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Indonesia elections: Suspicious transactions worth trillions of rupiah unearthed, activists call for probe
MONEY USUALLY USED TO BUY VOTES, PAY POLITICAL DOWRIES The discovery has highlighted the “power of money” in Indonesia’s elections,…
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Indonesian presidential candidates spar in first live debate, promise to enforce law and eradicate corruption
This is the first election in 15 years where three pairs are contesting for Indonesia’s top jobs. On Feb 14…
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Campaigning gets underway in Indonesia for February presidential election
JAKARTA: Campaigning for Indonesia’s presidential election was officially underway on Tuesday (Nov 28), with two of the three candidates kicking…
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Commentary: Can Indonesia’s three presidential candidates deliver on their promises?
PRIORITISING HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT The proposals mainly address one key challenge: That Indonesia’s demographic bonus will soon end, which justifies…
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Analysis: Indonesian presidential frontrunner Prabowo strikes China-friendly tone, but knows Jakarta still needs Washington
US IS ‘STILL IMPORTANT’ Mr Prabowo is aware that Jakarta still needs Washington, Dr Lina noted. In fact, hours following…
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Indonesian presidential candidates Anies, Ganjar unveil their foreign policy strategies, and they are worlds apart
The presidential election will determine who gets to lead Southeast Asia’s biggest economy for the next five years, and a…
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Commentary: Gibran’s VP run may be the biggest gamble for Prabowo – and outgoing Indonesian President Jokowi
Mr Jokowi’s camp appears to acknowledge this: PSI recently launched an assertive “Jokowi-ism” campaign, prominently featuring the names and faces…
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Why party-hopping is rampant in Indonesia and can anything be done about it
JAKARTA: From hectic metropolitan cities to placid rural areas, nearly every corner of Indonesia has for months been crowded by…
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Commentary: His son’s election run could tarnish Jokowi’s legacy
On Monday, the Constitutional Court established a probe into the Oct 16 decision following seven petitions demanding an investigation. This…
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‘Mutual hostage’: A rift has widened between Jokowi and Indonesia’s ruling PDI-P but it’s peace for now, say analysts
JAKARTA: A rift between Indonesian President Joko Widodo and the ruling Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) has widened, after…
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