Indonesia’s political parties await ruling on presidential age limit
The court is currently reviewing three petitions seeking to change the current 40-year-old minimum age limit of presidential and vice-presidential candidates.
Yerica Lai
Presumptive presidential candidate of Indonesia faces vice-president dilemma
The candidate, Prabowo Subianto, must choose between an Islamic party leader or a trusted aide of President Joko Widodo.
NasDem chair Surya comes in from cold as Jokowi plays ‘kingmaker’
Analysts believe Jokowi is seeking to consolidate power through his Cabinet picks as the end of his presidency approaches.
No postponement for 2024 regional elections: Govt, lawmakers
Indonesia is gearing up to hold general and regional elections in the same year for the first time in history.
Spats between PDI-P and Jokowi supporters may put Ganjar in tight spot
As the President is set to enter the final year of his second term, gibing has intensified between the ruling party and some Jokowi supporters.
Jokowi plays down billboards in PDI-P stronghold featuring him and Prabowo
“Well, what can I say? Pictures of me were not used only by Prabowo or [his] Gerindra Party,” Jokowi said.
Unofficial campaigning heats up as Indonesian policymakers refuse to close loopholes
The campaign season will only officially begin in late November, but billboards featuring candidates have appeared in several rural parts of the country already.
PDI-P flexes political muscle, takes aim at potential rivals
In contrast with the fervent speeches of his fellow party members, President Jokowi remarks at the GBK event were muted.
Anies settles VP question, calls on alliance to move on
The announcement came amid speculations that the alliance, which represents the opposition forces, is on the brink of falling apart.
Jokowi dynasty sets sights on another mayoral post
The President said he had given the nod for his youngest son to follow in his footsteps after he announced his willingness to run for mayor.