Mahfud announces resignation from Jokowi’s cabinet
In a press release, Mahfud said his resignation was to encourage a fair and accountable election, saying that he preferred to “avoid conflicts of interest”.
Kingmakers hit campaign trail as voting day approaches for Indonesians
Party leaders and other notable political figures have visited several election hotspots both with and without the presidential candidates they support, but analysts doubt these…
Jokowi’s ‘open campaigning’ casts shadow on polls
The President stands accused of leveraging his authority in order to tip the balance in favor of his chosen successor, although the assertion would be difficult to prove.
‘The Economist’ revises down Prabowo’s electability to 47%
The publication has revised down its figure for Prabowo Subianto in an article that originally showed the presidential front-runner polling at 50 percent for a potential…