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,…
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…
Indonesia 2024 election: President Jokowi criticized for backing Prabowo
JAKARTA, Indonesia — When Joko Widodo was elected as Indonesia’s president a decade ago, he was widely seen as a…
Commentary: Indonesia gears up for an election that could end all elections
“OPPOSITION-LESS” APPROACHES TO GOVERNING The position of major parties regarding the future of direct elections appears largely instrumental. The National…
Commentary: Late Indonesian president Suharto makes an unwelcome comeback as a deepfake
SUHARTO'S APPEAL Suharto’s appeal, despite his authoritarianism, is not new. During the 2014 elections, I travelled to his hometown in Kemusuk in…
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…
Jokowi calls for air pollution measures in Jakarta as locals complain of respiratory issues
In the short term, Mr Jokowi reportedly ordered relevant ministries and non-ministerial government agencies to intervene in improving the air…
