Jakarta – Jakarta Governor Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama on Thursday (17/11) secured endorsements from several prominent celebrities amid the on-going blasphemy investigation.

Actress Cathy Sharon threw her support behind the incumbent, while model Sophia Latjuba was appointed a campaign spokeswoman during a string of visits to the the governor's campaign headquarters in Central Jakarta.

He also hosted actress Luna Maya, model/singer Aura Kasih, TV host Edrick Tjandra, celebrity doctor Sonia Wibisono and musician Koes Hendratmo.

Luna, who will return to the big screen next year with "Mantan," said Basuki had made significant process in the city over two years.

"Jakarta is much better than before. We don't need to talk about it because we've seen it," Luna told reporters, before adding that her endorsement of Basuki was volunteered. She called on the community to reject discrimination and promote tolerance.

Aura agreed, saying Basuki is a political figure who can unite and promote tolerance in the country. "I don't like racist people and those who play the religion card," Aura said.

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