#Politic & Social
Civil society group accuses Amman Mineral for violating laws on CSR and manpower
A civil society group has accused gold and copper company PT Amman Mineral Nusa Tenggara (AMNT) for violating Law No. 4/2019 on Coal and Mineral and regulations on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and manpower issues.
The state should serve as a mediator to prevent Morowali riot from recurring
The state should be present to mediate the workers and foreign investors in cases that could trigger violent acts such as the Morowali riot, which claimed two lives, and prevent the incident from recurring in the future. The root of the problems lies on inequality in working condition, job security, decent salary and social security between local and Chinese workers.
Prabowo lures Khofifah to be his running mate for 2024 presidential bid
Gerindra Party presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto is luring East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa to team up with him for the 2024 General Elections, a source within the party said. Prabowo desperately needs a vice presidential candidate who can help him win supports from the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), the largest Muslim organization in Indonesia. NU has a total of 95 million members, 24.5 million of them live in East Java.
Megawati says no to idea of President Jokowi's third period
Chairwoman of the Indonesia Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) Megawati Soekarnoputri strongly opposed the idea of a third presidency period for President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo. Speaking at the PDIP's 50th anniversary in Jakarta on January 10, 2023, Megawati reiterated that a president tenure in Indonesia was only two consecutive period.
Pollsters list potential candidates for president and vice president in 2024 elections
This year of 2023 will be politically, a tough year for Indonesia before the General Election in 2024. The battle between each presidential candidate is already started and is predicted to be difficult during 2023. While the potential candidates have started their early campaign, the Indonesian people have also been anticipating their new pair of leaders. Several polling institutions have also conducted surveys of the most popular candidates.
Bawaslu maps Election Vulnerability Index (IKP) for 2024 general elections
The Elections Supervisory Agency (Bawaslu) has begun to map the election vulnerability index in four variables for the 2024 general elections. The mapping priorities were in the social and political context, election administration, contestation and participation.
The pros and cons of job creation Perppu: Opposed by workers, not friendly for investors
The labor unions have planned to stage a massive protest against the newly signed government regulation in lieu of job creation law (Perppu). Whereas the Indonesian Employers Association (Apindo) claimed the Perppu was a form of inconsistency in government policies that confused investors.
Jokowi to likely replace ministers of energy, information and communication and manpower
Entering the year 2023, President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo is very likely to have a Cabinet reshuffle in this January. Two sources at the government said the president would likely replace three ministers, namely Minister Of Energy and Mineral Resources Arifin Tasrif, Information and Communication Minister Jhonny G.Plate and Manpower Minister Ida Fauziah.
Government regulation in lieu of job creation law faces criticism
President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo signed the government regulation in lieu of law (Perppu) on job creation on December 30, 2022, due to "several urgent reasons", including to anticipate the global economic condition.
Supporters seek extension of Jokowi's presidential term
President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's supporters are looking for a leeway to extend the presidential term by 2 or 3 years in office by delaying the 2024 General Elections. A source inside the Office of Presidential Staff (KSP) said the extension of Jokowi's tenure would be a more logical choice rather than allowing him to run for the third term in office, which was against the Constitution.
Which parties qualify and not qualify for 2024 elections?
The General Elections Commission (KPU) has named 17 national political parties and 6 Aceh local parties, which are qualified for the 2024 General Elections. Indonesia will hold a simultaneous elections on February 14, 2024, to elect lawmakers, representative councillors and president/vice president as well as governors and mayors/regents.
The 2024 general elections: Stages and where are we now
Indonesia will hold the simultaneous general elections in 2024 and all eyes are on potential candidates for president and vice president posts. The General Elections Commission (KPU) has already released to the public on June 14, 2022, its scheduled stages for the elections.