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Regional Elections 1 year ago
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Likely victory of minority candidates signals more open-minded voters
Candidates from minority groups are projected to win local elections in several regions, prompting hope that it indicates a less discriminatory outlook from voters toward leaders of different genders, ethnicities and faiths.
Politics 1 year ago
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PDI-P calls for reform over alleged police meddling in polls
The nationalist party, now cast as the de facto opposition in the House, has met with general opposition from other political parties in the ruling coalition, but also some hints of support from observers about restructuring supervision over the police institution.
Regional Elections 1 year ago
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TNI clout falters in regional elections
Over a dozen former members of the Indonesian Military (TNI) who ran for regional office this year are expected to have lost their contests, sparking questions about the institution’s image and whether it continues to hold sway over voters.
Regional Elections 1 year ago
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Two potential 'blank box' victories signs of public protest
The projected outcomes of two uncontested regional head elections indicate that the sole candidates have failed to win their races, a phenomenon experts say reflects signs of dissatisfaction with the dominance of political parties and their candidates.
Regional Elections 1 year ago
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PDI-P might 'need rethink' on projected poll losses
Analysts say the major party's election losses in battleground regions, according to provisional results, could distinguish it as an opposition force at a time when most political parties are becoming subsumed under the ruling coalition.
Election Updates 1 year ago
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Ruling coalition outclasses opposition
The projected outcome of Wednesday’s regional polls has cemented the dominance of President Prabowo Subianto’s big-tent electoral alliance, the Onward Indonesia Coalition (KIM), which was also behind the administration of former president Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, after candidates backed by rival camps suffered upset defeats in a number of key battlegrounds.
Election Updates 1 year ago
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‘Democracy at risk of dying’: Megawati on regional elections
The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) chair, Megawati Soekarnoputri, says democracy in the country is “dying” as she claims to have received reports about the massive mobilization of regional leaders and security apparatuses during the recent regional head elections.
Regional Elections 1 year ago
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Pramono claims victory in Jakarta, but rivals still hope for runoff
Jakarta gubernatorial candidate Pramono Anung has declared victory in the city’s recent election, despite inconclusive results from pollsters on whether the race will finish in a single round or proceed to a runoff.
