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Anies, Ganjar gain edge in third debate over ‘common enemy’ Prabowo

Political analysts appear to generally agree that Anies and Ganjar outdid Prabowo at the third election debate on Sunday, when both adopted an offensive strategy on topics that should have been a walk in the park for the defense minister.

1 year ago
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Gibran takes three-day leave for campaigning in Maluku, Bali

Gibran is taking a three-day leave for campaign purposes. In Maluku, he talked about his plans to develop remote regions by expanding internet access. ...

1 year ago
Presidential Race

Anies censures Jakarta over housing for ex-Kampung Bayam residents

A developer has debunked criticism by the former Jakarta governor, who has criticized the current administration for denying housing to the residents of Kampung Bayam after they were relocated to make way for a major stadium project. ...

1 year ago

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Ganjar-Mahfud camp criticizes Bansos program

Ganjar Pranowo-Mahfud MD campaign team has introduced its "KTP Sakti" program, which is an integrated ID system for Indonesian citizens. With this program, people will only need their ID card to access various social services and benefits. 

1 year ago
Presidential Race

Anies claims PDI-P foiled his promise to divest from beer company in Jakarta

Presidential candidate Anies Baswedan, a former Jakarta governor, said that having a legislative body predominantly composed of his supporting political parties would have better facilitated his agenda for change in the capital city.

1 year ago
Election Updates premium

Election commission to ease access for elderly voters

As the general election draws near, the General Elections Commission (KPU) is working to ensure polling station workers can ease access for elderly voters during the Feb. 14 voting day.

1 year ago
Election Updates

Bansos is the state’s responsibility, Muhaimin says

Vice presidential candidate Muhaimin “Cak Imin” Iskandar has defended the program to distribute social assistance (Bansos), saying that it is the government’s responsibility to offer a safety net to the poor.

1 year ago
Election Updates

PDI-P blasts defense spending amid price hike

The PDI-P, presidential candidate Ganjar Pranowo’s main sponsor, has criticized a plan to raise close to US$ 25 billion in debt to procure arms amid a cost of living crisis.

1 year ago
Election Updates

Prabowo on back foot in heated debate

Fiery exchanges unfolded during the third debate, topics that were especially sensitive for Prabowo, who has sought to position himself as the torchbearer of the current administration and is the race’s current frontrunner.

1 year ago
Voters Voices premium

Young voters expect more public discussions with elected president

Young voters, who will make up the majority of voters in February’s election, are hoping that the new president and vice president will keep public discussions alive to ensure grassroots aspirations are heard in the future.

1 year ago
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Jokowi’s dinner with Prabowo stokes concerns of partiality

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s recent private dinner with presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto has added to concerns that the President is putting his thumb on the scales to help his erstwhile rival rise to the nation’s highest office.

1 year ago
Presidential Race

LIVE BLOG: 2024 Election Debate: Round 3

The country’s presidential candidates will face off for a second time in the third electoral debate of the campaign season. They will address questions on defense, security, international relations and geopolitics.

1 year ago
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Bawaslu says Gibran’s free milk handouts during Jakarta CFD constitute law violation

The Central Jakarta office of the Elections Supervisory Agency (Bawaslu) found indications that vice presidential candidate Gibran Rakabuming Raka violated a gubernatorial regulation for distributing free milk during a Car Free Day event in the capital.

1 year ago
Election Updates premium

Presidential candidates eye more tax on the rich, digital firms to raise revenue

All the candidates share a common plan to establish a new state revenue agency that requires the Finance Ministry to spin off and combine two of its revenue arms, namely the tax and customs and excise offices.

1 year ago
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Dairy cows must be cheap, farmers say of Prabowo’s import pledge

The Indonesian Dairy Cooperatives Association (GKSI) wants the government to bear most of the cost of importing cattle.

1 year ago
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Presidential candidates set to spar on foreign, defense policies

The televised debate on Jan.7 will take place at Istora Senayan in Jakarta, with the General Elections Commission (KPU) picking 11 expert panelists to formulate questions for the candidates on issues of geopolitics, international relations, globalization, international politics, defense and security.

1 year ago
Presidential Race

Prabowo is confident state budget can finance IKN, his nutrition program

The development of the new capital is expected to cost some Rp 466 trillion (US$30.1 billion), while the nutritional improvement program would require Rp 400 trillion a year.

1 year ago
Presidential Race

Anies bashes food estate program as failure

The former Jakarta governor, who is casting himself as an opposition candidate, has slammed the President's food estate program for failing to consider crop suitability and local needs, and has vowed to empower local farmers and change the domestic food trade if elected.

1 year ago
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KPU to introduce technical changes for third election debate ​​​​​​​

Apart from expanding moderators' roles and limiting the number of microphones used by candidates, the General Elections Commission (KPU) has also added the subthemes of globalization and international politics for the upcoming debate.

1 year ago
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Anies blasts KPU for only listing two candidate pairs in voting simulation

Anies Baswedan criticized the sample ballots issued by the KPU for the presidential election simulation for only featuring two candidate pairs.

1 year ago
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Ganjar shores up Central Java stronghold by intensifying campaign

During a campaign event in Blora regency, Central Java, presidential candidate Ganjar Pranowo admitted that he has been stepping up his campaign in Central Java to fend off rival candidates.

1 year ago
Presidential Race

Ganjar to tackle fertilizer shortage through foreign partnerships

While on a campaign tour through Central Java, his former governorship, Ganjar promised to tackle the nationwide fertilizer shortage by sourcing raw materials through trade deals and other international cooperation.

1 year ago
Presidential Race

I believe in democracy, press freedom: Prabowo

In a speech during an Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) event, vice presidential candidate Prabowo said that no one should doubt his commitment to democracy as he has been an active participant of the democratic system in the past two decades.

1 year ago
Presidential Race

Ganjar to intensify campaign in final 40 days leading up to election

Presidential candidate Ganjar Pranowo met with leaders of the political parties that support him to discuss campaign strategy toward the final weeks of the campaign season. 

1 year ago
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Early alliance building for a likely runoff has hit a snag

Alliance building in anticipation of a likely runoff election hit a snag as parties backing Ganjar Pranowo and Anies Baswedan are both still eyeing to boost their own chances of securing a spot in the race’s possible second round.

1 year ago
Presidential Race

Prabowo’s visit to Cilincing surprises residents

The Cilincing visit triggered various comments on social media, with some criticizing Prabowo about his incapability of doing blusukan and his health. 

1 year ago
Election Updates

Police name three suspects in Prabowo-Gibran volunteer's nonfatal shooting

East Java Police have found that one of the three suspects is a village head, but refrained from announcing the motive behind the attack.

1 year ago
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PPP remains ‘solid’ despite members declaring support for rival ticket

The United Development Party (PPP) has said it remained untroubled despite a number of members declaring support for rival presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto and running mate Gibran Rakabuming Raka.

1 year ago
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Prabowo in good physical health ahead of upcoming debate, campaign team says

Presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto is physically prepared for the third presidential debate, which will take place on Sunday, campaign team deputy chief Ahmad Muzani said.

1 year ago
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Ganjar-Mahfud campaign promises free internet for students, SMEs

The Ganjar-Mahfud presidential campaign has vowed to provide free and equitable internet services for students and SMEs if they win in February, as part of the pair’s strategy to develop the country's education and creative industry toward accelerated growth.

1 year ago
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