#Politic & Social
Indonesia, Namibia discuss collaboration in vocational education
The Indonesian Ambassador for Namibia Wisnu Edi Pratignyo led a virtual meeting with Namibia's Executive Director at the Ministry of Higher Education, Technology and Innovation Alfred van Kent and Director of Planning and Policy Tuanda Keeja on March 2, 2023, to discuss the potential collaboration in vocational education between Indonesia and Namibia.
Organized groups behind court ruling to delay elections, CSIS says
Indonesia's leading think tank, the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), alleged that organized groups were behind the Central Jakarta District Court ruling that ordered the General Elections Commission (KPU) to postpone the elections until 2025.
District Court rules elections delayed until 2025 amidst Jokowi's supporters awaiting MK's ruling
The Central Jakarta District Court ordered the General Elections Commission (KPU) to postpone the polls until 2025, ruling in favor of the Prima Party, which filed the lawsuit on December 8, 2022. The verdict came a day after President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's supporters raised concern over the Constitutional Court (MK) ruling on the 2024 General Elections voting system that might pave a way for a proposal to delay the polls.
Political cyberattacks loom ahead of 2024 elections
As Indonesia approaches the 2024 General Elections and competes for the support of tech-savvy voters, digital freedom of expression is expected to suffer further, according to a recent study by the Southeast Asia Freedom of Expression Network (SAFEnet).
Indonesia defense system modernization not a threat to region, Deputy Minister says
Deputy Defense Minister Lt. Gen.(Retired) Muhammad Herindra stated that the modernization of Indonesia's defense and security equipment is necessary to protect the state's sovereignty and not to attack other countries.
Cabinet reshuffle agenda still on table
President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's plan on cabinet reshuffle is still on the table, pending a ruling from the Constitutional Court (MK) on the election system. A senior politician in the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) said the president would proceed with his plan to shake up his cabinet following the Nasdem Party's public support to former Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan to run for presidency.
Jokowi's aides slither to find a way to delay elections
Some politicians inside President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's administration has planned to delay the 2024 General Elections to prolong his presidency tenure for three years, a source in the Executive Office of the President (KSP) said.
Supporters believe PDIP to declare Ganjar Pranowo as presidential candidate in June 2023
Ganjar Pranowo's supporters strongly believe that the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) will declare the Central Java governor as a 2024 General Elections presidential candidate in June 2023. A source in the party said Ganjar would have a higher chance to win the election when facing head-to-head against strong contender Anies Baswedan, who is supported by the Coalition for Change.
Indonesia, Timor-Leste build bridges for the future
Timor-Leste Prime Minister Taur Matan Ruak met with President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo during his official visit to Indonesia on February 13, 2023, to discuss bilateral cooperation between the two countries. During the meeting at the Bogor Presidential Palace, both leaders also discussed the follow up steps after Timor Leste President José Ramos-Horta's visit in July 2022.
Indonesia's hajj pilgrimage fee rises to IDR 49.8 million while Saudi Arabia lowers it by 30%
The government and the House of Representatives (DPR) have agreed to set the 2023 hajj pilgrimage fee at IDR 49.8 million (US$ 3,281.13) per individual, far from the 2022's cost of IDR 39.89 million. Ironically, the decision was taken after the Saudi Arabia government announced that it would lower the hajj cost by 30%.
Anies Baswedan considers Khofifah, Airlangga as running mate potentials
The Coalition for Change, an alliance of Nasdem Party, Democratic Party and the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS), has finally agreed on presidential hopeful Anies Baswedan's proposed running mates: East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa and Golkar Party Chairman Airlangga Hartarto.
Coalition for Change hangs in the balance
The establishment of the Coalition for Change and the presidential candidacy of former Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan remain unclear until now. A source in the government said that the Nasdem Party, the Democratic Party and the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS), which previously supported Anies for 2024 elections, have not agreed on his vice presidential candidate.