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PDI-P’s Hasto skips another KPK summons, files new pretrial motions

Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) secretary-general Hasto Kristiyanto did not appear on Monday for a summons for questioning in relation to a bribery case, after the party filed a new set of pretrial motions against the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) for naming him a suspect two months ago.

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Prabowo’s permanent coalition proposal draws mixed responses

President Prabowo Subianto’s proposal to make the pro-government Onward Indonesia Coalition (KIM) a “permanent” coalition has elicited mixed responses as he looks ahead to a possible reelection bid. ...

6 hours ago
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Prabowo, Jokowi present united front at Gerindra event

President Prabowo Subianto’s repeated praise of Joko “Jokowi” Widodo at the Gerindra Party’s anniversary celebration over the weekend and the government’s recent budget bump for the former president’s legacy project signal Prabowo is not ready to break away from his predecessor just yet. ...

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PDI-P ‘respects’ Prabowo’s plan to form permanent coalition

The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), the last de facto opposition party, has said that it respected the idea of President Prabowo Subianto turning his Onward Indonesia Coalition (KIM) into a permanent coalition until 2029 amid concerns of an overburdened bureaucracy.

1 day ago
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Govt to hold 'glamping' retreat for regional heads amid budget efficiency

A "glamping" retreat for newly installed regional heads has raised some controversy, coming as it does amid the government's sweeping efficiency measure.

1 day ago
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Judicial Commission adopts WFH for budget efficiency

The judicial body, which monitors the country's courts and judges, has instituted a once weekly WFH policy as part of its cost-cutting measures to comply with the government's sweeping efficiency policy.

1 day ago
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Prabowo to run again in 2029

President Prabowo Subianto has accepted a request by his Gerindra Party to run for reelection in the next presidential race, a move that sets early the playing field for the 2029 poll and puts a greater demand for loyalty from his supporting political parties.

2 days ago
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Prabowo re-elected as Gerindra Party chairman

President Prabowo Subianto has been re-elected as chairman and chief patron of the Gerindra Party, making him the party’s longest-serving leader since assuming the role in 2014.

3 days ago
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Costs of regional administration heads’ retreat borne by central government

The central government has decided to cover the cost of a retreat for elected regional heads after a circular on co-sharing for the event went viral. 

3 days ago
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Hasto remains graft suspect after court dismisses pretrial motion

The South Jakarta District Court has dismissed the pretrial motion filed by Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) secretary-general Hasto Kristiyanto, who claimed the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) named him a suspect in both bribery and obstruction of justice cases without due process.

3 days ago
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House begins exercising new power

The House of Representatives has exercised for the first time a controversial new power that allows it to evaluate and dismiss public officials by taking aim at the elections ethics council.

4 days ago
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Appellate court increases Harvey Moeis's sentence to maximum 20 years

In its decision on an appeal filed by the AGO, the Jakarta High Court has increased the sentence for Harvey Moeis from 6.5 years to the maximum 20 years, citing his actions against the government’s antigraft efforts as an aggravating factor in the US$20 billion PT Timah corruption case.

4 days ago
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PDI-P to attend Gerindra anniversary

The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) said that it will attend the upcoming anniversary celebration of the Gerindra Party, possibly paving the way for PDI-P chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri to have her much-anticipated meeting with Gerindra chair President Prabowo Subianto.

4 days ago
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Legality of Prabowo’s budget cuts in doubt

“Any changes to the budget solely based on Prabowo’s recent Inpres are lacking legal foundation, misguided and constitutionally flawed,” YLBHI chair Muhammad Isnur said in a statement on Tuesday.

4 days ago
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Reynhard, Hambali repatriations currently not priority, Yusril says

The government instead will prioritize repatriating around 54 Indonesian nationals sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia and Malaysia, as Indonesian officials have entered into talks with Saudi authorities.

5 days ago
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‘Don’t cross the line’: Jokowi tells son Gibran

Former president Joko "Jokowi" Widodo has denied that he has meddled in the Prabowo administration or influenced his son, Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, but he did remind Gibran not to put himself ahead of Prabowo.  

5 days ago
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Jokowi dispels rumors of rift with Prabowo

Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Jokowi stressed that he still maintains “a good longstanding relationship” with Prabowo, playing down efforts to sow division between the two.

5 days ago
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Deddy Corbuzier inaugurated as defense minister’s special staff

Deddy Corbuzier has been appointed as a special staffer at the Defense Ministry owing to his expertise in public communications, the ministry spokesman said in a statement. 

5 days ago
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Rising oligarchy harms Indonesia’s democracy

Democratic progress made since the start of the Reform period in 1998 has stagnated or backslid as a result of the strong and ever-growing influence of the oligarchs in Indonesia, according to political analysts.

5 days ago
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IKN budget freeze raises doubts about Prabowo-Jokowi ties

The decision of President Prabowo Subianto’s administration to temporarily freeze funding for the development of future capital city Nusantara in East Kalimantan has raised questions about his commitment to continuing the legacy of his predecessor, Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, and whether it will jeopardize their relationship.

5 days ago
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Army general’s new role in Bulog causes concern

The appointment of Army general Novi Helmy Prasetya to a top civilian post in the State Logistics Agency (Bulog), which controls national rice reverses, has sparked concerns about the government's efforts to expand the role of the military in the food sector.

6 days ago
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IKN Authority deputy resigns as budget for new capital frozen

IKN Authority green and digital transformation deputy Mohammed Ali Berawi submitted his resignation letter last week, just as the government froze the budget for the development of the new capital in East Kalimantan.

6 days ago
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Foreign Ministry denies reports of unclear communication under Sugiono

The Foreign Ministry has denied reports of unclear communication under Minister Sugiono, following viral social media posts that cite a news report suggesting a chaotic work environment at the ministry since he assumed office three months ago.

1 week ago
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Two-star Army general appointed new Bulog chief

State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Minister Erick Thohir has appointed two-star Army general Novi Helmy Prasetya as the new president director of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog), which controls the rice reserves.

1 week ago
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No link between planning ministry fire and sea fence documents: Minister

A government minister has dismissed speculation as to possible links between dubious land documents and a fire that broke out at the Agrarian and Spatial Planning Ministry/National Land Agency (BPN) building in South Jakarta just before midnight on Saturday.

1 week ago
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Prabowo reminds media to put ‘national interest’ first during Press Day celebration

President Prabowo Subianto called for the collective media and journalists across the country to “prioritize the interests of the nation” and help build the nation together during his speech to commemorate the 79th National Press Day on Sunday.

1 week ago
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Concerns mount over Prabowo’s reliance on military in civilian affairs

President Prabowo Subianto has, once again, shown reliance on the Indonesian Military (TNI) to make his administration’s priority programs a success, stoking concerns of military overreach into civilian affairs that could regress the country’s democracy and human rights.

1 week ago
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Bahlil confident Golkar ministers safe from rumored reshuffle

Amid speculation of an impending cabinet reshuffle, Golkar Party chairman and Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said that his party’s commitment to supporting President Prabowo Subianto’s administration would prevent Golkar ministers from being ousted from the cabinet.

1 week ago
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House leader’s executive upstaging courts new House controversy

The House deputy speaker's recent encroachment into the role of presidential spokesperson has blurred the line between the legislative and executive branches toward potentially quashing the checks and balances that prevent "constitutional chaos", according to obervers.

1 week ago
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AGO nabs finance ministry official in Jiwasraya graft case

The AGO has detained the Finance Ministry's Isa Rachmatarwata as a suspect over his alleged role in the Jiwasraya corruption case during his tenure as insurance bureau chief at Bapepam-LK.

1 week ago

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