Glamorous Governor: But looks could be deceptive

[pantaiema]

Reaksi Gub Sherly Dibohongi Kepala Sekolah saat Cek Lampu di Kelas 'Lampu Satu Buah Gak Bisa Ganti'

Gubernur Maluku Utara, Sherly Tjoanda, melontarkan reaksi tegas saat meninjau kondisi sebuah SMA Negeri 1 Halmahera Tengah, dan menemukan lampu di ruang kela...

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The Governor of North Maluku with her bodyguards. At first glance, she and both of her bodyguards (right behind her with black shirts) look more like fashion models. But appearances can be deceiving.

She is widely regarded as one of Indonesia's highest-performing governors. Rather than simply relying on reports from subordinates, she regularly carries out field inspections to see conditions first-hand.

She is also one of the wealthiest governor in Indonesia, having inherited much of her wealth from her late husband and their family's business they built together.

 

[Hawk256]

She is also one of the wealthiest governor in Indonesia, having inherited much of her wealth from her late husband and their family's business they built together.

Most either get rich (or richer) from being in office and/or got into office because they were rich. At least she seems to be doing some good.

 

[pantaiema]

Most either get rich (or richer) from being in office and/or got into office because they were rich. At least she seems to be doing some good.

I believe the latter is true. This is her profile

Profil dan Deretan Bisnis Sherly Tjoanda, Pengusaha yang Jadi Gubernur Malut

Profil dan bisnis Sherly Tjoanda, Gubernur Maluku Utara 2025–2030, dengan portofolio usaha di sektor pertambangan, perhotelan, logistik, dan perikanan bernilai hampir Rp1 triliun.

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I personally do not believe someone could become a governor in Indonesia without spending much money during the local campaign to get elected. At least they will need to donate to the party who is nominating her.

 

[Pak Tani]

She is widely regarded as one of Indonesia's highest-performing governors.

Sounds interesting. Based on what metrics; do they have performance audits for Gubernurs now?

 

[pantaiema]

Sounds interesting. Based on what metrics; do they have performance audits for Gubernurs now?

AFAIK, it’s not official; it’s just a matter of public perception. It’s similar to when people debate who the most popular US president was; there aren't any reliable, standardised, agreed metrics to actually measure something like that.

As for Sherly, I think people are drawn to her unconventional look and background. Plus, like I mentioned before, just look at her look, and her bodyguards, they look more like fashion models. Those who can not see this might need an eye surgery.

 

[jstar]

….her unconventional look and background.

Hmm, even if a Catholic from Ambon is rather rare where more than half of the population is Protestant….

 

[pantaiema]

Hmm, even if a Catholic from Ambon is rather rare where more than half of the population is Protestant….

She is also of Chinese descent, something that was exceptionally rare in public office during Suharto's New Order era.

 

[jstar]

… now it’s just waiting for a movement à la Aksi 212 (Tjoa).