#Politics
Who is the New CEO of MIND ID? His Career in Freeport, brother of Indonesia's Minister of Defense
The Indonesian government has appointed Maroef Syamsudin as the new CEO of state-owned mining holding company MIND ID, replacing Hendi Prio Santoso. Lawmakers and industry experts have emphasized that the decision falls entirely under the Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN)'s authority.
Jokowi mulls over establishing an open, inclusive political party accessible to all
Former President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has revealed his political plans for the future, including the possibility of establishing a political party that is very open to everyone.
Deputy for green and digital transformation at IKN Authority resigns
Mohammed Ali Berawi, Deputy for Green and Digital Transformation at the Nusantara Capital City (IKN) Authority has tendered his resignation from his position, which he had held since October 13, 2022.
Prabowo slams “rebellious” bureaucrats over opposition to budget efficiency
President Prabowo Subianto has hinted at the attitude of bureaucrats who oppose the budget efficiency policy of the government, likening them to “little kings” who feel immune to the law and therefore to oppose the head of state's directives.
Prabowo sends bouquet of orchids on Megawati’s birthday
Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR) and daughter of Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) Chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri, Puan Maharani, has expressed her gratitude to President Prabowo Subianto for sending a bouquet of orchids on Megawati's 78th birthday celebration on Thursday, January 23, 2025.
Puan: Prabowo to meet Megawati on her birthday
Indonesia Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) leader Puan Maharani has given a clue on the potential meeting between President Prabowo Subianto, who is also General Chairman of Gerindra Party, and PDI-P Chairwomen Megawati Soekarnoputri, on the special day for the country’s fifth president
Raline Shah named special staff for global partnerships, digital education at Komdigi
Raline Shah, actress, philanthropist, public figure, and entrepreneur, was appointed as Special Staff for Global Partnerships and Digital Education at the Ministry of Communication and Digital Application (Komdigi) on Monday, January 13, 2025.
Pramono Anung sets up transition team ahead of inauguration in February
Pramono Anung, the elected Governor of Jakarta, has set up a transition team that will prepare power transfer to the new governorship before his inauguration in early February 2025.
Constitutional Court revokes 20 percent presidential nomination threshold
The Constitutional Court (MK) ruled on Thursday, January 2, 2025 that the 20 percent presidential nomination threshold requirement stipulated in Article 222 of Law No. 7/2017 on the General Elections is unconstitutional.
Prabowo’s overseas tour and what it means for Indonesia’s foreign policy
President Prabowo Subianto’s recent overseas tour to six countries − China, the United States, Peru, Brazil, the United Kingdom, and the UAE − highlights Indonesia’s active engagement in global diplomacy and its strategic positioning in international relations. The visits, held from November 8 until November 24, 2024, underscored Indonesia's priorities of strengthening economic ties, fostering political partnerships, and advancing multilateral cooperation.
Jakarta election to feature 2 rounds, candidates must secure over 50 percent of votes
Jakarta is the only region in the 2024 Simultaneous Regional Head Elections that can see two rounds of election as regulated in Law No. 29/2007 on the Jakarta Provincial Administration.
Mahfud MD criticizes political motives behind Tom Lembong's arrest
Former Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs, Mahfud MD, has expressed concern over what he perceives as political undertones in the arrest of former Trade Minister Thomas Trikasih Lembong, known as Tom Lembong.