For the first time, Indonesia won't have a first lady. What will that mean for the country?
04-05-2024 21:32 via abc.net.au

For the first time, Indonesia won't have a first lady. What will that mean for the country?

One thing Anthony Albanese and Indonesia's elected president, Prabowo Subianto, have in common, is their marital status when they came into office. This is the first time Indonesia will not have a first lady, but how important is their role?
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