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regional-heads

Appointed, not elected -- yet powerful
Editorial 3 years ago

Appointed, not elected -- yet powerful

Not only can the interim leaders serve for a few years without people’s mandate, they will als...
Acting regional heads: Small mandate, big responsibilities
Academia 3 years ago

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Acting regional heads: Small mandate, big responsibilities

It is said that change begins at home, and the central government must address its own structural an...
Calls mount for govt to issue regulation on acting regional heads
Politics 3 years ago

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Calls mount for govt to issue regulation on acting regional heads

A recent Constitutional Court ruling has added urgency for the government to issue a regulation on g...
More than just a deputy
Editorial 3 years ago

More than just a deputy

President Jokowi has elected to establish the office of deputy home minister just as the principal h...
Loss of Reform spirit
Editorial 4 years ago

Loss of Reform spirit

Jakartans, for example, will have to allow an unelected governor lead for more than two years, while...
Concerns emerge over possible appointment of TNI, police leaders as acting regional heads
Politics 4 years ago

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Concerns emerge over possible appointment of TNI, police leaders as acting regional heads

Critics are wary of the potential for an increased military and police presence in national politics...
Six governors have asked Jokowi to revoke or reconsider jobs law
National 5 years ago

Six governors have asked Jokowi to revoke or reconsider jobs law

“A good law should be in accordance with the public’s sense of justice,” West Kali...
KPK identify graft methods used by regional heads to get back campaign funds
National 5 years ago

KPK identify graft methods used by regional heads to get back campaign funds

From offering positions in exchange for illicit money to embezzling regional budgets, here...
In local politics, gender gulf remains
Politics 5 years ago

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In local politics, gender gulf remains

Indonesia has long sought proportional gender representation in politics, but women still make up le...
Palace tightens protocols following COVID-19 scares
National 5 years ago

Palace tightens protocols following COVID-19 scares

Health protocols have been more strictly enforced on the Presidential Palace grounds in recent weeks...
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