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Archipelago 1 month ago
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Gowa DPRD moves to impeach regent over alleged graft, extramarital affair
On May 25, all seven factions in the Gowa DPDR agreed to establish a special inquiry committee to investigate three main allegations against Husniah: suspected corruption, an alleged extramarital affair and alleged abuse of authority.
Politics 1 month ago
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Proposal to drop deputy regional heads from local elections gains traction
A proposal to stop directly electing deputy regional heads has gained traction in the House of Representatives, with lawmakers arguing that the current system often produces dysfunctional partnerships and unnecessary political and administrative costs.
Politics 2 months ago
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KPK arrests in regions raise alarm over systemic corruption
The arrest of 10 regional heads by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) during the first seven months of 2026, including three over the past month, has renewed concerns over systemic corruption stemming from lack of integrity in regional bureaucracy.
Politics 6 months ago
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KPK reiterates warning against accepting unofficial Idul Fitri 'money gifts'
After issuing a letter last month warning public officials not to accept or solicit unofficial THR as illicit gifts during the Idul Fitri holiday, the anticorruption body has arrested two regents for doing exactly that.
Politics 9 months ago
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Prabowo signals support for Golkar’s push to end direct regional elections
Ahead of a planned revision to election rules, President Prabowo Subianto has once again raised the idea of scrapping direct regional head elections to cut costs, despite persistent opposition from pro-democracy activists who have warned of a possible rollback of democratic safeguards.
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