#Politics
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.
Muhaimin criticizes PAN’s early endorsement for Prabowo in 2029 election
Chairman of the National Awakening Party (PKB) Muhaimin Iskandar considers the statement by the Chairman of the National Mandate Party (PAN) Zulkifli Hasan who publicly announced his party’s support for reelection bid of President Prabowo Subianto in the 2029 election as too hasty.
PDI-P executive board yet to decide on timing of party congress: Spokesman
Spokesman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), Mohamad Guntur Romli, says that the party has yet to decide on the date for its national congress, dismissing speculations that it will be postponed to a latter time.
PAN eyes VP slot in 2029 general election, reaffirming support for Prabowo
Chairman of the National Mandate Party (PAN), Zulkifli Hasan, has announced that the party is open to the possibility of nominating a party cadre as a vice presidential candidate in the 2029 presidential-vice presidential election.
Bahlil says Indonesia responds calmly to U.S. tariff policy
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, has downplayed concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policy, emphasizing that it is merely a matter of trade politics and not something to be overly worried about.
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