Java, according to initial results from the pollsters.