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Politics 2 weeks ago
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Fresh push for asset forfeiture bill met with political concerns
Critics say the new commitment to pass the asset forfeiture bill may be driven by the government’s need to finance President Prabowo Subianto’s flagship programs, while also underlining concerns about the lack of transparency around the draft law.
Society 3 weeks ago
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Civil groups seek better recognition for indigenous peoples in new bill
Civil society groups have presented their own draft bill on indigenous peoples to the House of Representatives, seeking legislation that would provide legal standing for the underserved and dispossessed.
Politics 3 weeks ago
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Calls mount for House transparency on asset forfeiture bill
Calls are mounting for lawmakers to release their latest draft bill on asset forfeiture to the public, with antigraft activists warning that closed-door deliberations could leave the proposed legislation vulnerable to abuse.
Society 3 weeks ago
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House moves on agrarian reform legislation
Baleg chair Bob Hasan asserted the bill should be aimed at promoting public welfare by ensuring legal protection for communities who possess land but lack legal certainty to back their claims, leaving them vulnerable to land grabbing.
Politics 3 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.
Politics 4 weeks ago
Post-protest unrest disrupts Jakarta commute
Friday morning saw the remnants of unrest following Thursday’s protest at the Senayan Legislative Complex, which spread into nearby Pejompongan and Slipi, where residents mounted a defense against unidentified groups via makeshift roadblocks.
Politics 4 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.
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