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PDI-P mulls big names to roll out for Jakarta governor race

The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) is considering high-profile candidates to run in the upcoming Jakarta gubernatorial election, a boost the party could use to find another rising star following the departure of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo.

16 hours ago
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Sukarno, Soeharto ‘would have endorsed me’, Prabowo says

Speaking at a national meeting of the National Mandate Party (PAN) on Thursday night, Prabowo said all past presidents would have backed some of his major policy programs, especially his plans for the country to achieve self-reliance. ...

1 day ago
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‘You don't have to join us, but don't disturb our work,’ Prabowo tells opposition

Speaking at the national coordination meeting of the National Mandate Party (PAN) on Thursday night, Prabowo said everyone should come together and join in the work of his upcoming administration, especially his child hunger elimination project. ...

1 day ago

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Prabowo closes in on House majority after NasDem pledges support

NasDem, which won 10 percent of the vote in February's legislative election, was ready to pledge its "full support" for the next administration, its chief Surya Paloh told reporters after a meeting with Prabowo. 

2 weeks ago
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PDI-P will likely be part of opposition: Ganjar

Ganjar, who garnered 16 percent of the vote in the Feb. 14 presidential election, said that judging from statements made by PDI-P chairperson Megawati Soekarnoputri in recent weeks, it was likely that the party had readied itself to be in the opposition.

2 weeks ago
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Political dynasticism rampant in newly elected House lawmakers

According to a recent study by CSIS, 138 of 580 elected lawmakers during the 2024 election have influential political ties, a phenomenon that might create an unlevel playing field for contenders fighting for seats in legislative bodies. 

2 weeks ago
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Parties look to familiar faces for key regional races

With legal disputes over the 2024 presidential election behind them, political parties have turned their attention to November's regional elections as they seek candidates to endorse in key provinces, such as Jakarta, West Java, Central Java and East Java.

2 weeks ago
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‘I was young and naughty’: Prabowo recalls his time in the military

At the height of political, economic and social upheavals in 1998, Prabowo was dismissed from the military for ordering the abduction of pro-democracy activists.

2 weeks ago
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President-elect Prabowo meets with Jokowi after KPU declaration

Gibran, the eldest son of President Jokowi, confirmed that a meeting was scheduled with his father after the KPU's declaration.

2 weeks ago
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House of old men: 2024 election sees lowest number of young lawmakers ​​​​​​​

Dynastic politics and incumbents are blamed as two key reasons young politicians have struggled to gain seats in the House of Representatives, according to a recent study by the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). 

2 weeks ago
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Prabowo calls for unity after court victory

President-elect Prabowo Subianto extended an olive branch to his election rivals on Wednesday, declaring “the contest [...] over” and appealing for unity and close collaboration among the nation’s political elite in a speech marking the end of all presidential election disputes.

2 weeks ago
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Prabowo calls for unity among political elites

Speaking at a ceremony where he was being confirmed as the winner of the Feb. 14 election, Prabowo, who won by a huge margin, said he was talking to elites in the country and it was vital parties could get along together for the common good. 

2 weeks ago
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Jokowi to award son, son-in-law with medals for outstanding leadership performance

Satyalancana Karya Bhakti Praja Nugraha is a civilian honor granted by the president to regional leaders who have rendered distinguished service or shown exceptionally outstanding performance in their leadership.

2 weeks ago
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Lawmakers demand Elections Law amendment after court ruling

The Constitutional Court acknowledged potential violations that President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo and his aides had committed, saying that the President should have thought and acted in a neutral manner during the campaign season.  

2 weeks ago
Presidential Race

Election body formally declares Prabowo next president

Defense Minister Prabowo, 72, is due to take the reins in October from outgoing leader Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, after a transition period following his third attempt at the top office.

2 weeks ago
Presidential Race

KPU formally declares Prabowo next president

The 72-year-old defense minister is due to take the reins in October from outgoing leader Joko "Jokowi" Widodo, after a transition period following his third attempt at the top office.

2 weeks ago
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Political parties begin repositioning talks after Prabowo’s victory

With Prabowo Subianto’s victory now sealed, attention has turned to the formation of his new government, with rival political parties beginning to discuss their future positions toward the incoming administration.

2 weeks ago
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President calls on nation to bury electoral hatchet

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has asked the nation to move on from grievances over the results and circumstances of the 2024 general election and to unite ahead of the start of Prabowo Subianto’s presidency later this year, after the Constitutional Court found no merit in allegations of state interference and nepotism in the 2024 poll.

2 weeks ago
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Anies ready to meet with Prabowo

Anies said he did not consider Prabowo his political enemy and that his competition in the last presidential election was part of the democratic process. 

2 weeks ago
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Jokowi says transition to new government to begin soon

Jokowi told reporters that he would work soon on setting up a transitional team following the court ruling  

2 weeks ago
Election Updates

PDI-P confirms Jokowi no longer a member after backing Prabowo

Their exit will put the spotlight on the next moves for the popular Jokowi, who has moved to retain political influence and preserve his legacy after a decade at the helm.

2 weeks ago
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Jokowi's approval rating hits new high, survey finds

Jakarta-based pollster Indikator Politik Indonesia has found in its latest public opinion survey that outgoing President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's approval rating has reached an all-time high of more than 77 percent.

2 weeks ago
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Court rulings seal Prabowo win

The court, in back-to-back hearings, ruled that there was no evidence that fraud or state intervention had swayed the results of one of the world’s biggest elections this year.

2 weeks ago
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Three dissenting justices outnumbered in revote call

While the Constitutional Court ultimately ruled to confirm Prabowo Subianto as the nation’s eighth president, three justices filed dissenting opinions that called for a partial revote in response to alleged unethical conduct of outgoing President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo in the election.

2 weeks ago
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President must think, act neutral, court says

The Constitutional Court stated that “political endorsement” of certain candidates was problematic if it was done by the president as a representative of the state.

2 weeks ago
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Constitutional Court also rejects petition by losing presidential candidate Ganjar

Mirroring its rejection of the case launched by another losing candidate Anies Baswedan earlier on Monday, the Constitutional Court said there was no evidence the president or state bodies interfered in the election, nor that regional officials and social aid were mobilised to sway voters.

2 weeks ago
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Bawaslu vows to monitor Bansos distribution in regional elections

Allegations of misuse of the state apparatus and resources had been at the center of a presidential election dispute case at the Constitutional Court. 

2 weeks ago
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BREAKING: Court rejects first of two petitions seeking to overturn Prabowo's victory

The Constitutional Court on Monday, in a five-to-three decision, upheld Defense Minister Prabowo’s landslide election victory, rejecting claims by one of his two rivals that February’s election was marred by fraud.

2 weeks ago
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Jokowi's approval rating hits new high: Indikator

Jokowi got a slight bump in his latest job approval rating from 76 percent in February to 77.2 percent when the survey was conducted in early April, Indikator Politik Indonesia director Burhanuddin Muhtadi said on Sunday.

2 weeks ago
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Anies hopes Constitutional Court ruling can "save democracy"

Speaking to reporters before attending the court hearing on Monday to hear the decision on his challenge to the presidential election result, Anies declined to speculate on whether the court would rule in his favor.

2 weeks ago
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We will comply, whatever the verdict: Ganjar

Ganjar issued the statement shortly before leaving for the court building to attend the final hearing in the presidential election dispute.

2 weeks ago
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Public hopes swell ahead of election dispute ruling

The Constitutional Court will rule Monday on whether to uphold president-elect Prabowo Subianto’s landslide February election victory, following two weeks of courtroom drama and public appeals in response to a spate of ethics scandals that have soiled the democratic process.

2 weeks ago
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Pro-Prabowo parties jockey over cabinet makeup

At a recent party event, Golkar chairman Airlangga Hartarto said the party should receive at least five seats in the incoming cabinet, claiming that more than half of the party’s supporters voted for Prabowo and his running mate Gibran Rakabuming Raka.

3 weeks ago

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