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C. Jakarta Bawaslu to summon Gibran for CFD campaign probe

Presidential Race 2 years ago

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C. Jakarta Bawaslu to summon Gibran for CFD campaign probe

Central Jakarta Bawaslu will summon vice presidential candidate Gibran Rakabuming Raka regarding milk distribution during Car Free Day at the end of the year.

Bawaslu passes buck on campaign funding probe

Election Updates 2 years ago

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Bawaslu passes buck on campaign funding probe

Despite mounting pressure, the Elections Supervisory Agency (Bawaslu) has declined to launch an investigation into allegations that illicit funds have flowed into campaigns for the 2024 general election, claiming the matter is beyond its jurisdiction.

All three presidential campaigns accused of violations

Election Updates 2 years ago

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All three presidential campaigns accused of violations

While much of the discourse on the presidential race has surrounded which candidates will make it to a likely runoff vote, all three camps have been accused of campaign violations just four weeks into the official campaign period.

State partisanship ‘serious problem’, Ombudsman says

Presidential Race 2 years ago

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State partisanship ‘serious problem’, Ombudsman says

Partisanship amid the state apparatus can reduce the public's trust in the 2024 election, the Indonesian Ombudsman has warned.

Candidates embark on campaign trail with vow of peace

Election Updates 2 years ago

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Candidates embark on campaign trail with vow of peace

The 2024 election campaign has kicked off, after candidates pledged to maintain a peaceful contest while poll officials and law enforcers gear up for the nation’s most ambitious election yet.

Sabang to Merauke?: Ganjar, Mahfud to start campaign on opposite sides of nation

Presidential Race 2 years ago

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Sabang to Merauke?: Ganjar, Mahfud to start campaign on opposite sides of nation

Ganjar said the campaign strategy, including meeting with local communities and the choice of departing locations, was his idea.

Civil groups vow close scrutiny of 2024 race

Politics 2 years ago

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Civil groups vow close scrutiny of 2024 race

As the 2024 general election draws near, civil society organizations are ramping up their efforts to monitor the electoral process, urging the public to also play their part in ensuring a fair and transparent election.

TikTok ramps up efforts to fight fake election news

Politics 2 years ago

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TikTok ramps up efforts to fight fake election news

TikTok Indonesia has joined forces with Bawaslu, election watchdogs and AFP's fact-checkers to stanch election misinformation before it can spread.

Fears of abuse as ministers allowed to campaign 'on leave'

Election Updates 2 years ago

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Fears of abuse as ministers allowed to campaign 'on leave'

Election observers have raised concerns that allowing ministers to take leave to run and campaign as candidates in the upcoming elections instead of resigning will lead to ethical violations and abuses of power.

Ganjar criticized for 'adzan' video

Presidential Race 2 years ago

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Ganjar criticized for 'adzan' video

Presidential hopeful Ganjar Pranowo recently raised the specter of identity politics ahead of next year’s election after appearing in a video of the adzan (call to prayer) broadcast on two major television channels.

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