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CSIS: Indonesia’s legislature dominated by elites, widening gap with public needs
The Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) has highlighted that the majority of Indonesia’s legislators come from elite or upper-class backgrounds, creating a widening gap between public needs and parliamentary decisions.
NasDem urges halt to salaries, benefits of suspended lawmakers Sahroni and Nafa Urbach
The NasDem Party’s parliamentary faction has called on the House of Representatives (DPR) to suspend the salaries, allowances, and all attached facilities of Ahmad Sahroni and Nafa Urbach, after both were deactivated as party members in parliament.
Indonesian academics urge cabinet reshuffle, DPR reform, police accountability
Indonesian academics based in the United Kingdom have called on President Prabowo Subianto to immediately reshuffle the Red-and-White Cabinet and for Indonesia to carry out a total reform of the House of Representatives (DPR) in response to the ongoing nationwide demonstrations.
Police Chief responds to allegations of Riza Chalid’s role in riots
National Police Chief, General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, said that the police are moving based on evidence collected in response to questions about the alleged involvement of oil magnate Riza Chalid behind riots that broke out in several Indonesian cities last weekend.
Sri Mulyani responds to looting at her Bintaro home
Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati has broken her silence following the looting of her residence in Bintaro, South Jakarta, by a group of unidentified individuals on Sunday, August 31, 2025.
YLBHI demands Police Chief’s removal after brutal crackdown on Jakarta protests
The Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) condemned what it described as the state’s repressive response to Thursday’s, August 28, 2025 protests and urged President Prabowo Subianto to dismiss the National Police Chief.
Gerindra to expel ex-manpower minister following arrest
The Great Indonesia Movement Party (Gerindra) has confirmed that it will revoke the membership card of former Deputy Manpower Minister Immanuel Ebenezer, also known as Noel, following his arrest by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).
PDI-P declares itself government balancer, rejects cabinet rumors
An official with the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) has maintained that they party would position itself as a government balancer − not an opposition force − following its recent national congress, dismissing speculations that it would join the upcoming administration by nominating ministers.
Anwar Ibrahim to visit Indonesia for 13th bilateral consultation with President Prabowo
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is visiting Indonesia on Monday and Tuesday, July 28-29, 2025 for the 13th Annual Consultation between Malaysia and Indonesia.
President Prabowo reports wealth of Rp 2.06 trillion, up from 2019
President Prabowo Subianto has declared his personal wealth amounting to Rp2,062,241,012,691 (Rp2.06 trillion) in the State Officials Wealth Report (LHKPN) submitted to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on April 11, 2025.
House Commission chair: Criminal Code Procedure bill not to weaken KPK
Chairman of Commission III of the House of Representatives (DPR), Habiburokhman, has ensured that the Draft Criminal Code Procedure Code (RUU KUHAP) would not weaken the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).
Indonesian Navy says no ties with former Marine now in Russian service
The Indonesian Navy has confirmed it no longer has any connection with former Marine officer Satria Arta Kumbara, who reportedly joined the Russian military and is now pleading to return to Indonesia.