#Politic & Social
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.
Indonesia, Australia join hands to promote inclusivity, economic growth in Indo-Pacific
Indonesia and Australia held a 2+2 meeting on February 8 and 9, 2023, in Canberra to delve into important foreign policy and defense/security matters both at the bilateral, regional and global levels.
Meikarta mega project offers a rosy picture but consumers get a bleak future
Lippo Group mega project Meikarta in Cikarang, Bekasi regency, has been involved in legal battle with consumers due to the company's failure in delivering the property on time and the latter's alleged defamation.
Jokowi apologizes for Indonesia’s past serious human rights violations
President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo acknowledged 12 serious human rights violations that took place in the past and expressed his regret over the tragedies, according to a report submitted to him by the Team for the Non-Judicial Settlement of Past Serious Human Rights Violations in the Presidential Palace on January 11, 2023.
Government's plan to ban copper exports may cause 40,000 jobless
The government's plan to fully ban the exports of copper concentrates has worried the Indonesian Mining Association (IMA) over the fate of around 40,000 workers in the industry. The IMA raised concern over the government's unlikeliness to complete the downstream industry before the planned deadline of June 2023.
Reserve Component to respond to threats of terrorism, territorial dispute
The Indonesian Military (TNI) has begun a campaign to increase the number of reservists in the force. The TNI recognizes the importance of a strong and well-trained reserve force in ensuring national security and defense, especially in light of current threats to the country such as terrorism and territorial disputes.