#Politic & Social
Ridwan Kamil awaits party leaders’ nod for Jakarta governorship race
Former West Java Governor Ridwan “Emil” Kamil is gaining traction as a potential candidate for the Jakarta gubernatorial race, securing the backing of at least Golkar Party and the National Mandate Party (PAN).
Prabowo introduces ‘synchronization task force’ to ensure smooth transition
President-elect Prabowo Subianto has unveiled a "synchronization task force" composed entirely of senior members from his Gerindra Party, signaling a move to ensure seamless transition from outgoing to incoming administration.
President-elect Prabowo plans to increase Indonesia's debt ratio to near 50 percent of GDP
President-elect Prabowo Subianto is reportedly planning to increase Indonesia's debt ratio to nearly 50 percent of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) over the next five years, a significant rise from the projected 37.98-38.71 percent for 2025, though it remains within the 60 percent maximum limit set by Law No. 17/2023.
PPP fails to secure seats in parliament for the first time in 47 years
For the first time since its founding in 1977, the United Development Party (PPP) will not have representation in the House of Representatives (DPR) for the 2024-2029 membership term.
Corporate commissioner posts for Prabowo-Gibran election winning team members
A number of members of the Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabuming Raka election winning team (TKN) have been awarded management supervision posts within Indonesia’s State-owned enterprises (SOEs) in post-2024 presidential election.
PKB endorses Anies for Jakarta gubernatorial election
The Muslim-based National Awakening Party (PKB) has endorsed former Governor Anies Baswedan as its sole candidate for the upcoming Jakarta gubernatorial election in November.
Sri Mulyani targets significant poverty reduction by 2025
Minister of Finance, Sri Mulyani Indrawati, says spatial poverty remains a significant challenge for Indonesia that the government is actively working to reduce poverty levels in line with the improving national economic growth.
Maritime Minister uncovers signs of modern slavery in national waters
Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Sakti Wahyu Trenggono, recently revealed Indications of modern slavery practices in Indonesia's national waters, with alarming evidence pointing to activities in the Aru Islands Regency, Maluku.
CERI: Jokowi could be impeached for granting mining permits to religious groups
JAKARTA − Chairman of the Center of Energy and Resources Indonesia (CERI), Yusri Usman, has alleged that President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo broke the law when issuing Government Regulation No. 25/2024 on the Implementation of Mineral and Coal Mining Activities which contradicts Law No. 3/2020 on Mineral and Coal Mining.
NasDem endorses Ilham Akbar Habibie for West Java gubernatorial election
Chairman of the National Democratic (NasDem) Party, Surya Paloh, has announced their support for Ilham Akbar Habibie to run in the West Java gubernatorial election.
Bahlil: Mining permit granted in return to organizations’ services to the nation
Minister of Investment/Head of Investment Coordinating Board Bahlil Lahadalia says the government’s decision to grant mining business permit for religious organizations is in return to their past services during and after the country's struggle for independence.
Ahok, Anies top the list for 2024-2029 Jakarta governorship
A recent survey by Katadata Insight Center (KIC) reveals that former Jakarta Governors Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama and Anies Rasyid Baswedan are the leading candidates for the Jakarta governorship position for the 2024-2029 term.