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Politics 8 months ago
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PKB revives push to scrap direct regional elections
The National Awakening Party (PKB) has revived calls to end direct regional elections, proposing instead that regional heads be appointed by the central government or elected by local legislatures, an idea President Prabowo Subianto previously floated.
Politics 1 year ago
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Pro-Prabowo parties signal support for abolishing direct regional polls
Members of the ruling coalition have signaled support for President Prabowo Subianto’s suggestion to roll back direct regional head elections to cut costs, despite heavy criticism from pro-democracy advocates who believe that would be a setback to democracy.
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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Fresh call for constitutional amendment splits House
House lawmakers are split over the latest call to amend the Constitution made by Amien Rais, a former MPR speaker and staunch Jokowi critic, with those in opposition warning of democratic backsliding and Prabowo's Gerindra yet to indicate its stance.
