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Politics 1 year ago
PREMIUM
Retreat for new regional heads raises recentralization concerns
President Prabowo Subianto plans to hold a military-style retreat for incoming regional heads elected in last November’s elections, garnering mixed reactions from the public, with some critics raising concerns over the possible recentralization of governance.
Politics 1 year ago
PREMIUM
Prabowo gathers regional heads ahead of two-week trip abroad
President Prabowo Subianto gathered his cabinet and regional leaders in Sentul, West Java, on Thursday for a national coordination meeting aimed at ensuring that the central government and local administrations are aligned in executing Prabowo’s key policies for the next five years.
Regional Elections 1 year ago
PREMIUM
Prabowo visits KIM-backed candidates in Bali
The President took off on a whirlwind visit over the weekend to regional head candidates in Bali that have the backing of his political alliance, even endorsing the Denpasar gubernatorial candidate's promise to build a new airport in the province's north.
Regional Elections 1 year ago
PREMIUM
Jokowi can campaign for regional head candidates, Bawaslu says
The agency, a Central Java KPU official and an election law expert all agree that the former president can be a campaign volunteer in November's regional head elections, though the latter says a note of caution is warranted because his son is the incumbent vice president.
Politics 1 year ago
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Watchdogs warn of conflict of interest in KPU bonus boost
Election watchdogs have questioned President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's move to significantly raise bonuses for General Elections Commission (KPU) officials, fearing it will lead to conflicts of interest in November’s simultaneous regional elections.
Politics 1 year ago
PREMIUM
Golkar’s Airin to get PDI-P support for Banten governor race
Airin Rachmi Diany, the former mayor of South Tangerang, Banten, appears on course to secure the political support she needs to run in the provincial head election as two potential backers are finalizing the deal to form an electoral alliance behind her candidacy.
Regional Elections 1 year ago
PREMIUM
KPU begins prep work for simultaneous regional elections
With the dust having barely settled on last month’s presidential and legislative polls, apart from the election disputes at court, the General Elections Commission (KPU) has begun to shift its attention to preparations for November’s regional head elections.
