PDI-P to face challenge in retaining power beyond 2024: Analysts
A political science lecturer noted, “From the outset, forming an electoral alliance will help the PDI-P avoid more complicated political negotiations.
Yerica Lai
Prabowo will beat Ganjar, Anies in presidential runoff: Survey
Gerindra Party leader and Defense Minister Prabowo consistently remained a top pick among presidential hopefuls.
Jokowi makes last ditch attempt to salvage ‘grand alliance’
Since before the start of the political year, observers have noted Jokowi’s tendency to take some liberties in the search for his succession, more so than other presidents…
Indonesia looks set for three-horse, two-round 2024 race
The prospect for the establishment of a grand alliance has grown dim, now that pro-government parties must choose between two strong candidates: Ganjar and Prabowo.
KPU optimistic on another legal battle to delay 2024 polls
KPU chairman Hasyim Asy’ari said that the KPU’s successful appeal against the ruling should serve as a reminder that election disputes are not within the jurisdiction of civil…
PDI-P denies claims that Megawati has settled on Ganjar for 2024 nomination
PDI-P Surakarta office head FX Hadi Rudyatmo had been quoted by some news outlets as saying that Ganjar had received Megawati’s blessing to run on the party’s ticket.
Prabowo gains traction as pro-govt parties seek middle way
Pro-government parties have announced they considered merging the United Indonesia Coalition and the Great Indonesia Awakening Coalition.
Civil society calls for more women representation in politics
Over the last 24 years, Indonesia has seen an upward trend in women’s representation holding seats at the House, but the number has never reached the 30 percent threshold.
Clash over Israel costs Indonesia’s right to host FIFA U-20 World Cup
The U-20 fracas between the President and his party could signal a conflict of interest between the two in the lead-up to the 2024 elections, analysts said.
Iftar ban for public servants in Indonesia sparks backlash
It remains unclear why the government believes that banning officials from holding iftar gatherings while allowing the public to do so would be effective in preventing the spread…