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Much ado about asset forfeiture
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House brushes off fears asset forfeiture bill could target rivals
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.
Jakarta deadly unrest prompts calls to probe alleged mobilizers
Politics 2 weeks ago

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Jakarta deadly unrest prompts calls to probe alleged mobilizers

By late Thursday afternoon, another wave of people had gathered outside the Senayan Legislative Complex. Some burned trash and attempted to breach the perimeter, with violence continuing in the area through Friday morning. One man reportedly died during the unrest. 
From Pati to Senayan, protesters take aim at corruption
Politics 2 weeks ago

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From Pati to Senayan, protesters take aim at corruption

Hundreds of protesters from Pati, Central Java, pressed the House of Representatives on Thursday to pass the long-delayed asset forfeiture bill to eradicate corruption, as thousands gathered the Senayan Legislative Complex to voice broader frustration over the country’s worsening economic conditions.
Indonesia passes bill to set up international financial center
Regulations 1 month ago

Indonesia passes bill to set up international financial center

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said the financial center, known as PFII, is expected to draw foreign investment and help accelerate the country's growth.
Indonesian lawmakers give go-ahead to financial centers plan
Regulations 1 month ago

Indonesian lawmakers give go-ahead to financial centers plan

Indonesia has for a long time sought to develop ​its financial sector and hopes to provide wealth management services to rival ​neighboring Singapore, where many rich Indonesian families choose to invest.
Indonesia passes bill allowing lawmakers to evaluate central bank performance
Regulations 3 months ago

Indonesia passes bill allowing lawmakers to evaluate central bank performance

As the rupiah plummeted to a historic low against the dollar, the House gave the green light for a legislative amendment that has raised alarm bells over central bank independence.
Police state
Editorial 3 months ago

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Police state

As the Indonesian Military (TNI) submitted to civilian control in the first two decades of the reform era and scaled down their non-defense roles, the police have only grown in stature and clout.
After two decades, House passes law to protect domestic workers
Politics 4 months ago

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After two decades, House passes law to protect domestic workers

The bill was first introduced in 2004 to protect the country's 4.2 million domestic workers, almost 90 percent of them women according to data from the Ministry of Manpower.
House picks new financial watchdog chair after January market crash
Regulations 6 months ago

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House picks new financial watchdog chair after January market crash

Friderica Widyasari Dewi has been formally appointed as OJK chair, alongside several other leaders, in an accelerated selection process to restore market certainty amid the Mideast war, according to the government.
Debate over legislative threshold reignites ahead of election law revision
Politics 7 months ago

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Debate over legislative threshold reignites ahead of election law revision

The renewed plan by the House of Representatives to revise the General Election Law has reignited debate over the legislative threshold, dividing political parties over whether it should be scrapped or strengthened.

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