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2019-presidential-election

‘People power’ and Prabowo’s projections

Opinion 6 years ago

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‘People power’ and Prabowo’s projections

The April 17 elections have come and gone. Except that they haven’t, certainly not for Prabowo Subianto, Sandiaga Uno, their supporters and those who have a vested interest in the two becoming president and vice president for the 2019-2024 term.

Congrats with postscript

Editorial 6 years ago

Congrats with postscript

A week after the General Elections Commission (KPU) confirmed his reelection through the official vote count, incumbent President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo received an extra boost in confidence from the stream of congratulatory messages from world leaders near and far.

Dems to accept defeat – with Yudhoyono's 'notes'

Politics 6 years ago

Dems to accept defeat – with Yudhoyono's 'notes'

The Democratic Party founder and chairman urged his party to accept defeat, although he still pointed out that the elections lacked fairness.

Prabowo stands 'slim chance' of winning petition

Politics 6 years ago

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Prabowo stands 'slim chance' of winning petition

“From what I saw, the petition seems very weak and most of the evidence is in the form of links to articles on news websites,” Andalas University constitutional law expert Feri Amsari told The Jakarta Post on Sunday.

Prabowo campaign team member arrested for tweeting false claims

Politics 6 years ago

Prabowo campaign team member arrested for tweeting false claims

He has been charged under the Electronic Information and Transactions (ITE) Law.

Ma’ruf factor and Indonesia’s democracy

Opinion 6 years ago

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Ma’ruf factor and Indonesia’s democracy

Measuring the Ma’ruf effect against the reelection of Jokowi is difficult, as it requires clear and complex indicators.

Families mourn deaths of sons in postelection riots

City 6 years ago

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Families mourn deaths of sons in postelection riots

“I no longer care who the president is. Politics will never bring my grandson back to life,” said Halimah. Her grandson Widianto Rizky Ramadhan died on Wednesday in a riot in Petamburan.

Small vendors lose livelihoods in Jakarta riots

City 6 years ago

Small vendors lose livelihoods in Jakarta riots

Small vendors lost their livelihoods as postelection rioters looted and burned their business places.

Constitutional Court yet to receive report over presidential election

Politics 6 years ago

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Constitutional Court yet to receive report over presidential election

As of Thursday night, Constitutional Court only received reports on legislative election disputes, none on presidential election.

Jakarta riots death toll rises to eight, more than 700 injured

City 6 years ago

Jakarta riots death toll rises to eight, more than 700 injured

The death toll of the Jakarta riots has climbed to eight people, at least four of whom reportedly died of stab wounds.

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