MPR has 60 days to choose new vice president, Prabowo submits 2 names

MPR officially received Gibran Rakabuming Raka's resignation letter on Thursday (12/11), starting a deadline of no more than 60 days to choose a replacement vice president for the remainder of the 2024-2029 term. MPR Chairman Ahmad Muzani said the same letter was also delivered to President Prabowo Subianto. Under Article 8 paragraph (2) of the 1945 Constitution, the president may propose only two names to MPR for selection in a plenary session. Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration and Corrections Yusril Ihza Mahendra said the proposal must be accompanied by the candidates' required documents. The detailed mechanism is also set out in the MD3 Law, including a requirement that both candidates declare their readiness in the session. If the vote ends in a tie twice, the president has the right to appoint one of the two candidates.