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President Prabowo’s coalition set to win big in Indonesia’s regional elections; Jakarta could see run-off next year
JAKARTA: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and parties from his Advance Indonesia Coalition (KIM Plus) are on track for a resounding…
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Indonesia regional elections: On polling day, all eyes on whether President Prabowo’s camp or PDI-P will prevail
JAKARTA: Millions of Indonesians will head to polling stations on Wednesday (Nov 27) to elect 545 regional leaders across the…
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Jakarta governor race heats up as Jokowi, ex-presidential hopeful Anies throw weight behind different candidates
Mr Widodo said Mr Ridwan was the right person to lead Jakarta, a bustling metropolis that faces issues such as flooding…
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IN FOCUS: High stakes in Indonesia’s regional elections for Prabowo, Megawati amid power play
In mineral-rich regions such as Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi and Papua, local leaders must manage resources well by tackling illegal mining,…
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IN FOCUS: Can mega-engineering save Southeast Asia’s bustling capitals from drowning?
The Thai government is pressing on with a broad agenda to manage water, with the ongoing protection of Bangkok –…
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Man in Indonesia arrested for allegedly selling his 11-month-old baby online and using proceeds for gambling
JAKARTA: A man who allegedly sold his 11-month-old baby online for 15 million rupiah (US$955) has been arrested in Tangerang,…
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Sexual harassers on Jakarta trains face lifelong ban; rail company mulls more women-only carriages
JAKARTA: Perpetrators of sexual harassment on Jakarta metropolitan area’s main rail transport network will now get a lifetime ban from…
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Analysis: Indonesia local elections in November a high-stakes test for President-elect Prabowo
But ultimately, following the public outcry, the legislature said that it will not make changes to the election rules under…
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