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Rights groups decry another military appointee for Bulog

Another Indonesian Army officer Maj. Gen. Ahmad Rizal Ramdhani, who is still in active duty, was appointed by State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Minister Erick Thohir as the next State Logistics Agency (Bulog) president director.

7 hours ago
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House approves 24 ambassadorial candidates after closed-door hearings

The House of Representatives Commission I, overseeing defense and foreign affairs, has submitted the result of a confirmation hearing for 24 ambassadorial nominees to the legislature leadership, who are expected to send it to President Prabowo Subianto. ...

23 hours ago
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Gibran prepares for Papua role as pressure grows for peace talks

Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has affirmed his readiness to oversee development and address ongoing human rights issues in Papua, as he prepares to lead the Special Autonomy Acceleration Board in accordance with existing legal mandates. ...

23 hours ago

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Police push for major budget hike rings alarm bells

Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW) has raised concerns over the police’s plan to channel most of its proposed budget increase into capital expenditure, an area highly prone to corruption due to its reliance on procurement of goods and services.

1 day ago
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Lawmakers revisit Constitutional Court Law after election ruling

Talks to revise the Constitutional Court Law have resurfaced after lawmakers and major political parties in the House of Representatives voiced objection to the Court’s recent decision to separate national and local elections, accusing it of overstepping its constitutional authority.

1 day ago
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Police hold another case review on Jokowi’s diploma case

The case review on Wednesday was held by the National Police’s Criminal Investigation Department (Bareskrim) following a request from the complainant to re-examine the case pertaining to the authenticity of the former president’s diploma.

1 day ago
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Prabowo assigns Gibran to spearhead Papua development, rights efforts

President Prabowo Subianto is preparing to assign Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka a special mandate to oversee matters related to Papua, including accelerating development and addressing ongoing human rights issues in Indonesia’s easternmost region, according to a senior government official.

2 days ago
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Government stays mum on Jokowi’s health amid growing public concern

Speculation continues to mount over the health of former president Joko “Jokowi” Widodo as government officials remain tight-lipped and offer little clarity about the medical care typically extended to former heads of state.

2 days ago
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KPK may question MSMEs minister over wife’s Europe trip

The state’s antigraft body is still studying documents submitted by the minister regarding his wife’s trip to several European cities.

2 days ago
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Bulog chief quits after brief stint, returns to TNI

Army general Novi Helmy Prasetya has stepped down as president director of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) to end his contentious appointment and brief tenure at the state-owned enterprise, the Indonesian Military (TNI) has confirmed, citing prevailing regulations that limit active-duty officers from holding civilian posts.

3 days ago
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House hearing on court’s ruling separating elections draws criticism

An unexpected House of Representatives hearing on a recent Constitutional Court ruling that ordered that national and local elections be held separately starting in 2029 has alarmed activists and experts, who warn that lawmakers may be looking for ways to delegitimize the court decision.

4 days ago
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Indonesia draws closer to filling ambassadorial post in US

Indonesia has moved closer to filling the long-vacant ambassadorial seat in the United States after the government nominated former senior minister Indroyono Soesilo, who was screened by the House of Representatives on Saturday.

4 days ago
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Prosecutors seek seven years for Thomas Lembong in sugar graft case

Attorney General’s Office (AGO) prosecutors demanded that the bench declare former trade minister Thomas Lembong guilty in a corruption case pertaining to sugar imports and sentence him to seven years behind bars.

6 days ago
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House to question Prabowo’s envoy nominees over weekend

The confirmation hearing for 24 names submitted by President Prabowo Subianto for various Indonesian ambassadorial posts abroad will be carried out behind closed doors over the weekend, according to a member of House Commission I overseeing foreign affairs.

6 days ago
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Lawmakers signal resistance against Constitutional Court’s split-election ruling

Several lawmakers in the House of Representatives have called the Constitutional Court’s ruling that ordered split local and national elections “unconstitutional” and “not final and binding”.

1 week ago
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Seven years prison sentence sought against PDI-P's Hasto

Prosecutors of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) urged the bench to declare Hasto guilty of bribery and obstruction of justice in a case involving former General Elections Commission (KPU) member.

1 week ago
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Police seek to polish image with new video platform amid public distrust

The National Police have launched several digital initiatives aimed at improving their public image, including a new video-sharing platform called PoliceTube. However, critics argue that these efforts fall short of addressing the deeper issues underlying the erosion of public trust.

1 week ago
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Lessons from Aceh peace process may still be relevant in today’s conflicts

Peace negotiations to end the armed conflict in Aceh 20 years ago may provide a lesson to resolve today’s global conflicts, former officials involved in the deal have said.

1 week ago
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Prabowo praises police work despite criticism over violence

President Prabowo Subianto has commended the National Police for keeping people safe and supporting the country’s development agenda despite criticism from observers and rights groups over police brutality and human rights violations.

1 week ago
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House grills foreign minister over empty ambassador post in US

The House of Representatives has grilled Foreign Minister Sugiono about the empty Indonesian ambassador post in Washington DC, with the minister promising to provide potential names for the vacancy this week.

1 week ago
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Police say KPK chief’s reassignment won’t affect antigraft agency

The National Police have emphasized that three-star general Setyo Budiyanto will continue to lead the antigraft agency, attributing his recent rotation within the force to a technicality due to his impending retirement.

1 week ago
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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.

1 week ago
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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 week 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.

1 week ago
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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.

1 week 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.

2 weeks 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.

2 weeks 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.

2 weeks 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.

2 weeks 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.

2 weeks ago

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Fri, July 11, 2025

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