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Vote buying still widespread in Indonesia despite ineffectiveness

Political scientists and observers take a look at vote buying, which remains prevalent in Indonesia despite low returns.

Politics 7 years ago

Village in Batam warns its votes are not for sale

“Accept ‘serangan fajar’, but do not vote because of it”

Politics 8 years ago

81 polling stations in Bali prone to fraud: Bawaslu

At least 81 out of the 6,296 polling stations set up for the upcoming regional elections in Bali are reportedly prone to electoral fraud.

Business 8 years ago

Cash transaction limit to reduce vote-buying: House speaker

House of Representatives Speaker Bambang Soesatyo has welcomed a bill that limits cash transactions being prepared by the government, saying that the rule could also reduce vote-buying during elections.

National 9 years ago

Open-limited system in election bill criticized by experts

Experts have criticized the open-limited system introduced into an election bill by the House of Representatives.

City 9 years ago

Ahok denies accusation of vote buying

Jakarta Governor Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama has refuted an accusation that he had distributed staple food packages across Jakarta in an attempt to buy votes from residents to win the runoff election scheduled for Wednesday.

Politics 9 years ago

Jakarta records highest number of violations in 2017 elections: Bawaslu

The Elections Supervisory Agency (Bawaslu) has said Jakarta recorded the highest number of violations during the gubernatorial election on Feb.15.

Politics 9 years ago

Bomb threats, intimidation suspected in Aceh elections

Election watchdog Aceh Elections Observer Coalition (KPPA) says it has found 19 alleged violations during the election of regional heads in 16 areas across Aceh from Feb. 14 to Feb. 15.

Politics 9 years ago

Vote-buying suspected in 6 Central Java regencies

Vote-buying is suspected to have occurred in six regencies across Central Java on Feb. 15, the Central Java Elections Supervisory Agency (Bawaslu) has said.

Opinion 9 years ago

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Reducing vote-buying in local elections

Vote-buying is considered endemic in Indonesian politics, particularly since direct local elections were introduced in 2004. However the government and many election experts have stated that direct elections are still relevant, as a “lesser evil” compared to indirect elections, by guaranteeing people’s votes and encouraging public participation.

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Vote buying still widespread in Indonesia despite ineffectiveness

Village in Batam warns its votes are not for sale

81 polling stations in Bali prone to fraud: Bawaslu

Cash transaction limit to reduce vote-buying: House speaker

Open-limited system in election bill criticized by experts

Ahok denies accusation of vote buying

Jakarta records highest number of violations in 2017 elections: Bawaslu

Bomb threats, intimidation suspected in Aceh elections

Vote-buying suspected in 6 Central Java regencies

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Reducing vote-buying in local elections

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PREMIUM Vote buying still widespread in Indonesia despite ineffectiveness

Village in Batam warns its votes are not for sale

81 polling stations in Bali prone to fraud: Bawaslu

Cash transaction limit to reduce vote-buying: House speaker

Open-limited system in election bill criticized by experts

Ahok denies accusation of vote buying

Jakarta records highest number of violations in 2017 elections: Bawaslu

Bomb threats, intimidation suspected in Aceh elections

Vote-buying suspected in 6 Central Java regencies

PREMIUM Reducing vote-buying in local elections

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Vote buying still widespread in Indonesia despite ineffectiveness

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Reducing vote-buying in local elections