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Archipelago 1 year 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.
Politics 1 year ago
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Puan denies salary hike for lawmakers
Amid mounting public scrutiny of lawmakers’ paychecks, which reportedly stand at around Rp 100 million (US$6,100) per month, House of Representatives Speaker Puan Maharani has dismissed speculation about a recent salary hike, but confirmed that legislators now receive a housing allowance.
Politics 1 year ago
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House hearing on court’s ruling separating elections draws criticism
An unexpected House of Representatives hearing on a recent Constitutional Court ruling that ordered that national and local elections be held separately starting in 2029 has alarmed activists and experts, who warn that lawmakers may be looking for ways to delegitimize the court decision.
Politics 1 year ago
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Lawmakers signal resistance against Constitutional Court’s split-election ruling
Several lawmakers in the House of Representatives have called the Constitutional Court’s ruling that ordered split local and national elections “unconstitutional” and “not final and binding”.
Politics 1 year ago
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Public participation in lawmaking needs more than just seminars
Students, activists and experts view Deputy House of Representatives Speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad’s plan to hold seminars to boost public participation in lawmaking as falling short of addressing the root problem, analysts have warned.
Politics 1 year ago
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Court bars legislators-elect from quitting to contest regional polls
In a small win for democracy amid the ongoing furor over the newly passed TNI Law revision, justices at the top court have ruled "to uphold [...] the people's sovereignty" by barring legislators-elect from abandoning their constituency expressly to make a bid for a regional leadership post.
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