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Politics 1 day ago
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Pro-government parties hit out at PDI-P over student protests
Pro-government parties have rounded on sole opposition party the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), accusing it of appearing to support the recent student protests against President Prabowo Subianto’s costly flagship programs amid mounting economic pressures.
Politics 4 weeks ago
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Prabowo underlines checks and balances while teasing PDI-P's opposition stance
At his address for House of Representatives lawmakers, President Prabowo Subianto underlined the importance of having checks and balances from political parties outside his ruling coalition to maintain democracy.
People 1 month ago
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Legal activist Feri Amsari's lonely battle for constitutionalism
In the waning days of then-president Joko "Jokowi" Widodo, Feri became a vocal critic of his administration, stepping into the spotlight to speak out against what he saw as violations of the rule of law and democratic principles.
Academia 2 months ago
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Stability, criticism and the eroding meaning of Indonesia’s democracy
While Indonesia’s tradition of consensus is celebrated as a cultural jewel, it is increasingly being weaponized to hollow out democratic dissent. The legacy of colonial mentality and elite cooptation has transformed "deliberation" into a tool for maintaining a fragile, uncontested status quo.
Politics 2 months ago
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Potential Gerindra-NasDem merger could reshape 2029 electoral landscape
Talks about a potential merger between Gerindra and NasDem, two of the country’s five largest political parties, have recently emerged, a scenario that analysts said could alter the political landscape ahead of the 2029 presidential election and weaken prospects for opposition figures.
Asia & Pacific 2 months ago
China offers incentives to Taiwan following opposition leader's visit
China on Sunday unveiled 10 new incentive measures for Taiwan, including easing tourist curbs, allowing in "healthy" television dramas and facilitating food sales, following a visit by the island's opposition leader.
