The Indonesian presidential race is gaining momentum as Anies Baswedan and Muhaimin Iskandar have been declared as presidential and vice-presidential candidates, respectively, for the 2024-2029 term.

The announcement was made during a declaration ceremony by Nasdem Party chairperson Surya Paloh in Surabaya, East Java, which was broadcast live on local television.

Anies, 54, is the former...