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Politics 1 month ago
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Pramono’s PKB appearance fuels early 2029 speculations
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung's appearance at a National Awakening Party (PKB) event this week has fueled speculation over early political maneuvering ahead of the 2029 presidential election, with analysts saying parties have begun positioning themselves for the next race.
Academia 1 month ago
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Why NU's leadership race matters beyond Indonesia
The upcoming leadership transition at Nahdlatul Ulama is not just an internal election; it is a high-stakes contest that will shape the future of global Islam, democratic resilience and Indonesia's trajectory toward 2029.
Politics 2 months ago
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Delayed election law revision sparks fear of tighter presidential nominations
Concerns are growing over possible efforts to further restrict competition in the next presidential elections, with speculation mounting over tighter candidate nomination requirements as lawmakers continue to delay revisions to the General Election law.
Politics 2 months ago
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Prabowo-Jokowi strains surface amid public discontent
Fresh signs of strain have emerged in the relationship between President Prabowo Subianto and his predecessor Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, as the administration faces mounting public discontent over rising fuel prices and Prabowo’s policies.
Politics 3 months ago
Prabowo: I ran because Indonesia was on the wrong track
President Prabowo Subianto said his concerns over Indonesia’s trajectory since the 1990s motivated his repeated bids for the presidency, insisting his political ambitions were driven by a desire to change the country’s course rather than personal ambition.
Politics 1 year ago
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Renewed plan to reinstate New Order-style state guidelines draws flak
The return of state policy guidelines, a practice during the authoritarian New Order era, could trigger a constitutional amendment that could snowball into wider changes, including reinstating the status of People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) as the nation’s highest authority and its long-removed power to appoint the president.
Academia 1 year ago
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Imperative for the transparent selection of SOE commissioners
The practice of appointing SOE commissioners from an arbitrary pool of public officials and political loyalists has become tradition, and requires urgent reform lest it undermine public trust, investor confidence as well as the very purpose of state-owned entities: to serve the public.
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