politics
Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
Prabowo committed to continuing downstream projects for economic prosperity
President Prabowo Subianto has affirmed his commitment to continuing downstream projects as a priority policy inherited from former President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo.
Chandra Asri partners with Glencore to acquire SECP
Through its partnership with Glencore plc, PT Chandra Asri Pacific (Chandra Asri Group) has acquired Shell Energy and Chemicals Park (SECP) in Singapore.
Prabowo-Gibran sworn in, promises a fair and just leadership
Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka were inaugurated as President and Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia for the 2024-2029 period in a ceremony held at the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR)/House of Representatives (DPR) building in Jakarta on Sunday, October 20, 2024.
Reshaping diplomacy: Prabowo’s good neighbor policy, bold foreign ministry appointments
Indonesia’s new elected President, Prabowo Subianto has taken a bold move in shaping Indonesia’s foreign policy by appointing Sugiono as the new Foreign Minister, a decision that comes with significant changes. For the first time in Indonesia's history, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will have not one, but three deputy ministers, namely Gelora Party Chairman Anis Matta, Indonesia’s Ambassador to the UN Arrmanatha Nasir, and Indonesia’s Ambassador to Germany Arif Havas Oegroseno. This unique leadership structure signals Prabowo’s intent to keep a close eye on Indonesia’s global standing and diplomatic affairs.
Prabowo presidency: Key priorities for a resilient Indonesia
Prabowo Subianto pronounced the phrase "Honden en Inlander Verboden" − which means "Dogs and Natives Prohibited" − inscribed on a moss-covered plaque of a former Dutch building in the late 1970s as he began his presidential inauguration speech on Sunday morning. This phrase ignited his passion for building a better Indonesia. Now, on October 20, 2024, Prabowo is officially inaugurated as Indonesia's 8th President.
Gibran needs to transcend being just a vote-getter for Prabowo
Today, October 20, 2024, is a historical moment in Indonesia as the nation sees a young man − 37 years of age − being inaugurated as the youngest ever vice president since the country declared its independence in August 1945.
Prabowo ought to pave his own path, outstrip the bar set by his forerunner
Today, October 20, 2024, seven months after the General Elections Commission (KPU) anounced the results of the February 14 presidential election, General (ret.) Prabowo Subianto is inaugurated as the country’s President along with his election running mate Gibran Rakabuming Raka as Vice President.
Economist warns of impacts of online loans, stagnant real sector
The economically depressed society is a result of their rampant subscription to online lending platforms (pinjol), massive layoffs, VAT increase and the contracted Manufacturing Index, an economist has warned.
Workers demand minimum wage hike in 2025, revocation of Job Creation Law
President of the Confederation of Indonesian Trade Unions (KSPI), Said Iqbal, said on Friday, October 18, 2024, that members of labor union and trade union confederations across the country have agreed to stage a massive national strike in November.
BI Governor: Rupiah to remain stable despite external factors
Governor of the Indonesian Central Bank (BI), Perry Warjiyo, has predicted that the rupiah exchange rate against the US dollar will remain stable and even tend to strengthen in the near future amidst global uncertainty due to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Fat cabinet and its impacts on government’s performance
The "fat" cabinet structure, with the possibility for opposition forces joining the government, has turned into a hot topic in the society as it will have significant impact on the government’s efficiency and the check and balances system in the country.
SMRC: 64.5 percent of public wants a sizable number of opposition parties
Results of a survey held by the Saiful Mujani Research and Consulting (SMRC) on October 4-11, 2024 reveal that 64.5 percent of the public wants a sizable number of political parties to stay outside the new government as opposition forces.