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National 3 weeks ago

Outlook: 2019 offers chance for healthier Jokowi-Prabowo rivalry

Indonesia is preparing for a presidential election in April that will see a rematch of Joko “J...

Opinion 3 weeks ago

What awaits us in 2019? Democracy on trial

Democracy on trial; this is surely the pathos of the nation in 2019. The trial will unfold not becau...

World 3 weeks ago

Bangladesh poll landslide raises democracy fears: Analysts

A crushing victory for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in an election overshadowed by allegations it wa...

World 3 weeks ago

Bangladesh's Hasina set for landslide win as opposition demands new vote

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was heading for a landslide win in a general election Sunday...

Lifestyle 3 weeks ago

Indonesians find guilty pleasure in internet fights

The internet, in recent years, has started to replace television soap operas for drama-hungry Indone...

City 4 weeks ago

Incumbent Tangerang mayor, deputy inaugurated for second term

Banten Governor Wahid Halim inaugurated Arief R. Wismansyah and Sachrudin as mayor and deputy mayor ...

Business 4 weeks ago

Global trade war, upcoming elections weigh on the economy this year

The Jakarta Post looks back on the ups and downs of 2018. Here is part one of two of the review.

Politics 1 month ago

Indonesia could go 'extinct' if I lose election: Prabowo

This is not the first time Prabowo has expressed a gloomy outlook for the country. In March, he said...

City 1 month ago

Jakarta recovers from divisive election: BPS

A study has indicated that democracy in the country’s capital has recovered since a polarizing...

SE Asia 1 month ago

Thai junta lifts ban on political campaigning ahead of 2019 elections

Thailand's junta on Tuesday lifted a ban on political campaigning ahead of 2019 elections, more ...