#Politics
Prabowo’s first year marked by three major policy trade-offs: Analyst
One year into his presidency, Prabowo Subianto is navigating a complex set of policy trade-offs, according to Arya Fernandes, Head of the Department of Politics and Social Change at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).
Prabowo allows foreigners to lead state-owned enterprises to boost global standards
President Prabowo Subianto has announced a regulatory change that allows expatriates or foreign nationals to serve as leaders of Indonesia’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs).
Study finds majority of netizens react negatively to Prabowo’s cabinet reshuffle
A new study by the Continuum Big Data Institute for the Development of Economics and Finance (Indef) shows that 64 percent of online conversations expressed negative views about President Prabowo Subianto’s recent cabinet reshuffle.
New York declaration secures Palestinian support for two-state solution
Palestine has officially agreed to the New York Declaration on the Implementation of the Two-State Solution on July 30, 2025, according to Indonesia's Deputy Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir. The declaration, which received broad support during a recent international summit, includes endorsement from around 15 Western countries that now recognize Palestine as a sovereign state.
BRIN researcher warns against PDI-P joining government, cites need for opposition
A political researcher with the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Lili Romli, has cautioned the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) against joining President Prabowo Subianto’s administration, suggesting that such a move could erode democratic checks and balances.
President Prabowo named Honorary Councilor of PSSI
President Prabowo Subianto has agreed to become an Honorary Councilor of the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI), said PSSI Chairman Erick Thohir.
Almuzzammil Yusuf appointed as new PKS President for 2025–2030 term
The Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) has announced its new national leadership for the 2025–2030 term, following the First Syura Council Deliberation held in Jakarta on June 3-4, 2025.
President reviews final candidates for Indonesian ambassador to the U.S.
President Prabowo Subianto is reviewing five potential candidates to fill the position of Indonesia’s Ambassador to the United States, a post that has remained vacant since July 17, 2023.
President to appoint new customs and tax directors
President Prabowo Subianto is set to appoint Lieutenant General Djaka Budi Utama and Bimo Wijayanto as the new Director General of Customs and Excise and Director General of Taxation, respectively.
Prabowo to appoint former BPK chief as special advisor on State revenue
President Prabowo Subianto is reportedly set to appoint former Chairman of the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) for the 2009–2014 term, Hadi Poernomo, as Special Presidential Advisor on State Revenue.
Prabowo to meet Bill Gates, discuss support for free nutritious meals program
President Prabowo Subianto is scheduled to meet with Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 following an invitation that Gates extended in November last year.
President to host labor-employer dialogue, backs Marsinah nomination as nat’l hero
President Prabowo Subianto has pledged to host a meeting between labor union leaders and business executives at the Bogor Presidential Palace as part of his broader commitment to foster open dialogue between workers and employers.