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Election Updates 3 years ago

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MPR, DPD resume push for constitutional amendment

The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) has once again raised the idea of amending the Constitution, claiming that the nation must discuss procedures for delaying elections in a crisis and grant more power to the legislative body.

Politics 3 years ago

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MPR proposes splitting tax office from Finance Ministry

Amid the controversy surrounding some Rp 300 trillion (US$19.4 billion) in suspicious payments within the Finance Ministry, the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) has proposed creating an independent tax office separate from the ministry that would answer directly to the president.

Academia 3 years ago

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A year of living dangerously for Indonesian democracy

Elections postponement would be an ominous rejection of the institutions of democracy and would dramatically further a worrying trend of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) seizure of power.

Politics 3 years ago

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MPR, Palace advisors mull scrapping direct regional polls

People’s Consultative Assembly Speaker Bambang Soesatyo has revealed plans to revisit indirect elections as part of a review of the country’s democratic system.

Academia 4 years ago

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After more than 20 years, police need another reform

The reform is pressing to restore public trust in the police and increase accountability of the country’s law enforcement and public services.

Regulations 4 years ago

Jokowi, House seek to dispel doubts over new capital project

In his annual state address, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo vowed that work on Indonesia’s planned new capital would continue, even as questions remain as to how the enormous project will be financed.

Society 4 years ago

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Jokowi hails Indonesia’s increasing influence on international stage

Indonesia is standing at the peak of global leadership, President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo said in his annual State Address on Tuesday, praising the country’s growing stature on the global stage.

Society 4 years ago

Jokowi wears Bangka Belitung attire at this year’s State Address

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has continued his tradition of wearing customary regional attire while delivering his annual State Address, this time donning Bangka Belitung dress.

Politics 4 years ago

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PDI-P puts brakes on plan to amend Constitution

The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) has suspended its push for a constitutional amendment to strengthen the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) following a controversial proposal from other members of the ruling coalition to delay the 2024 elections.

Academia 4 years ago

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Let’s fight the decline of constitutional democracy

Extension of the presidential term is an unconstitutional effort that fundamentally neglects the basic tenet of our Constitution, namely the sovereignty of the people.

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PREMIUM MPR, DPD resume push for constitutional amendment

PREMIUM MPR proposes splitting tax office from Finance Ministry

PREMIUM A year of living dangerously for Indonesian democracy

PREMIUM MPR, Palace advisors mull scrapping direct regional polls

PREMIUM After more than 20 years, police need another reform