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Politics 1 year ago
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Nomination threshold removal puts loyalty of ruling coalition to test
The loyalty and allegiance of the Onward Indonesia Coalition (KIM) to President Prabowo Subianto are being put to the test following a recent court decision revoking the presidential nomination threshold, which offers every political party a chance to field a challenger in the 2029 election.
Politics 1 year ago
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Small, medium parties hail presidential nomination threshold removal
The Constitutional Court's ruling that annuls the presidential nomination threshold has become a breath of fresh air for the country's democracy and electoral system, according to smaller political parties with and without seats in the national legislature.
Politics 1 year ago
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Pro-Prabowo parties signal support for abolishing direct regional polls
Members of the ruling coalition have signaled support for President Prabowo Subianto’s suggestion to roll back direct regional head elections to cut costs, despite heavy criticism from pro-democracy advocates who believe that would be a setback to democracy.
Editorial 1 year ago
Educate, don’t exploit, voters
The disappointing performances of some regional head candidates indicate the failure of political parties not only to vet and nominate capable figures but also to develop a merit-based system to produce party members with the skills to hold public office responsibly.
