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Politics 11 months ago
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Calls grow for meaningful reform in election law revision
Calls to safeguard a planned revision to election rules intensify, as pro-democracy advocates urge lawmakers to push for meaningful reform for the electoral system and put public interests and democratic consolidation at the center of the plan.
Politics 1 year ago
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Five suspended lawmakers face ethics probe
Five suspended lawmakers are now under investigation by the House of Representatives ethics committee following complaints filed by students over their arrogant and tone-deaf remarks about their lavish housing allowance that have sparked public anger, as questions linger over their political parties’ commitment to reform.
Politics 1 year ago
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Protesters decry ‘bare minimum’ govt response
Protesters, workers and civil groups said Prabowo Subianto’s administration and the government-controlled House of Representatives have fallen far short in addressing demands raised during the recent nationwide protests, despite their reactions and concessions.
Politics 1 year ago
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House resumes deliberation of domestic worker protection bill
The House of Representatives has resumed deliberations on the domestic worker protection bill this week, continuing their progress on the long-gestating piece of legislation which has picked up pace since earlier this year.
Politics 1 year ago
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Political parties rally behind scaling back House perks
Following days of demonstration over lawmakers’ allowances, political parties at the House of Representatives have reaffirmed their commitment to scaling back perks and to listening to peaceful protests, signaling the legislature’s first step in addressing mounting public criticism.
Archipelago 1 year ago
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Officials’ homes, DPRD offices damaged during protests
Several houses owned by state officials and House of Representatives lawmakers as well as police stations and public facilities were damaged during protests unfolding in Jakarta and other regions across the country in the past few days, with at least three people killed during an escalated rally.
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