#Politic & Social
Jokowi supporters push for third term in office
Several Indonesian government officials as well as President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's supporters are still trying to push for his third term at office, although the Constitution states "The President and Vice President hold office for five years, after which they can be re-elected to the same position for one term only".
Soccer gambling is an undying phenomenon
The 2022 World Cup in Qatar has entered the quarterfinal stage. Brazil and France have become the most favorite team to lift up the coveted trophy. Indonesia, despite its national team has never reached the World Cup, is not an exception. The country has 69% of its 270 million population as soccer lovers, according to databoks.katadata.co.id.
Islamist group consolidates power ahead of 2024 elections
The Islamist group Brotherhood of 212 Alumni gathering has no political agenda, according to spokesman Novel Bamukmin. He argued that the purpose of the reunion was pray to God for the unity and safety of Indonesia so the nation can be spared form disasters and catastrophe.
DPR passes controversial Criminal Code into law
The House of Representatives (DPR) eventually passed the controversial Criminal Code (KUHP) Bill into a law on December 6, 2022. The new Criminal Code law, will take effect three years after it is ratified. Activists have seen this new law as undemocratic and conservative.
Anies Baswedan's presidential candidacy is in disarray
Anies Baswedan's presidential candidacy is in a state of disarray after Nasdem Party, Democratic Party and the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS), that initially supported him, have not agreed on several issues in the negotiations to establish a coalition. The Law No. 7/2017 on General Elections stipulates that only a political party and/or a coalition of political parties with 20% seats in the House of Representatives (DPR) can propose a presidential candidate.
China controls Indonesia's nickel industry
China has dominated Indonesia's nickel industry, according to a lawmaker and an observer. A member of the House of Representatives' Commission VII overseeing energy and mineral resources and industry, Zulfikar Hamonangan, probed Minister of Energy and Mineral Resource Arifin Tasrif in a hearing that 90% of nickel mines in Indonesia was under China's control.
Jokowi’s 'white hair, facial wrinkles' statement may boost Ganjar Pranowo's electability
President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's statement that the next president should have "white hair and facial wrinkles" has been seen as a blatant support for Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo as a presidential candidate in the 2024 General Elections.
Indonesia to appeal after losing at WTO in nickel downstream policy dispute
The Indonesian government will file an appeal against the World Trade Organization (WTO)'s ruling, stating that the country lost in a lawsuit against its ban on nickel ore export submitted by the European Union.
In search of the next TNI Chief
The House of Representatives (DPR)'s Deputy Speaker Lodewijk Freidrich Paulus said President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo would send a Presidential Letter (Surpres) on the appointment of the new Indonesian Military (TNI) Chief to replace Gen. Andika Perkasa. Based on the information received by DPR, the Presidential Palace has already processed the Letter.
United Indonesia Coalition (KIB) likely to pair Ganjar Pranowo-Airlangga Hartarto for 2024
The United Indonesia Coalition (KIB) - a coalition of political parties consisting of the Golkar Party, the National Mandate Party (PAN) and the United Development Party (PPP) - will likely support Ganjar Pranowo and Airlangga Hartarto as presidential and vice presidential candidate in the 2024 general elections.
President Jokowi likely to replace three ministers, source says
President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo has planned to reshuffle his Cabinet in his remaining tenure in office, possibly by kicking three ministers out. A source in the government said the three ministers would likely be Minister of Communication and Information Johnny G. Plate, Minister of Agriculture Syahrul Yasin Limpo and Minister of Trade Zulkifli Hasan.
Puan Maharani struggles to continue Sukarno clan’s legacy
The House of Representatives' (DPR) Speaker Puan Maharani - the daughter of Indonesia’s fourth president Megawati Soekarnoputri and Founding Father Sukarno's granddaughter - is struggling to live up to her family’s expectation in the 2024 presidential election.