Politics
Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
Muhaimin criticizes PAN’s early endorsement for Prabowo in 2029 election
Chairman of the National Awakening Party (PKB) Muhaimin Iskandar considers the statement by the Chairman of the National Mandate Party (PAN) Zulkifli Hasan who publicly announced his party’s support for reelection bid of President Prabowo Subianto in the 2029 election as too hasty.
PDI-P executive board yet to decide on timing of party congress: Spokesman
Spokesman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), Mohamad Guntur Romli, says that the party has yet to decide on the date for its national congress, dismissing speculations that it will be postponed to a latter time.
PAN eyes VP slot in 2029 general election, reaffirming support for Prabowo
Chairman of the National Mandate Party (PAN), Zulkifli Hasan, has announced that the party is open to the possibility of nominating a party cadre as a vice presidential candidate in the 2029 presidential-vice presidential election.
President Prabowo inaugurates 31 new Indonesian ambassadors
President Prabowo Subianto has inaugurated 31 Ambassadors at the State Palace in Jakarta, Monday, March 24, 2025.
Who is the New CEO of MIND ID? His Career in Freeport, brother of Indonesia's Minister of Defense
The Indonesian government has appointed Maroef Syamsudin as the new CEO of state-owned mining holding company MIND ID, replacing Hendi Prio Santoso. Lawmakers and industry experts have emphasized that the decision falls entirely under the Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN)'s authority.
PDI-P clarifies on cadres’ presence at Regional heads retreat
The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) has clarified that its cadres’ participation at the regional head retreat, which is currently underway at the National Military Academy in Magelang, Central Java, is still within the knowledge of party chair Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Prabowo vows to bow out of 2029 presidential race if his performance falls short
President Prabowo Subianto says that he will not run in the 2029 presidential election if he considers his performance disappointing and that he would feel ashamed if he is unable to carry out the people's mandate.
President appoints Maruarar to chair Tapera Committee
President Prabowo Subianto has appointed Minister of Housing and Residential Areas Maruarar Sirait as Chair of the Public Housing Savings Committee Program (Tapera).
Civil society groups spark nationwide protests against Prabowo's policies, criticizing budget cuts and biasness
Thousands of student protesters, united in a movement dubbed "Dark Indonesia", staged simultaneous rallies in Jakarta and a number of regions in the country on Monday, February 17, 2025, criticizing President Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabuming Raka government’s populist policies, in particular budget efficiency and free nutritious meal (MBG) program.
Jokowi mulls over establishing an open, inclusive political party accessible to all
Former President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has revealed his political plans for the future, including the possibility of establishing a political party that is very open to everyone.
Deputy for green and digital transformation at IKN Authority resigns
Mohammed Ali Berawi, Deputy for Green and Digital Transformation at the Nusantara Capital City (IKN) Authority has tendered his resignation from his position, which he had held since October 13, 2022.
Prabowo slams “rebellious” bureaucrats over opposition to budget efficiency
President Prabowo Subianto has hinted at the attitude of bureaucrats who oppose the budget efficiency policy of the government, likening them to “little kings” who feel immune to the law and therefore to oppose the head of state's directives.