#Politic
Prabowo Subianto ready to run for 2024 election after three failures
In response to the insistence of the Gerindra Party cadres, incumbent defense minister Prabowo Subianto has decided to run again as a candidate in the 2024 Presidential Election.
Retired generals, Indonesia's intelligence, political elites and investors behind Papua's new provinces
The establishment of three new provinces in Papua is the result of vested interest of the military, political elites as well as foreign and local investors especially in the mining and plantation sectors, critics say. In addition to providing security and stability to the concession area, the creation of the new regions in Indonesia's easternmost province will facilitate the administration of investors' licenses.
Coal industry, pro-nuclear lobby 'hijack' Indonesia's renewable energy bill
The House of Representatives (DPR)'s intention to promote clean and renewable energy in a proposed bill has been "hijacked" by strong lobbies of coal industry and pro-nuclear parties, according to NGOs and experts. They said the bill has been strayed away from its real intention to promote renewable energy.
Constitutional Court rejects petition to annul new capital law
The Constitutional Court panel of judges rejected a petition to annul the new capital law filed by several activists and intellectuals. The Court deemed that the deliberation of the capital law was in line with regulations and the Constitution.
Indonesian lawmakers to pass new Criminal Code amid controversy
Despite strong criticism that some articles of the revised criminal code (KUHP) bill are undemocratic and suppress freedom of expression, Indonesia's House of Representatives (DPR) carries on its plan to deliberate the bill.
Businesses complain on bribery, conflict of interest in Indonesia
Businesspeople and investors continue to complain on rampant bribery practices and conflicts of interest within the Indonesian government.
Indonesia deploys its diplomatic resources to ensure G20 Summit success
Indonesia has mobilized its diplomatic resources to ensure that all member countries, including Russia, and guests, including Ukraine, will attend the G20 Summit despite boycott threat from the West. The outcome of the diplomacy cannot be predicted at this time, despite the efforts.
Discord inside Papua freedom movement hampers unity
Over the years, anti-independence movements in Papua have attempted to unite a movement divided by strategy, personal interests and competition among various factions, However, a recent conflict showed that it needed more efforts to do so.
Indonesia's anti-graft body weakened after law revisions
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) was facing its most dire situation since its establishment in 2003 following the controversial revision to the KPK Law and the appointment of the anti-graft body new commissioners, activists said.
House launches special autonomy law for Papua
The House of Representatives (DPR) passed Law No. 21/2001 on Special Autonomy for Papua in November 2001. The law - comprising of 27 chapters and 29 articles - was deemed as a strategic shift for the government. During former authoritarian Soeharto's New Order, the government applied an iron fist and security approach against Papuans and their demand for independence.
West Papua develops two special economic zones
By 2030, the West Papua province will establish two economic zones, namely Bintuni Bay Industrial Zone and Sorong Special Economic Zone.
Rumor of a cabinet reshuffle gaining strength in Indonesia
Rumor of a cabinet reshuffle is gaining strength in Indonesia following the meeting between President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo and the chairwoman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP), Megawati Soekarnoputri, on May 8, 2022.