REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -  President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo has asked all officials of local governments in Indonesia to focus on with their duties despite the current political situation. He made this statement in light of the escalating tensions among members of the House of Representatives (DPR).

"I told governors and heads of regional police forces that there is no problem. This (political situation) is part of the dynamic and usual processes of the DPR. Administrations need not worry about it as it will be resolved soon," Jokowi said at the State Palace here on Tuesday.

The president added that the order he delivered to the heads of regional governments was reflected the hope of guests from Indonesia's partner countries.

"Every time foreign guests or investors visit Indonesia, they mention that they worry about our political condition. I tell them, as well, that there is no problem," he stated.

Since his inauguration on October 20, President Jokowi received several leaders of states and foreign envoys, including Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, and the U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry. On Monday (November 3), he received Germany Foreign Affairs Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Chinese Foreign Affairs Minister Wang Yi.

The issue of Indonesian political tensions was triggered by the presence of two coalitions in the Parliament, Red-White Coalition (KMP) and Great Indonesia Coalition (KIH). Both coalitions are competing to form the majority in the parliament by taking hold of the chairman's position in the DPR, People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) and Regional Representatives Council (DPD).

The strain in the parliament has also been a cause for concern for the public, as well as for investors. They are worried about the progress of the Indonesian government's work.

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