#Politic & Social
Prabowo meets Founder of UAE’s Emaar Properties
Jakarta − Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, accompanied by Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Erick Thohir, met with Founder of Emaar Properties, a property entrepreneur of the United Arab Emirates and owner of the world's tallest building Burj Khalifa, Mohamed Ali Rashed Alabbar, in Jakarta on Monday, May 27, 2024.
Who's next? A look at Prabowo, Ganjar, and Anies electability survey
Three notable survey institutions had released results of surveys regarding the electability of presidential candidates for the upcoming 2024 Presidential and Vice Presidential Elections.
Advancing women's representation: Challenges and progress in Indonesia's 2024 election
Indonesia, the fourth most populous nation and third-largest democracy, has scheduled its presidential and legislative elections for 14 February 2024, generating early hype as campaigning starts in 2023. But, problems persist in female representation in politics.
Report reveals human rights violations and environmental abuses in nickel supply chains in the Philippines and Indonesia
The London-based Business & Human Rights Resource Centre (BHRRC) released a report revealing human rights violations and environmental abuses in two nickel supply chains operating in the Philippines and Indonesia.
Criticism and speculation surround President Joko Widodo's meeting with political party leaders
President Joko Widodo received a number of criticisms from various political circles regarding his meeting with a number of political party leaders at the state palace. It was rumored that the meeting was held to discuss the 2024 general election.
Jokowi's son Kaesang wears Prabowo t-shirt, triggers comments
Kaesang Pangarep, the second son of President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo, raised many questions after he was seen wearing a t-shirt with a picture of Prabowo Subianto, Jokowi's previous rival at the 2019 Presidential Election, during a podcast episode broadcasted on Youtube. The action triggered various responses.
Susi Pudjiastuti owner of Susi Air, expresses anger over the shooting of Phil Mehrtens' evacuation force
Susi Pudjiastuti, ex-minister of Maritime Affairs and owner of Susi Air, was furious during a conversation with Pastor Karel Phil Erari and a man known as Bishop, discussing the kidnapping of Philip Mehrtens by Papua's KKB.
Indonesian government program pave way to legalize illicit oil palm farms and plantations
The Indonesian government has legalized 237,511 hectares (586,902 acres) of illegal plantation areas through an 'amnesty' program stipulated under Law No. 11 of 2020 concerning Job Creation, or more famously known as the Omnibus Law.
Golkar shows signs of joining with Gerindra and PKB
As the 2024 Presidential Election draws closer, spokesperson for the Golkar Party Tantowi Yahya, stated that the party may join the coalition with the Great Indonesia Movement Party (Gerindra). The indication was apparent following a meeting between Golkar Party Chairman Airlangga Hartarto, Gerindra Chairman Prabowo Subianto, and Golkar senior politician Aburizal Bakrie.
Survey reveals PDIP electability increases following Ganjar's nomination
Despite having suffered from low electability score, a recent survey conducted by Saiful Mujani Research and Consulting (SMRC) revealed that the electability score of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) increases after announcing Ganjar Pranowo as the party's presidential candidate.
Rise of illegal cigarettes sparks concern among businesses in Nusa Tenggara
The circulation of illegal cigarettes has increased in Lembata Regency, East Nusa Tenggara as of May 2, 2023. The rise of illegal cigarettes has caused unrest among the public, especially cigarette businesses who are losing money.
Jokowi invites six political party leaders to a meeting in State Palace
Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo met with six political party leaders at the state palace on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Present in the meeting were Golkar Party Chairman Airlangga Hartarto; Nation Awakening Party (PKB) Chairman Muhaimin Iskandar; Great Indonesia Movement (Gerindra) Party Chairman Prabowo Subianto, National Mandate Party (PAN) Chairman Zulkifli Hasan; United Development Party (PPP) Acting Chairman Muhammad Mardiono; and Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) Chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri.