On Monday, over 130 of Indonesia's top diplomatic staff gathered to hear the newly minted President address them on his foreign policy. The media dubbed it a "pro-people" policy. Today, the President, Joko Widodo, affectionately known as Jokowi arrives in Kuala Lumpur for an official visit. We speak to one of the co-authors of "Indonesia-Malaysia Relations: Cultural Heritage, Politics and Labour Migration" a book that looks at bilateral relations with one of our most important neighbours, including how the democratic dividend is shaping policy.

This and more than 60,000 other podcasts in your hand. Download the all new BFM mobile app.

Categories: 

Tags:  indonesia,  joko widodo,  jokowi,  indonesia malaysia,  foreign policy