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Indonesia swears in ‘Ultraman’ and other MPs, as House Speaker’s re-election hints at stronger Prabowo coalition
The Golkar party politician “appeared” as the superhero Ultraman for the inauguration ceremony, although it was later revealed that he…
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Indonesia regional lawmakers pawn appointment letters to cover campaign costs; experts warn of potential corruption
JAKARTA: Several newly inaugurated Indonesian lawmakers have resorted to pawning their appointment letters (SKs) in exchange for bank loans, to…
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Jakarta governor candidates face online backlash over past sexist tweets
Mr Ridwan was similarly called out for inappropriate tweets made in the past. In 2010, he apparently made a play…
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Thousands protest Indonesian parliament’s move to subvert court ruling, pave way for Jokowi’s son to contest in local elections
“LIGHTNING FAST” ATTEMPT TO OVERTURN CONSTITUTIONAL COURT DECISION The protestors are opposing parliament’s attempt to pass a bill approved by…
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Former West Java governor Ridwan Kamil could win major parties’ backing to run for Jakarta governor
SINGAPORE: Indonesia’s biggest political parties are lining up candidates for the country’s local elections in November. Two major parties, Golkar…
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Megawati’s PDI-P scores hat-trick in Indonesia election, but the party faces opposition dilemma under a Prabowo government
JAKARTA: Indonesia’s current ruling party, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), scored a historic hat-trick in the country’s latest…
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Indonesia presidential candidate Anies files court challenge to election result
JAKARTA: Losing Indonesian presidential candidate Anies Baswedan filed a legal case at the constitutional court on Thursday (Mar 21) to…
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Indonesia presidential candidate Anies files court challenge to election result
JAKARTA: Losing Indonesian presidential candidate Anies Baswedan filed a legal case at the constitutional court on Thursday (Mar 21) to…
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Commentary: Prabowo and Jokowi on a unity ticket to dampen election criticism
BRAND CONTINUITY The basic legitimacy of Prabowo’s victory is not in question – his victory clearly reflects a genuine preference…
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Indonesia’s Anies plans to contest presidential poll result in top court
Anies, former governor of Jakarta, said he plans to file a complaint after official results are announced but did not…
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