politics
Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
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.
Prabowo criticized of revocation of policies, warned of eroding public trust
Public policy experts criticize President Prabowo Subianto's move to revoke two established regulations that were implemented upon receiving widespread negative responses from the public, alleging that the regulations were issued to test the public’s reaction to certain policies.
Majority Indonesians satisfied with Prabowo-Gibran's 100 day performance: Survey
A poll by KedaiKopi reveals that as many as 72.5 percent of the people surveyed were satisfied with the performance of the 100 days of the government of President Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka, with the Free Nutritious Meal Program (MBG) as the main factor.
KPK searches PDI-P Secretary General's house amid ongoing bribery probe
Investigators of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) searched the residence of Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) Secretary General, Hasto Kristiyanto, in Bekasi, West Java, on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 as part of the investigation into a bribery case involving fugitive legislative candidate Harun Masiku.
Economists criticize President's use of personal funds for nutritious meal program
Economists have criticized President Prabowo Subianto for using personal funds to finance the free nutritious meal program, which has the potential to be non-transparent and create a conflict of interest.
Pramono Anung sets up transition team ahead of inauguration in February
Pramono Anung, the elected Governor of Jakarta, has set up a transition team that will prepare power transfer to the new governorship before his inauguration in early February 2025.
Raline Shah named special staff for global partnerships, digital education at Komdigi
Raline Shah, actress, philanthropist, public figure, and entrepreneur, was appointed as Special Staff for Global Partnerships and Digital Education at the Ministry of Communication and Digital Application (Komdigi) on Monday, January 13, 2025.
President Prabowo tells ministers to stick to the set budget
President Prabowo Subianto asks his Cabinet ministers to stick to the budget allocated by the government and should not ask for additional budgets to Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati.
PDI-P prepares strategy in response to bribery allegations against top official
Executive Board of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) has prepared a legal strategy in defense of party’s Secretary General Hasto Kristiyanto, a suspect in a bribery case over the 2019 legislative election result that was meant to pave the way for party cadre Harun Masiku's entry for House of Representative (DPR) membership.
Ministry of State Secretariat issues new rules for officials’ overseas travel
The Ministry of State Secretariat has issued a new policy to improve the efficiency of overseas travel for government officials, which is formalized in a letter signed by Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi.