politics
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Ganjar-Mahfud election-winning team launches probe into election fraud
The Ganjar Pranowo-Mahfud MD election-winning team claims that they have substantial evidence to conduct an investigation into alleged frauds throughout the 2024 presidential election.
Prabowo claims victory after quick count shows him leading the polls
Indonesia presidential hopeful Prabowo Subianto claimed victory on Wednesday, February 14, 2014 after quick count tallies by a number of pollsters showed he led the presidential election.
Populi Center: Prabowo-Gibran secures 60,67 percent in "Quick Count"
The results of the quick count of the 2024 Presidential Election by the Populi Center as of 15:30 WIB from the incoming data of 40.40 percent showed that presidential candidate pair number 2 Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabuming Raka secured 60.67 percent of the votes as reported by Antara on February 14, 2024.
Indonesians cast votes for State leadership, legislature membership
Millions of Indonesians came to polling stations nationwide today to cast their votes in the first ever simultaneous general elections to elect the country’s pair of State leadership and members of the legislatures at the national and regional levels.
Defense ministry to acquire advanced earth observation satellite
The Ministry of Defense is set to acquire an Earth Observation (EO) satellite for its defense system, following a US$ 50 million contract awarded to BlackSky Technology Inc. by Thales Alenia Space, Indonesia's defense partner.
Watchdog: Civil servants lead electoral offenders with 39 percent
The People's Election Watch (Jaga Pemilu) movement has unveiled findings related to violations during the 2024 elections, with civil servants being the primary offenders constituting 39 percent of the cases.
ESDM to continue plans for Inalum bauxite smelter project
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Arifin Tasrif recently unveiled plans for the continuation of the bauxite smelter project by PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminium (Inalum), which is targeted to be completed by 2027. This announcement came following a closed-door meeting with President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo at the State Palace on Monday, February 5, 2024.
WIKA, Waskita to strengthen governance amid reports of irregularities
Two state-owned construction companies, PT Wijaya Karya (WIKA) and PT Waskita Karya (WSKT), have expressed their commitment to continuing to strengthen governance amid indications of conflicts of interest within the company.
Supporting decarbonization, Pertamina Patra Niaga facilitates carbon purchases
In an effort to provide decarbonization solutions for its business partners, Commercial and trading subholding of Pertamina, PT Pertamina Patra Niaga, is opening opportunities for carbon trading with domestic and international companies.
Bahlil showcases massive EV battery investments amid LFP controversy
Minister of Investment/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Bahlil Lahadalia unveiled the progress of investments by giants in the electric vehicle (EV) battery sector who have injected substantial capital into Indonesia in line with the government's commitment to nickel downstreaming.
Students plan for massive protests 3 days before election
Indonesia students plan to stage large-scale demostrations in big cities across the country ahead of the election day in apparent protest against rampant irregularities in governance affairs.
Anies addresses weak natural resource management in Indonesia
National resource management has been a focal point of attention in the country lately, with presidential candidate number 1, Anies Baswedan, voicing concerns of its weak implementation.