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Court bars legislators-elect from quitting to contest regional polls
Politics 3 months ago

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Court bars legislators-elect from quitting to contest regional polls

In a small win for democracy amid the ongoing furor over the newly passed TNI Law revision, justices...
PKS councilor-elect arrested for dealing meth
Politics 1 year ago

PKS councilor-elect arrested for dealing meth

An incoming councilor from the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) has been nabbed for sabu-sabu (crystal...
KPU allows elected lawmakers to run in regional head elections
Regional Elections 1 year ago

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KPU allows elected lawmakers to run in regional head elections

Petitioners that challenged the 2016 Regional Elections Law have criticized the KPU's decision, ...
House of old men: 2024 election sees lowest number of young lawmakers ​​​​​​​
Legislative Race 1 year ago

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House of old men: 2024 election sees lowest number of young lawmakers ​​​​​​​

Dynastic politics and incumbents are blamed as two key reasons young politicians have struggled to g...
Familiar faces make way to House of Representatives
Legislative Race 1 year ago

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Familiar faces make way to House of Representatives

From outgoing ministers to popular singers and comedians, familiar faces are making their way to the...
Celebrity candidates’ electoral gains raise concerns among voters
Legislative Race 1 year ago

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Celebrity candidates’ electoral gains raise concerns among voters

Some voters say celebrity candidates eclipse other, more qualified candidates on the ballot.
Health centers gear up to help depressed legislative candidates
Legislative Race 1 year ago

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Health centers gear up to help depressed legislative candidates

Local administrations and health centers have been working to prepare special facilities for legisla...
‘I’ll vote randomly’: Legislative candidates remain distant from diaspora community
Legislative Race 1 year ago

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‘I’ll vote randomly’: Legislative candidates remain distant from diaspora community

Alicia, a 30-year-old designer who has spent half her life in Malaysia, has her weekend plans set. O...
North Sumatra Police detain local KPU official for extortion
Politics 1 year ago

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North Sumatra Police detain local KPU official for extortion

Parlagutan Harahap is at least the second official of a North Sumatra election body to be named as a...
South Korean native vies for House seat
Legislative Race 1 year ago

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South Korean native vies for House seat

Among thousands of election campaign ads across the capital, one particular poster has stood out aro...
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