Vice presidential candidate Mahfud MD vows to repay Aceh for its contributions to Indonesia, saying he would extend the special autonomy fund to accelerate development in the region if elected.

Muhaimin Iskandar voiced concerns regarding purported attempts to hinder his and Anies Baswedan's campaign, saying it was difficult for the team to secure campaign venues.

Prabowo Subianto intends to remain in office because there is no rule requiring a presidential candidate to leave a ministerial post.

Amid the din of self-promoting campaigns, zealous supporters and rampant misinformation, Indonesia’s pollsters are gearing up to offer credible ways to predict the results of one of the world’s most complicated general elections to be held this year.

Coordinating Political, Legal and Security Affairs Minister and vice presidential candidate Mahfud MD presented his resignation letter to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo at the Presidential Palace on Thursday, saying he wished to focus on the Feb. 14 election.

Sandiaga Uno said he respects vice presidential candidate Mahfud MD's resignation from his role as coordinating political, legal, and security affairs minister.

Presidential candidate Ganjar Pranowo said better infrastructure would cut transportation costs that had contributed to the fluctuation of commodity prices.

Presidential candidate Anies Baswedan said a decision to ban a mass organization must come about through a court process. 

Presidential candidate Anies Baswedan expressed his confidence in winning over voters in Madura, citing the Madurese people’s inclination toward change.

Speaking in his capacity as defense minister at an agriculture event, Prabowo called farmers "true patriots" for securing the nation's food reserves and feeding soldiers so they could defend the country.

The General Elections Commission (KPU) has ensured that supporters of each presidential candidate pair will be allowed to attend the fifth election debate despite complaints from the Elections Supervisory Agency (Bawaslu) that the “noisy audience” rendered the debate less conducive.

Trans Indonesians can only change their legal gender in the official document if they have had gender reassignment surgery. But there are some signs of change, including recognition by the government in 2021 of difficulties trans women face in securing KTPs, allowing them to vote in the upcoming election.

Coordinating Political, Legal and Security Affairs Minister Mahfud MD has announced his resignation from the cabinet to allow him to focus on running for vice president and avoid any potential misuse of power ahead of the election next month.

The president is scheduled to be Jakarta on Thursday. Mahfud did not say why he would be stepping down from the job. 

After "king of dangdut" Rhoma Irama expressed concerns about the creative industries, the former Jakarta governor promised to allocate significant funds for the sector to develop arts and culture infrastructure as well as improve artists' welfare.

During the campaign event with running mate Muhaimin Iskandar, presidential candidate Anies Baswedan promised to protect the rights of ride-hailing drivers in Indonesia through various programs.

Presidential candidate Ganjar Pranowo commented on Jokowi and Prabowo's lunch session in Magelang, saying that it had multiple interpretations. The lunch also served as a signal of the president’s support for one of the election candidates, he claimed.

The presidential candidate camps do not see eye to eye on Indonesia’s stance on geopolitical tension, particularly regarding the strategic rivalry between the United States and China.

The President stands accused of leveraging his authority in order to tip the balance in favor of his chosen successor, although the assertion would be difficult to prove.

Gibran discussed the potential removal of the Farmer’s Card to simplify subsidized fertilizer distribution during his campaign event in Tegal regency, Central Java.

While their efficacy at winning votes is uncertain, family members on the campaign trail could help candidates project a good image, one analyst says.

Among thousands of election campaign ads across the capital, one particular poster has stood out around Central Jakarta and South Jakarta showing a South Korean native running for a seat at the House of Representatives in February's general election.

Party leaders and other notable political figures have hit the road in efforts to pull voters toward the presidential candidates they are backing. While such moves can strengthen support, analysts doubt they will be effective in wooing swing voters.

The renowned publication has revised down its figure for Prabowo Subianto in an article that originally showed the presidential front-runner polling at 50 percent for a potential single-round victory, which had sparked some criticism from local pollsters.

The Prabowo-Gibran campaign held a rousing rally in the Central Java capital on Suday with a parade that featured the KIM leadership as well as celebrities. 

Vice presidential candidate Mahfud MD says he receives land dispute reports in every province that he visits during his campaign. 

Presidential candidate Ganjar Pranowo and his running mate Mahfud MD held multiple separate rallies on Sunday in North Sumatra.