Politics
Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
United Indonesia Coalition (KIB) likely to pair Ganjar Pranowo-Airlangga Hartarto for 2024
The United Indonesia Coalition (KIB) - a coalition of political parties consisting of the Golkar Party, the National Mandate Party (PAN) and the United Development Party (PPP) - will likely support Ganjar Pranowo and Airlangga Hartarto as presidential and vice presidential candidate in the 2024 general elections.
President Jokowi likely to replace three ministers, source says
President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo has planned to reshuffle his Cabinet in his remaining tenure in office, possibly by kicking three ministers out. A source in the government said the three ministers would likely be Minister of Communication and Information Johnny G. Plate, Minister of Agriculture Syahrul Yasin Limpo and Minister of Trade Zulkifli Hasan.
Puan Maharani struggles to continue Sukarno clan’s legacy
The House of Representatives' (DPR) Speaker Puan Maharani - the daughter of Indonesia’s fourth president Megawati Soekarnoputri and Founding Father Sukarno's granddaughter - is struggling to live up to her family’s expectation in the 2024 presidential election.
Leaders agree on G20 Bali Leaders' Declaration
President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo announced that the G20 leaders have ratified the G20 Bali Leaders Declaration during the November 15-16, 2022, Summit in Nusa Dua, Bali, agreeing on 52 paragraphs. He highlighted one paragraph, which needed a prolonged and heated discussion on the Russia-Ukraine war.
Food crisis, pandemic and geopolitical tension are the G20 Summit focus
Leaders of the world's 20 strongest economies (G20) have expressed their concerns of the impact of the Russia vs Ukraine war, food security, energy crisis and finance to the developing nations.
Supporters believe Ganjar Pranowo will secure 2024 presidential election ticket despite PDIP's internal conflict
A group of volunteers supporting Ganjar Pranowo to be Indonesia's next president in the 2024 general elections believes that the Central Java governor will secure candidacy ticket from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP). They also believe that the New Indonesia Coalition (KIB) - a coalition of political parties consisting of Golkar Party, the United Development Party (PKB) and the National Mandate Party (PAN) - will support Ganjar.
Three new provinces in Papua can weaken separatist movement propaganda
Indigenous Papuans should be in the front line to disseminate information on the development of the New Papua, in order to weaken separatist groups' propaganda which is increasingly growing at home and overseas, according to a political analyst.
Jokowi to oust Nasdem's minister after party supports Anies Baswedan for 2024 polls
President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo has planned to shake up his cabinet after his political ally Nasdem Party officially declared its support for former Jakarta governor Anies Baswedan as a presidential candidate. Sources within the Jokowi administration told Indonesia Business Post that the president would likely kick Jhonny G. Plate, minister of communication and information and secretary general of Nasdem Party, from his post.
PT PAL to buy Scorpene submarines from Naval
State-owned shipbuilder PT PAL Indonesia and French defense company Naval Group are under negotiation on several issues in the purchasing of Scorpene submarines. A source from Naval told Indonesia Business Post that the discussion was focusing on the number of Scorpene submarine that will be purchased and the price of a submarine unit.
Mark the date: Jokowi's supporters to gather on November 26, 2022, to support his third period candidacy
Die-hard supporters of President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo will hold a massive gathering on November 26, 2022, at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta. A source said the gathering was to show their strong support to nominate Jokowi for a third term in office. However, the 1945 Constitution states that "The President and Vice President hold office for five years, and thereafter can be re-elected in the same office, only for one term" whereas Jokowi has been in office since 2014.
Defense industry develops well as showcased in Indo Defense Expo & Forum
The domestic defense industry has continued to develop as the government provides ample space for the private sector to help build Indonesia's defense industry, President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo said.
French Rafale jet fighters first shipment to arrive in 2023
Indonesian Ministry of Defense is in negotiation with French aviation company Dassault Aviation in the purchase of Rafale jet fighters. Logistic Assistant to the Air Force Chief of Staff, First Marshal Oky Yanuar, said the ministry was in negotiation on the price, specification and note agreement with the company.