Indonesia Elections 2024: Anies, Prabowo and Ganjar all out to win voters’ hearts for one last time
A SEA OF BLUE IN CENTRAL JAKARTA Over in downtown Jakarta, the Gelora Bung Karno turned into a sea of…
Indonesia Elections 2024: Pollsters see Prabowo first-round knockout, but analysts say Anies, Ganjar still in the fight
Ganjar-Mahfud campaign team leader Arsjad Rasjid was quoted by Kompas as saying that the people’s voice will be heard on…
Commentary: Even with a 30% quota in place, Indonesian women face an uphill battle running for office
WHAT ABOUT THIS TIME AROUND? So what are the prospects for women’s representation in the upcoming elections? The barriers to…
What is the state of Indonesia’s economy heading into elections?
INDONESIA’S NICKEL POLICY The nickel boom comes on the back of President Joko Widodo's resource nationalism push. Indonesia has the…
Commentary: Can Indonesia afford presidential candidates’ election promises?
ECONOMY IN MEDIUM TO LONG TERM As it stands, the candidates are optimistic that their policies will boost economic growth.…
Indonesia Elections 2024: High stakes as presidential candidates face off in last TV debate
JAKARTA: Ten days before Indonesians head to the polls and with the prized presidency of the world’s third-largest democracy at…
Indonesia Elections 2024: How AI has become a double-edged sword for candidates and election officials
AMMUNITION IN THE BATTLE OF IDEAS But AI can also help streamline the election process. The General Elections Commission (KPU)…
Indonesia Elections 2024: Prabowo’s dual role as minister, presidential hopeful risks abuse of authority, analysts say
The constant hat-switching is concerning to analysts and activists, who told CNA that it carries the risk of power and…
Indonesia Elections 2024: From contentious figure to crowd magnet, VP candidate Gibran expands Prabowo’s reach, appeal
Mr Gibran tried his best to shake everyone’s hands but it was hard to gauge if he was enjoying the…
Indonesia Elections 2024: Jokowi’s ‘Obama-style’ campaigning for Prabowo sets a risky precedent, say observers
SINGAPORE: Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s increasingly visible support for presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto has been likened by observers to…