The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) appears to be at risk of losing the House of Representatives speakership amid the deepening feud with outgoing President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and claims that he might issue a regulation to prevent the legislative election winner from playing a strategic role in the House for the next five years.

The plaintiff of the lawsuit argues that Communications and Information Minister Budi Arie Setiadi has failed to prevent and mitigate the impacts of the ransomware attack on the temporary national data center (PDN) sites that led to disruptions of hundreds of public services.

In preparation for the country’s simultaneous regional elections in November, political parties have been forming large alliances and jointly nominating candidates, putting popular hopefuls on shaky ground and leaving little room for competition.

The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) said it would not let former member Bobby Nasution run uncontested in the upcoming gubernatorial election in North Sumatra, as the possibility grows of nominating former governor Edy Rahmayadi as a challenger to the party’s heavily favored rival.

In a move hailed as enforcing campaign finance transparency, the KPU has announced a draft regulation that requires reporting on contributions from political supporters and supporters’ groups.

Defense Minister and president-elect Prabowo Subianto’s recent trips abroad were a strong indication that Jakarta will likely take a bolder approach to Indonesia’s free and active foreign policy following a decade of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s administration, analysts have said.

The Onward Indonesia Coalition (KIM) has begun to coalesce around the bid of Ridwan Kamil in the upcoming Jakarta gubernatorial race and is now seeking to bring into its fold more political parties from rival camps, putting the potential bid of frontrunner Anies Baswedan at risk.

Kogoya has agreed to release Mehrtens and is readying a plan to do so, the spokesperson, Sebby Sambom, said, adding that it could take up to two months.

With less than a month before election registration is scheduled to open on Aug. 27, former South Sulawesi governor Andi Sudirman Sulaiman has secured enough political support after being officially backed by three political parties. He potentially faces Makassar Mayor Mohammad Ramdhan "Danny" Pomanto who also has received support from three other parties in the South Sulawesi gubernatorial election in November.

Public Works and Housing Minister Basuki Hadimuljono announced the new date for the first cabinet meeting in Nusantara after President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo postponed the initial plan to hold a meeting in the new capital city on Aug. 1, citing ministers going on work trips and a lack of furniture at the Garuda Presidential Palace.

President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo tearfully apologize for any mistakes of his 10-year presidency, which is marked with the regression of democratic values and governance with intimidation against government critics and political opponents as well as shrinking public participation in legislation.

In contrast to their Islamic counterparts of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), Muhammadiyah and the Indonesian Mosque Youth Communication Forum (BKPRMI), which have declared their interest in managing coal mining concessions from the government, the Indonesian Bishops Conference (KWI) and the Indonesian Communion of Churches (PGI) have stood fast in rejecting the policy, citing the environmental and social impacts of the extractive industry.

Senior Gerindra Party politician Sufmi Dasco Ahmad said he was not worried by the fact that his party’s partner was closing in on a deal to join forces with a rival party to challenge the possible bid of Gerindra’s Andra Soni in the coming Banten gubernatorial election.

The AGO has opened its trial on major corruption at state-owned tin miner PT Timah by indicting three former heads of the Bangka Belitung Islands energy agency for actions that allegedly cost the state US$18.5 billion in losses.

Speaking at a gathering on Thursday at Merdeka Palace, outgoing President Jokowi tearfully apologized for any mistakes his administration may have made over the course of his two-term presidency.

A potential rift between Golkar Party and Gerindra Party, the second- and third-largest party in the incoming House of Representatives, may threaten the efficacy of Prabowo Subianto's presidency, analysts say.

As the regional head elections draw near, the General Elections Commission (KPU) has not yet been able to convert votes into legislative seats after the Constitutional Court received fresh petitions on  legislative election disputes.  

An official at the West Java KPU implied this was a normal part of verifying local voter lists, especially since the TNI and the National Police recruitment processes concluded just last month.

Angela Tanoesoedibjo took over the leadership of Perindo on Wednesday from her father, media mogul Hary "Tanoe" Tanoesoedibjo, signaling a change of the political party’s direction under the incoming government of president-elect Prabowo Subianto.

A new round of conflict has erupted between the nation’s largest Muslim organization, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), and its de facto political vehicle, the National Awakening Party (PKB), amid decades-long tensions between the two groups.

Airin Rachmi Diany, the former mayor of South Tangerang, Banten, appears on course to secure the political support she needs to run in the provincial head election as two potential backers are finalizing the deal to form an electoral alliance behind her candidacy.

Putting the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) back as the country's highest law-making institution should help addressing problems that require a constitutional amendment, PDI-P chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri has suggested in her recent speech.

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has affirmed his commitment to involve more small-scale businesses in the development of the country’s future capital Nusantara in East Kalimantan, emphasizing that local entrepreneurs should be key players in the capital relocation project.

The National Police launched a probe into Hasto after he said on national television saying that instead of probing Harun, the country's anti-graft commission should investigate the distribution of social aid funds.

The PKB chair has hinted that the Muslim-based party plans to wait until Prabowo's October inauguration to decide whether it joins the next government or stands as an opposition party.

President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's youngest son Kaesang Pangarep has told reporters he will go to the United States to accompany her wife during her master's program, despite speculation that he would run in the upcoming simultaneous regional elections.

The outgoing President claimed progress on Nusantara was going according to plan and that he had enjoyed an “abundant water supply, good electricity and internet connection” during his first stay at the residence in the form of mythical bird Garuda. 

Muhammadiyah, a major Muslim group known for its environmentalist stances, is facing a backlash from grassroots members and activists for welcoming a government policy that allows religious organizations to manage state-owned mines.

Former Surabaya mayor Tri “Risma” Rismaharini and prominent Muslim cleric Marzuki Mustamar have emerged as viable contenders in the East Java election as their potential backers intensify talks to join forces to challenge the possible reelection bid of popular former governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa.

Former graft convict Irman Gusman has won a seat at the Regional Representatives Council (DPD), in a revote in the West Sumatra electoral district earlier this month that was ordered by the Constitutional Court.