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Archipelago 1 year ago
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Officials’ homes, DPRD offices damaged during protests
Several houses owned by state officials and House of Representatives lawmakers as well as police stations and public facilities were damaged during protests unfolding in Jakarta and other regions across the country in the past few days, with at least three people killed during an escalated rally.
Archipelago 1 year ago
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Dozens arrested in North Sumatra protest against lawmakers’ salaries
The protest began peacefully but quickly turned violent when a group of demonstrators attempted to force their way into the North Sumatra DPRD compound by toppling the front gate and hurling objects at security personnel. Tensions escalated as police began arresting several students accused of inciting the unrest, prompting fellow protesters to intervene.
Opinion 1 year ago
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Analysis: Indonesia's election debate: A step backward?
Indonesia's political elite are once again pushing to alter the system for regional head elections (Pilkada), currently conducted through direct public voting. The proposed changes aim to shift the authority to elect local leaders back to regional legislative councils (DPRD) or even allow for direct presidential appointments. However, these discussions appear less like well-reasoned policy debates and more like atempts to gauge public reaction.
Politics 1 year ago
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Indirect election push sparks democratic concerns
Opposition is intensifying in response to renewed efforts by government officials and the political elite to scrap direct regional head elections and return to an indirect voting system, with critics warning that such a move would represent a serious regression in Indonesia’s democratic development.
Archipelago 1 year ago
Medan councilor investigated for viral assault of flight attendant
A video of an altercation between Megawati Zebua and a Wings Air flight attendant recently went viral on social media. In the footage, the Medan councilor is seen pushing the flight attendant in the neck as they argue in the aisle of the plane.
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