Jokowi’s political investment
To Jokowi, a former businessman, Prabowo represents a big investment calculated to produce handsome returns.
Indonesia’s election commission rushes to update Kuala Lumpur voter roll ahead of revote
The overseas voting process has been widely scrutinized by candidates, political parties and observers alike, with reports of irregularities and possible foul play circulating on…
Push for House inquiry ramps up as Prabowo’s rivals agree to join forces
Neither of Prabowo's rival has conceded defeat, with campaigners expressing concerns that the election was tainted by manipulation of state institutions and misuse of state…
Indonesia’s poll body in hot water after string of tech failures
Some election observers say the issues indicate the election commission's unprofessionalism and could undermine faith in the election results.
President Jokowi to play major role in Indonesia’s next cabinet setup
Sources familiar with post-election coalition-building talks say Jokowi has asked Prabowo to give him a say in up to four cabinet posts in the next administration.
Indonesia begins vote tabulation amid ethics probe, complaints
Two weeks after voting concluded in the country’s largest-ever single-day election, Indonesia's election commission has started to tally and verify the votes at the national…
Prabowo, former president Yudhoyono ‘grow closer’ as Jokowi looms large over transition
Analysts are convinced that the meetings between the two political bigwigs are not just another case of maintaining social ties, but an indication of a power struggle between…
Calls grow to review single-day format after more than 100 poll workers die
The Health Ministry reported that at least 108 poll workers had died and more than 14,300 others had fallen ill between election day on Feb. 14 and Feb. 22.
Threats, assault against critics mar 2024 election: Amnesty Indonesia
The human rights NGO identified at least 16 incidences of intimidation, police reports and physical assault that targeted activists between the start of the campaign period until…
Indonesian election commission insists on using its vote tabulation platform
The Sirekap application, a new addition to the general election, was initially offered as a way for the public to monitor the tabulation process before the poll body announces the…