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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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Former Indonesian minister arrested in sugar corruption probe; state allegedly lost over US$25 million
JAKARTA: A minister who served under former President Joko Widodo during the latter’s first term in office was on Tuesday…
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Indonesian president’s son visits anti-graft body over private jet use
JAKARTA: The son of Indonesian President Joko Widodo visited the country’s anti-corruption agency on Tuesday (Sep 17) to explain his recent…
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More foreign investors showing interest in Nusantara megaproject: Indonesia’s new investment minister
BECOMING A MORE OPEN, TRANSPARENT COUNTRY On whether Indonesia is becoming a more mature democratic society, he said this is…
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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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CNA Explains: Why are Indonesians protesting?
WHAT MIGHT MR JOKOWI BE TRYING TO DO? Describing the Jokowi-Prabowo alliance as “tenuous”, Professor Vedi Hadiz, director of the…
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Indonesia lawmakers shelve plan to change election law as protests rage
The protests were sparked by a battle over which government agency has the authority to determine electoral laws. The parliament…
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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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Indonesia’s Golkar party elects chairman with ties to Jokowi; analysts say move benefits outgoing president
CHAIRMANSHIP A “STRATEGIC POSITION” Political analyst Ujang Komarudin of Al Azhar University Indonesia told CNA that Mr Bahlil’s appointment as…
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Indonesia’s President Jokowi reshuffles Cabinet two months before term ends, but critics question if changes are necessary
TWO MONTHS BEFORE JOKOWI ENDS TERM Observers added that with the reshuffle being carried out just two months before Mr…
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