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Indonesia presidential candidate Prabowo picks Jokowi’s son as running mate
JAKARTA: Indonesia’s defence minister and presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto on Sunday (Oct 22) announced incumbent leader Joko Widodo’s eldest son…
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5 hot-button issues set to figure strongly in Indonesia’s presidential, legislative elections
THE ECONOMY As a developing country with about 270 million people, the economy remains crucial in the upcoming elections. “The…
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Indonesia’s presidential hopefuls Anies, Ganjar register as candidates, leaving frontrunner Prabowo on back foot
“Prabowo’s coalition is not like Ganjar’s where one party is much bigger than the others and can basically do whatever…
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Australian tourist arrested after alleged rampage in Indonesia | 9 News Australia
A young Australian man has been arrested after allegedly going on a drunk, naked and violent rampage in Indonesia. Subscribe…
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Indonesia’s presidential election opens registration with two candidates Anies, Ganjar first off the blocks
Indonesia, a country of more than 270 million people, is set to stage its general elections on Feb 14. By…
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Analysis: Indonesia kicks off election season today to pick new president, legislators next February – here’s what to expect
JAKARTA: Indonesia officially enters election mode on Thursday (Oct 19), with registration open for candidates keen to contest various elections,…
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Indonesia’s senior minister Mahfud MD picked as VP running mate for ruling party’s presidential candidate Ganjar Pranowo
JAKARTA: Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Mahfud MD will be a vice-presidential running mate for former…
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‘Just let me die here’: Why locals on Indonesia’s Rempang oppose eviction for China-backed project
Some involved Chinese investments, such as nickel mining in Sulawesi, but some did not. He cited, for example, the andesite…
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Commentary: Indonesia’s ‘golden visa’ pitch to big-time investors must endure beyond Jokowi’s term
Indonesian President Joko Widodo needs long-term capital to make his ambitious 2045 vision a reality, says ex-journalist Warief Djajanto Basorie.…
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Analysis: Fear of a Jokowi political dynasty in Indonesia deepens after controversial court ruling
JOKOWI’S LEGACY IN QUESTION A Constitutional Court ruling is final and binding in Indonesia with no chances of appealing. General…
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