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Politics 2 years ago
Petitioners to withdraw motion challenging PDI-P structure
Petitioners challenging the new lineup of executives of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) will now withdraw the motion filed at the Jakarta State Administrative Court, as they claim that they were tricked into signing the petition.
Politics 2 years ago
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Netizens call Jokowi by birth name Mulyono as form of protest
Scores of social media users have started referring to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo by his birth name Mulyono, amid growing opposition to the outgoing leader, who is believed to be behind the country’s backsliding democracy.
Regional Elections 2 years ago
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PSI says Kaesang won’t run in any upcoming gubernatorial elections
The Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) said its chairman Kaesang Pangarep, who along with wife Erina Gudono has become the subject of public anger on social media following their luxurious trip to the United States amid nationwide protests, would not contest in any gubernatorial elections in November.
Politics 2 years ago
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Golkar’s Airin to get PDI-P support for Banten governor race
Airin Rachmi Diany, the former mayor of South Tangerang, Banten, appears on course to secure the political support she needs to run in the provincial head election as two potential backers are finalizing the deal to form an electoral alliance behind her candidacy.
Politics 2 years ago
KPU strives to restore public trust after ex-leader scandal
The General Elections Commission (KPU) has committed itself to regaining public trust and restoring its credibility, following the recent dishonorable dismissal of its former chairman Hasyim Asy’ari over a sexual harassment scandal.
Regional Elections 2 years ago
Golkar backs Bobby’s bid for North Sumatra governor
The Golkar Party has officially nominated Medan Mayor Bobby Nasution, who is also President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s son-in-law, to contest the North Sumatra governor post in the upcoming regional head elections in November.
Legislative Race 2 years ago
Court orders revote, vote recount in legislative elections in over a dozen regions
The Constitutional Court has granted numerous petitions filed by losing legislative candidates and political parties challenging the results of the February legislative elections and ordered the General Elections Commission (KPU) to hold a revote and vote recounting in over a dozen regions across the country.
Politics 2 years ago
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Anies ‘seriously considers’ running for reelection in Jakarta
The politician revealed that he was 'seriously considering' running for the city’s top office, stating that several political parties had offered to back him in the race slated to take place on Nov. 27 this year.
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