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Diversity within unity
Editorial 1 year ago

Diversity within unity

The regional governments, and their elected leaders, represent this diversity, and they are the only political institution to do so.
Prabowo demands regional heads to defend interests of people
Politics 1 year ago

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Prabowo demands regional heads to defend interests of people

President Prabowo Subianto inaugurated 961 newly elected regional heads on Thursday in the nation’s largest-ever swearing-in ceremony, which observers said was indicative of efforts to recentralize power.
Prabowo swears in 961 regional head-elect at mass ceremony
Politics 1 year ago

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Prabowo swears in 961 regional head-elect at mass ceremony

In another historic first that also broke with tradition, the President swore in 961 regional leaders-elect at a mass inauguration ceremony on Thursday at the presidential palace compound in Central Jakarta.
Regional head retreat sparks criticism as budget cuts bite
Politics 1 year ago

Regional head retreat sparks criticism as budget cuts bite

More than 500 mayors, governors and regents will be taken to a military-style academy in the Central Java city of Magelang, where the recently inaugurated president's cabinet stayed in luxury tents in October.
Prabowo to inaugurate hundreds of regional leaders
Politics 1 year ago

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Prabowo to inaugurate hundreds of regional leaders

President Prabowo Subianto is set to inaugurate hundreds of regional leaders at the Presidential Palace in Central Jakarta on Thursday, amid widespread criticism of a upcoming “glamping”, glamorous camping, trip funded from the state budget.
Former president to take part in regional head retreat
Politics 1 year ago

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Former president to take part in regional head retreat

A former president is slated to be a speaker at the upcoming bootcamp for around 500 incoming regional heads in Magelang, Central Java.
Govt to hold 'glamping' retreat for regional heads amid budget efficiency
Politics 1 year ago

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Govt to hold 'glamping' retreat for regional heads amid budget efficiency

A "glamping" retreat for newly installed regional heads has raised some controversy, coming as it does amid the government's sweeping efficiency measure.
Costs of regional administration heads’ retreat borne by central government
Politics 1 year ago

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Costs of regional administration heads’ retreat borne by central government

The central government has decided to cover the cost of a retreat for elected regional heads after a circular on co-sharing for the event went viral. 
Retreat for new regional heads raises recentralization concerns
Politics 1 year ago

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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.
Wider time gap needed between general and regional elections: Legislator
Politics 1 year ago

Wider time gap needed between general and regional elections: Legislator

House of Representatives Commission II vice chairman Dede Yusuf has called for a wider time gap between the general election and regional elections, citing voter fatigue.

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