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Regional Elections 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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.
Politics 1 year ago
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Parties look to familiar faces for key regional races
With legal disputes over the 2024 presidential election behind them, political parties have turned their attention to November's regional elections as they seek candidates to endorse in key provinces, such as Jakarta, West Java, Central Java and East Java.
Politics 1 year ago
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AI-fueled disinformation in Southeast Asia shows need for fact-checking, literacy
As technology gets more sophisticated with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), Southeast Asian nations need to improve their fact-checking abilities and literacy to combat disinformation, a study found.
