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Politics 3 months 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.
Opinion 5 months ago
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Analysis: Prabowo’s pursuit of Megawati’s PDI-P as the ‘One Piece’
President Prabowo Subianto has utilized the Lebaran (Idul Fitri) holiday to maintain his ties with key political figures, including Megawati Soekarnoputri, chairwoman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P). As the only major party that has not formally declared support for his administration, Megawati’s potential backing represents the “One Piece”: the final element needed for Prabowo to fully consolidate his leadership, an outcome he has long pursued.
Politics 6 months ago
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PDI-P steps up criticism of Prabowo's silence on US-Israel war against Iran
The quasi-opposition Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) has stepped up criticism of government programs and policy decisions, including questioning President Prabowo Subianto’s silence on the escalating Middle East crisis, signaling a shift toward a more assertive counterbalance in the absence of strong legislative opposition.
Politics 6 months ago
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NasDem’s suggestion rekindles legislative threshold debate
The debate about the legislative threshold, a baseline vote percentage that must be won by political parties to secure seats at the legislature, has persisted since a ruling issued in 2024 by the Constitutional Court. The court ordered lawmakers to adjust the current 4 percent threshold before the 2029 general election.
Editorial 6 months ago
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Pramono’s uneventful start
One year in, Jakarta’s "more colorful" makeover is facing a gray reality of systemic waste and stagnant flood mitigation. With the honeymoon over, the city’s 11 million residents are waiting to see if their governor will finally tackle the perennial problems lurking behind the populist wins.
Politics 7 months ago
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PDI-P stands with voters against indirect polls
The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) has become the only party to formally oppose scrapping direct regional elections in the House of Representatives, pushing back against the ruling coalition’s plan while acknowledging the need to curb soaring election costs by other effective means.
Politics 11 months ago
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Prabowo, Megawati ties in question after cabinet reshuffle
President Prabowo Subianto’s decision to remove two officials affiliated with Megawati Soekarnoputri, the matriarch of the sole de facto opposition the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), from his administration in the latest reshuffle has raised questions about the future of relations between the two politicians.
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