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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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Over 100 Indonesian election workers die in 2024 polls; observers call for change of single-day format
NO PAUSE TO AVOID SUSPICION Before 2019, the presidential and legislative elections were held separately, Mr Heroik said. After the…
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Indonesian President Jokowi makes power play to bolster Prabowo’s coalition – and wield political influence after stepping down
THWARTING A GRAND OPPOSITION COALITION The president is clearly concerned about the threat of a parliamentary inquiry, locally known as…
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MHA warns against political campaigning, fundraising in Singapore for Indonesia’s presidential election
SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday (Jan 4) warned against political campaigning or fundraising in Singapore for…
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Indonesia’s presidential, vice-presidential candidates under the spotlight for allegedly violating election rules
Meanwhile, Mr Beltsazar noted that the alleged violations thus far are unlikely to amount to any punishment or fines as…
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From academic to aspiring head of state, Indonesia’s presidential candidate Anies Baswedan lectures for a change
EAGER TO BURNISH ISLAMIC CREDENTIALS Mr Anies’ formal and academic manner was also noticeable when meeting about a thousand volunteers…
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Avid marathoner, Metallica fan Ganjar Pranowo going on run of his life to become Indonesia’s next president
He then studied law at Yogyakarta University of Gadjah Mada and developed a love for being active in organisations. As…
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Jokowi’s son Gibran pledges continuation of the Indonesian president’s policies in TV debate against other VP hopefuls
Meanwhile, Prof Mahfud, who currently sits in Mr Jokowi’s cabinet as coordinating minister for politics, legal and security, believed that…
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