40 years covering the rise, retreat of Indonesian democracy
The Jakarta Post, which turns 40 today, has covered Indonesia’s democratic elections since 1999, when ballots were cast in the first free and fair election since 1955.
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Public activities should not violate national security: Hong Kong chief executive
The chief executive added that if residents expressed their opinions through public rallies, they needed to make sure the activities were conducted in accordance with the law.
Congress government is not trustworthy: BJP
BJP chief spokesperson Randhir Sharma said the Congress government has not fulfilled any guarantee on time and the promises in the manifesto ahead of the civic body polls will…
No plot to topple government: Malaysia DPM
He dismissed the allegations as unfounded, adding that he did not know of any such attempt and that no one had approached GPS on the matter.
North Koreans souring on Kim Jong-un’s ‘beloved child’ Ju-ae: Lawmaker
As a result of the ban on the sale of grain at markets imposed at the end of last year, coupled with intermittent Covid-19 border closures and lockdowns, a year of even more food…
PM Hun Sen touts ‘record feats’ in 4-decade political career
At the same time, he also mocked the many politicians who he said had attempted to usurp him as prime minister but had been unable to do so.
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.
Who is running for president in Indonesia’s 2024 election?
Indonesia is set to hold a presidential election next year, with three men so far vying for the top job in the world's third-largest democracy.
Malaysia getting ready for state polls
The preparation comes as major political coalitions get over the Hari Raya formalities and move on to the serious business of deciding seat distribution for the state polls.
PM Shehbaz has not decided to seek vote of confidence: Information minister
The statement comes days after the National Assembly rejected a money bill that the government had tabled to seek funds for conducting polls in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.