Politics
Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
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.
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.
Prabowo sends bouquet of orchids on Megawati’s birthday
Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR) and daughter of Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) Chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri, Puan Maharani, has expressed her gratitude to President Prabowo Subianto for sending a bouquet of orchids on Megawati's 78th birthday celebration on Thursday, January 23, 2025.
The 30-kilometer Tangerang Sea Fence episode and the State presence
The government has taken firm actions against the controversial 30-kilometer sea fence off Tangerang waters, Banten province, sealing it before eventually dismantling the makeshift structure upon the orders of President Prabowo Subianto following heightened controversy in public.