Indonesia’s Golkar party elects chairman with ties to Jokowi; analysts say move benefits outgoing president
CHAIRMANSHIP A “STRATEGIC POSITION” Political analyst Ujang Komarudin of Al Azhar University Indonesia told CNA that Mr Bahlil’s appointment as…
Jokowi signals continuity in Indonesia’s 2025 budget, touts achievements in final State of the Nation speech
ANOTHER APOLOGY Dressed in a black outfit of the Betawi people – a group native to Jakarta – for his…
Indonesia’s Megawati stresses ‘good relationship’ with Jokowi but warns third presidential term would have damaged country
JAKARTA: Former Indonesian president Megawati Soekarnoputri has warned that allowing a president to serve three terms could damage the country,…
Indonesian president tries out palace in proposed new capital
Indonesia's future Presidential Palace in the future capital city of Nusantara, in Penajam Paser Utara, East Kalimantan, on July 11,…
Indonesia president-elect Prabowo’s nephew amongst inner circle members appointed to help with Jokowi handover
JAKARTA: Indonesian president Joko Widodo has appointed two key members of president-elect Prabowo Subianto’s transition team, including a member of…
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…
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…
Protecting his legacy the underlying goal in Jokowi’s penultimate State of the Nation address: Analysts
RUNNING A MARATHON In his speech, Jokowi said that the future leadership will set a path forward for Indonesia’s future. …
Relocation of Indonesia’s capital city ‘one of the biggest question marks’ of Jokowi’s leadership: Analyst
Even as Indonesian president Joko Widodo underscores his presidential achievements as he approaches the end of his term, his plan…
