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Politics 4 months ago
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Ade Armando resigns from PSI after incitement allegations
Politician Ade Armando has resigned from the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) after dozens of Islamic organizations filed police reports against him over alleged incitement against former vice president Jusuf Kalla.
Opinion 4 months ago
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Analysis: Why the news spotlight on ex-VP Jusuf Kalla?
Jusuf Kalla has been among the top trending news in recent weeks, reflecting the enduring relevance of one of Indonesia’s most seasoned statesmen. Kalla, who served as vice president a decade apart in 2004-2009 and 2014-2019, is still highly revered but now aged 83, it is unlikely that he will seek elected office again in 2029.
Politics 4 months ago
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Peace figures reject blasphemy accusations against Jusuf Kalla
Figures behind the Malino I and Malino II Declaration have defended former vice president Jusuf Kalla, asserting that his recent lecture reflects historical realities of the Poso and Ambon conflicts and does not amount to blasphemy.
Politics 4 months ago
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Kalla denies blasphemy allegations, says remarks taken out of context
Former vice president Jusuf Kalla has denied allegations of blasphemy over remarks he made during a public lecture last month, and is considering legal recourse against his accusers who he said took his comments out of context in a way that defames him.
Politics 4 months ago
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Kalla blasphemy report raises concerns over pressure on govt critics
The report comes amid heightened scrutiny over freedom of expression under President Prabowo Subianto, with critics pointing to a rise in legal threats, police reports and public pressure directed at dissenting voices.
Politics 4 months ago
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Jusuf Kalla reported to police over alleged blasphemy
Although no longer in public office, Kalla has in recent weeks increasingly become a reference figure for groups and individuals seeking input or expressing concerns about policies under President Prabowo Subianto’s administration.
Politics 5 months ago
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Letters, podcast and meetings: Ex-leaders step up amid govt’s muted response to Iran war
As questions arise over President Prabowo Subianto’s delayed and muted response to the United States-Israeli war on Iran, some former presidents and vice presidents have taken an active role in voicing their concerns over the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
Politics 5 months ago
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As opposition falters, Kalla emerges as bridge between critics, power
In a political landscape where President Prabowo Subianto’s administration faces scant opposition, a familiar elder statesman has stepped in from the sidelines of power to fill the gap, bridging alternative voices and decision makers to ensure diverse perspectives are heard by the government.
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