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Archipelago 7 months ago
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Dozens arrested in North Sumatra protest against lawmakers’ salaries
The protest began peacefully but quickly turned violent when a group of demonstrators attempted to force their way into the North Sumatra DPRD compound by toppling the front gate and hurling objects at security personnel. Tensions escalated as police began arresting several students accused of inciting the unrest, prompting fellow protesters to intervene.
Opinion 8 months ago
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Analysis: Indonesia's election debate: A step backward?
Indonesia's political elite are once again pushing to alter the system for regional head elections (Pilkada), currently conducted through direct public voting. The proposed changes aim to shift the authority to elect local leaders back to regional legislative councils (DPRD) or even allow for direct presidential appointments. However, these discussions appear less like well-reasoned policy debates and more like atempts to gauge public reaction.
Politics 8 months ago
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Indirect election push sparks democratic concerns
Opposition is intensifying in response to renewed efforts by government officials and the political elite to scrap direct regional head elections and return to an indirect voting system, with critics warning that such a move would represent a serious regression in Indonesia’s democratic development.
Archipelago 11 months ago
Medan councilor investigated for viral assault of flight attendant
A video of an altercation between Megawati Zebua and a Wings Air flight attendant recently went viral on social media. In the footage, the Medan councilor is seen pushing the flight attendant in the neck as they argue in the aisle of the plane.
Politics 1 year ago
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Gibran faces barrage of criticism at Surakarta city council
Surakarta Mayor Gibran Rakabuming Raka faced a barrage of criticism from a councilor of his former party the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) at a hearing at the city legislature on Monday, some three months before he takes office as the country’s next vice president.
Legislative Race 1 year ago
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Revote ruling offers hope for women’s representation
The Constitutional Court ruled in favor of the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) over its petition requesting a revote for the Gorontalo Regional Legislative Council (DPRD) election in two regencies, because four big- and mid-sized parties failed to meet the minimum quota of 30 percent for female candidates in the February poll.
