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.
5 hours agoPresident 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 agoPresident 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. ...
20 hours agoThe 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 agoA "glamping" retreat for newly installed regional heads has raised some controversy, coming as it does amid the government's sweeping efficiency measure.
1 day agoThe 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 agoPresident 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 agoPresident 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 agoThe 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 agoThe 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 agoThe 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 agoIn 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 agoThe 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“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 agoThe 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 agoFormer 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 agoSpeaking 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 agoDeddy 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 agoDemocratic 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 agoThe 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 agoThe 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 agoIKN 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 agoThe 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 agoState-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 agoA 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 agoPresident 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 agoPresident 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 agoAmid 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 agoThe 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 agoThe 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.
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