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View all search resultsThe Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has backtracked on its plan to seek clarification from President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s son Kaesang Pangarep over his use of a private jet during a recent overseas trip, but it is continuing to examine reports of possible gratuity acceptance.
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is set to summon Kaesang Pangarep, the youngest son of outgoing President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, regarding his use of a private jet following intense scrutiny of his recent lavish trip to the United States.
The force behind the Aug. 22 uprising was not only activists or civil society, but also students, intellectuals and professionals who had been silent and ignorant of the legal, ethical and constitutional violations committed by Jokowi and the political parties supporting him.
Celebrated on taking office in 2014 for his humble roots and lack of ties to Indonesia's elites, Jokowi has faced wider scrutiny in recent years as critics accuse him of building his own political dynasty, a claim he has denied.
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.
Once championing democracy, meritocracy and anticorruption, many young politicians have made a 180-degree turn and are now eating their words to justify the political practices they used to adamantly oppose.
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