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2020-regional-elections

KPU ‘thoroughly’ simulating polls in hopes of ensuring voter safety, turnout
Politics 5 years ago

KPU ‘thoroughly’ simulating polls in hopes of ensuring voter safety, turnout

As if preparing to host elections across Indonesia’s vast archipelago during the COVID-19 pandemic wasn’t hard enough, the General Elections Commission (KPU) has gone the extra mile to ensure voters turn up and stay safe.
Election campaigns will be COVID-19-free, home minister claims despite concerns
Politics 5 years ago

Election campaigns will be COVID-19-free, home minister claims despite concerns

Many political parties have told their candidates to prioritize virtual campaigning.
Postpone regional elections: LIPI, Muslim groups urge government
National 5 years ago

Postpone regional elections: LIPI, Muslim groups urge government

The 2020 Regional Elections Vulnerability Index issued by the Elections Supervisory Agency (Bawaslu) shows that 50 districts and cities set to hold elections in December are in the highly vulnerable category.
Political parties to run online campaigns for regional elections
National 5 years ago

Political parties to run online campaigns for regional elections

While waiting for a new regulation, parties have prepared their candidates to prioritize virtual forms of campaigning and to be disciplined in applying COVID-19 health protocols.
50 cities, regencies ‘highly vulnerable’ to virus-related election disruption: Bawaslu
National 5 years ago

50 cities, regencies ‘highly vulnerable’ to virus-related election disruption: Bawaslu

The current number is double that of the last survey.
Noted Muslim scholar decides to be nonvoter in December regional races
Politics 5 years ago

Noted Muslim scholar decides to be nonvoter in December regional races

Azyumardi Azra said the decision to be a golput -- an Indonesian term meaning abstention -- was taken as a form of "humanitarian solidarity" with thousands of people who had died of COVID-19.
COVID-19 task force urges regional poll candidates to campaign online
Politics 5 years ago

COVID-19 task force urges regional poll candidates to campaign online

The National COVID-19 task force has urged the election organizers to prohibit direct campaign rallies in the upcoming simultaneous regional elections and turn to online or broadcasted campaigns instead to curb the coronavirus transmission during the elections slated to take place on Dec. 9.
Regional races 'can't wait until the pandemic is over': State Palace says amid criticism
Politics 5 years ago

Regional races 'can't wait until the pandemic is over': State Palace says amid criticism

The State Palace has maintained that Indonesia will hold the 2020 regional elections on Dec. 9, amid mounting calls from various parties for the race to be postponed as the coronavirus pandemic shows no signs of letting up.
No rallies, no concerts: Govt plans to restrict crowds during regional races
Politics 5 years ago

No rallies, no concerts: Govt plans to restrict crowds during regional races

The government is set to draft a regulation to restrict mass gatherings during the upcoming regional elections in an effort to prevent COVID-19 transmission.
Pramono Ubaid becomes third KPU commissioner to test positive for COVID-19
National 5 years ago

Pramono Ubaid becomes third KPU commissioner to test positive for COVID-19

He added that he was in good condition and had experienced no symptoms.
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