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Parties cautious of court’s split elections ruling

Political parties have responded cautiously to the Constitutional Court’s recent decision to split national and regional elections starting in 2029, citing rising campaign costs and potential disruption to governance as major concerns.

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KPK may question North Sumatra’s Bobby Nasution in road graft case

North Sumatra Public Works and Housing Agency head Topan Obaja Putra Ginting, who has been named a suspect by the KPK in an alleged corruption case pertaining to road projects in the province, is reportedly close to North Sumatra Governor and former president Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s son-in-law Bobby Nasution. ...

1 day ago
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Separate national, local elections starting 2029: Constitutional Court

The Constitutional Court says the regional executive and legislative elections must be carried out no sooner than two years, but not later than 2.5 years after the national polls. ...

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Pramono off to strong start, but not enough for 2029 presidential bid

A recent survey by the research arm of Kompas daily revealed that more than 6 of 10 surveyed Jakartans are satisfied with Governor Pramono Anung’s performance in his first 100 days in office, with some room for improvement on community outreach.

2 days ago
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Home Ministry weighs retreat for regional secretaries

The Home Ministry is planning to organize a retreat for regional secretaries nationwide, potentially combining it with the upcoming third regional leaders’ retreat in a bid to enhance coordination and accelerate the implementation of national development programs at the local level.

3 days ago
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AGO signs wiretapping pacts with telco operators to support crime probes

The agreement, signed on Tuesday, would allow prosecutors to access telecommunication recordings and enable data exchange for law enforcement purposes.

3 days ago
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Gerindra executive urges ministers not to overburden Prabowo

Issues such as the island ownership dispute between Aceh and North Sumatra as well as the nickel mining permits in Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua, should be handled by cabinet ministers, said Gerindra Party secretary-general Ahmad Muzani.

4 days ago
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AGO hints second questioning of ex-education minister Nadiem

An AGO spokesman says that investigators might have follow-up questions for Nadiem as a witness in the Chromebook graft case, opening the possibility of a second round of questioning after the first round on Monday, when the ex-minister was grilled for 12 hours.

4 days ago
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Home Ministry steps up efforts to resolve island boundary disputes

Following a rise in administrative claims over regional islands, possibly triggered by the recent Aceh-North Sumatra dispute, the Home Ministry plans to engage with relevant state and local institutions to review, remap and ultimately resolve any outstanding boundary issues.

5 days ago
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Govt, House staunch defense opens court battle on TNI Law

At a Constitutional Court hearing, House of Representatives lawmakers and government ministers asked the justices to drop judicial review petitions against the recently revised Indonesian Military (TNI) Law, arguing that the plaintiffs lack a legal standing.

5 days ago
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NU to expand role in Prabowo’s free meals program

Following a meeting with the President on Tuesday, Nahdlatul Ulama has been entrusted with managing 1,000 meal kitchens and is already active at several sites.

5 days ago
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House shelves Gibran impeachment petition

The House of Representatives opted not to take up a petition to impeach Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka during Tuesday’s plenary session, a demand analysts say is unlikely to gain momentum anytime soon as the coalition aligned with President Prabowo Subianto and Gibran’s father, former president Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, remains united.

6 days ago
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Kaesang seeks second term as PSI chair

After being touted as a potential PSI chairman candidate, former president Joko “Jokowi” Widodo decided not to participate in the election and to instead support his youngest son incumbent party chair Kaesang Pangarep.

6 days ago
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Jokowi’s health draws attention during birthday celebration

Former president Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s appearance during his recent birthday celebration has sparked renewed speculation about his health, and whether it played a role in his decision not to enter the race for the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) chairmanship.

1 week ago
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Aceh-North Sumatra dispute triggers wider border tensions

Days after the Aceh-North Sumatra dispute was settled, other regions stepped forward with unresolved claims of their own and challenged the same ministerial decree, which they say fails to reflect spatial plans of the regions and historical administrative boundaries.

1 week ago
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House yet to decide on Gibran impeachment petition

A group of retired military generals have sent a petition urging leaders of the House of Representatives and the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) to initiate impeachment proceedings against Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka.

1 week ago
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Regional autonomy in question as Jakarta claws back influence

President Prabowo Subianto’s direct involvement in recent issues between regional administrations, such as the border dispute between Aceh and North Sumatra, may be signs of waning decentralization in Indonesia, experts have argued.

1 week ago
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KPK reschedules interrogation of BI deputy governor, lawmakers

Investigators have summoned Bank Indonesia (BI) deputy governor Filiniangsih Hendrarta and two lawmakers in their investigation into alleged misuse of the central bank’s corporate social responsibility funds.

1 week ago
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Female activist threatened after protesting minister’s denial of 1998 mass rape

Historian and activist Ita Fatia Nadia revealed that she has received anonymous threats after protesting Culture Minister Fadli Zon’s controversial remarks about the mass rape of Chinese-Indonesian women during the May 1998 riots, which preceded the fall of Soeharto and his authoritarian regime.

1 week ago
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Calls grow for Culture Minister’s dismissal over 1998 mass rapes denial

Culture Minister Fadli Zon’s statement denying that mass rapes occurred during the 1998 riots are “deeply insensitive” and “hurtful to the victims”, according to a pro-democracy group, who also threatened to stage a nationwide rally should the minister refuse to apologize.

1 week ago
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House sets December deadline for criminal procedure law revision

Lawmakers plan to pass a Criminal Law Procedure Code (KUHAP) revision by the end of the year despite calls from lawyers, academics and civil groups to extend the time frame for broader consultation and to ensure changes in the procedural law reflect public interest.

1 week ago
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AGO seizes ‘historic’ sum of money from palm oil corruption case

The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has seized what it claims to be the largest amount of money it ever confiscated from a corruption case.

1 week ago
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Indonesia confident on Paulus Tannos’ extradition after court ruling

Law Minister Supratman Andi Agtas said he obtained reports from Singaporean authorities that a Singaporean court had rejected a request for bail submitted by Indonesian businessman and graft suspect Paulus Tannos, who was arrested for corruption in January.

1 week ago
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Prabowo gives nod to Aceh regaining control of disputed islands

A long-running dispute between the provinces of Aceh and North Sumatra was resolved on Tuesday, with President Prabowo Subianto mediating between the two governors and affirming that four contested islands fall under Aceh’s jurisdiction.

1 week ago
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KPK probes private jet purchase in Papua graft case

The private jet was reportedly bought in cash carried in 19 suitcases and transported by plane. The money was allegedly embezzled from the Papua provincial budget between 2020 and 2022, according to the antigraft body.

1 week ago
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Indonesia to get A400M aircraft in November, waiting for H145M choppers

Indonesia will receive its first Airbus A400M heavy transport aircraft in November while waiting for the delivery of four H145M light helicopters. 

1 week ago
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Culture minister draws more criticism for defending denial of mass rape in 1998 riots

Culture Minister Fadli Zon has defended his denial of mass rape during the May 1998 riots from a recent interview. But it was met with more outrage from historians and activists who deemed it a government attempt to sanitize Indonesia’s violent past amid the ministry’s controversial project to rewrite history.

1 week ago
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Culture minister’s denial of mass rape in 1998 riots sparks outrage

Culture Minister Fadli Zon’s denial of mass rape during the May 1998 riots has triggered a wave of condemnation, with rights groups warning that it reflects a growing effort to sanitize Indonesia’s violent past and erase the long-ignored suffering of Chinese-Indonesian women during one of the nation’s darkest chapters.

2 weeks ago
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Prabowo pledges huge judicial pay rise to curb corruption

In a bid to curb deep-rooted corruption in Indonesia’s judiciary, President Prabowo Subianto has vowed to raise judges’ salaries by up to 280 percent, a move that critics argue would not be enough to fix a system long plagued by weak oversight and institutionalized graft.

2 weeks ago
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Gibran’s complaint desk returns to spotlight amid tensions

Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s public complaint desk, Lapor Mas Wapres (Report to the Vice President), has resurfaced in public attention after months of relative silence and reported internal pushback within President Prabowo Subianto’s circle.

2 weeks ago

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