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Politics 1 month ago
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Press Council criticizes celebrity lawyer for jibes at journalists
The Press Council has issued a statement criticizing celebrity lawyer Hotman Paris Hutapea for his insulting comments toward journalists, saying his response undermined the role of the press in seeking information protected under the law.
Politics 1 month ago
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Prabowo renews antigraft pledge as scrutiny grows over ex-top prosecutor's case
President Prabowo Subianto has reaffirmed his administration's zero-tolerance stance on corruption, as public scrutiny intensified over the Attorney General's Office's (AGO) decision not to detain its former top prosecutor Febrie Adriansyah despite naming him a suspect in a corruption and money laundering case.
Politics 1 month ago
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Legal mire increases doubts about Febrie's graft probe
Observers caution that the unclear status of corruption investigations involving Febrie Adriansyah, a former top graft buster at the Attorney General's Office, may indicate that the cases have been politically compromised.
Politics 1 month ago
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AGO begins probe into ex-top prosecutor
The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has decided to press ahead with its investigation into its own former top prosecutor despite growing calls for the case to be handled by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) instead amid concerns over potential conflicts of interest.
Politics 1 month ago
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House presses ahead with asset forfeiture bill, dismisses rejection claims
The House of Representatives reassured that discussions on the long-awaited asset forfeiture remain ongoing, dismissing online claims that lawmakers had rejected the proposed legislation, as they continue public consultations on the bill.
Politics 2 months ago
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KPK arrests in regions raise alarm over systemic corruption
The arrest of 10 regional heads by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) during the first seven months of 2026, including three over the past month, has renewed concerns over systemic corruption stemming from lack of integrity in regional bureaucracy.
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