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Opinion 6 years ago
A requiem for 'Reformasi' as Joko Widodo unravels Indonesia's democratic legacy
For weeks, Jokowi has been under intense pressure from civil society and street protesters to issue an emergency decree to revoke the new KPK law, but so far he has declined. This is largely because he’s under even stronger pressure from political parties to keep the law in place.
Business 6 years ago
‘Corruption hampers investment’: Economists urge Jokowi to issue Perppu on KPK Law
Forty scholars from various universities at home and abroad have endorsed the letter, including University of Indonesia economist Faisal Basri and Prof. Budy Resosudarmo of Australia National University.
Politics 6 years ago
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KPK's role in doubt as new law takes effect
By default, the revised law takes effect 30 days after being passed by the House of Representatives as President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has yet to issue a government regulation in lieu of law (Perppu) to revoke the bill, which many observers have warned will weaken the antigraft body.
Opinion 6 years ago
No honeymoon for Jokowi and Ma'ruf after inauguration
As this is his second (and last) term in office, understandably some expect Jokowi to slow down in his approach to work. But that isn’t likely to happen. We may see the opposite; he will work even harder and longer than previously.
Opinion 6 years ago
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Smoke and mirrors raise threat of authoritarianism return
The government’s nod to the revision of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Law and its pick of controversial KPK commissioner candidates have seriously undermined the credibility of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s commitment to corruption eradication.
Opinion 6 years ago
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Nationwide student marches: A moral force despite the odds
The latest nationwide student demonstrations should be seen as a progressive movement to save the future of Indonesian democracy. The following are a few factors that affect the movement’s growth and sustainability.
National 6 years ago
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Student protesters agree to meet Jokowi — but only on two conditions
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s appeal to open talks with student protesters has been rejected, with several university student bodies dismissing the possibility of any meeting unless the country’s leader answers their demands.
