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Politics 5 days ago
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House brushes off fears asset forfeiture bill could target rivals
Critics have urged lawmakers not to rush the bill through without “meaningful public participation,” warning that weak safeguards and oversight could allow the expanded asset seizure powers to be turned against political opponents and government critics.
Politics 6 days ago
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Fresh push for asset forfeiture bill met with political concerns
Critics say the new commitment to pass the asset forfeiture bill may be driven by the government’s need to finance President Prabowo Subianto’s flagship programs, while also underlining concerns about the lack of transparency around the draft law.
Politics 2 weeks ago
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Protesters swarm House to demand asset forfeiture, end to graft
Since early Thursday, authorities have implemented traffic diversions around areas expected to be crowded with protesters. Police blocked several roads in the capital, including both lanes of Jl. Gatot Subroto from the Senayan Park area to the front of the legislative complex.
Academia 1 month ago
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Justice at the barrel of a gun: The anticlimax of antigraft policy
When institutional rivalries push heavily armed soldiers to negotiate the return of seized evidence, Indonesia faces a critical choice: uphold the civilian rule of law or allow justice to be dictated by the barrel of a gun.
Asia & Pacific 2 months ago
China's Xi taps new military anti-graft chief, promotes two generals
Under a years-long anti-corruption campaign initiated by the Chinese leader, scores of senior officials and top generals have been investigated, removed and purged, with two former defense ministers were handed suspended death sentences in May.
Regulations 2 months ago
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Weak transparency threatens economic ambitions: Watchdogs
Weak transparency in public institutions creates opportunities for mismanagement and corruption that could threaten Indonesia’s economic ambitions, unless the greater state role in the economy is matched by stronger oversight and accountability, antigraft groups have warned.
Politics 1 year ago
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Calls for open, transparent process on asset bill
Following a string of violent protests across the country, the House of Representatives included the asset forfeiture bill in its 2025 National Legislation Program (Prolegnas) priority bill, aiming to pass the long-awaited draft law by the end of the year.
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