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Politics 2 weeks ago
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Suspended NasDem lawmaker makes early returns to House
NasDem’s Ahmad Sahroni was reappointed as Commission III deputy speaker despite still having two weeks of suspension after being found guilty by the House ethics committee for his controversial remarks triggering wide public outrage in August 2025.
Opinion 1 month ago
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Analysis: Police and lawmakers defy calls for sweeping reforms
The National Police appear increasingly emboldened in their bid to consolidate power, as the House of Representatives signals growing support for the force despite persistent public demands for comprehensive reform. Even recent rulings by the Constitutional Court, intended to restrict active-duty officers from holding civilian posts, now seem likely to be circumvented by an unholy alliance of legislative and security interests.
Politics 1 month ago
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Controversial lawmaker rises to Constitutional Court in shady process
The House of Representatives abruptly appointed lawmaker Adies Kadir as a Constitutional Court justice, replacing an appointee who had served only five months. Adies was embroiled in controversy over remarks that fueled the August unrest.
Politics 4 months ago
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Parties back court ruling on gender quota in House bodies
Some members of political parties in the House of Representatives welcomed the ruling and aimed to have more than 30 percent women in all legislature internal bodies, while others warned against ‘overrepresentation’ of female lawmakers.
Regulations 5 months ago
Indonesian bill will emphasize central bank's role supporting growth, lawmakers say
Concerns about the independence of the central bank have been mounting following the announcement of a "burden sharing" deal that will see BI increase the interest it pays on government deposits to fund state programs.
Asia & Pacific 5 months ago
Timor Leste police fire tear gas at protest over plan to buy cars for MPs
More than 1,000 people, mostly university students, rallied near the National Parliament in Dili to protest against the plan approved last year to procure cars for each of the 65 members of parliament.
