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Politics 1 year ago
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Prabowo’s suggestion for indirect regional polls lambasted
Allowing local councilors to elect regional heads like during Soeharto's New Order could save money that could be used to feed children and other programs that would better serve the public welfare, President Prabowo Subianto has suggested.
Politics 1 year ago
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Jokowi apologizes for failings amid democratic backsliding
President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo tearfully apologize for any mistakes of his 10-year presidency, which is marked with the regression of democratic values and governance with intimidation against government critics and political opponents as well as shrinking public participation in legislation.
Academia 1 year ago
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Will a Prabowo presidency spell the end of Indonesian democracy? (Part 2)
President-elect Prabowo is surely right when he says that the nature of Indonesian politics has changed beyond recognition. Democracy is here to stay, although much needs to be reformed and rationalized.
Science & Tech 2 years ago
Tiered tabulation: Upholding KPU's credibility, upholding Indonesian democracy
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has urged everyone to exercise restraint and patience in responding to the quick count results of the 2024 general election. The President also called on the public to wait and trust the official tallying results conducted by the General Elections Commission (KPU).
