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Politics 6 months ago
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Generous housing perks for lawmakers clash with public hardship
The House of Representatives has come under scrutiny after granting its members a Rp 50 million (US$3,054) housing allowance, a benefit critics argue highlights misplaced priorities in a legislature that has struggled to deliver laws and is widely viewed as a government “rubber stamp”.
Politics 1 year ago
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Regional heads’ inauguration postponed until Feb. 20
While all regional heads sworn in on Feb. 20 will be inaugurated by Prabowo, only governors will be inducted by the President in a ceremony after the Feb. 24 ruling hearing. The elected regents and mayors will be inaugurated by their respective governors.
Politics 1 year ago
KPU gets approval to issue new rules in line with protesters' demands
Demonstrations flared up in several cities in Indonesia last week as anger mounted over what Jokowi's critics say is an attempt to further consolidate his power as he prepares to make way for successor Prabowo Subianto in October.
Regional Elections 1 year ago
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House subverts Constitutional Court on regional election rules
Lawmakers have finished a rush revision to the Regional Elections Law in an effort to override two Constitutional Court rulings on candidate nomination requirements for the November regional head elections, a move activists say seeks to subvert the court’s efforts to ensure more competitive polls.
