Decision under scrutiny: House of Representatives Speaker Puan Maharani of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) addresses the legislature's plenary session on June 24 at the Senayan legislative complex in Jakarta.`

Court ruling on separate elections breaches Constitution: House speaker

The House of Representatives has made its formal decision on the Constitutional Court ruling mandating separate national and local elections starting in 2029, as parties are still reviewing the justices’ decision.

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West Sumatra boat accident once again exposes Indonesia’s poor maritime safety record

Mentawai Islands Regent Rinto Wardana stated that the boat was operating over its maximum capacity when the accident occurred.

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Jokowi suspects political motive behind diploma scandal, calls to impeach Gibran

The former president alleges that political motivations are behind the twin scandal plaguing the Widodo family: one regarding his academic credentials that has seen a recent resurgence, the other a petition to impeach his son over judicial irregularities related to Gibran’s 2024 vice presidential bid.

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A father and a child watch as the sun sets on Sept. 6, 2021, at Kuta Beach in Badung regency, Bali.

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BKKBN launches back-to-school campaign to boost father involvement

The BKKBN has launched a new back-to-school campaign that aims to boost paternal involvement in the country, where societal expectations based on patriarchal culture frequently relegated fathers to the role of breadwinner and conversely, an inactive parent.

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Agrarian and Spatial Planning Minister Nusron Wahid (second left) walks along a bamboo bridge on Jan. 24 while inspecting the 30-kilometer sea fence in Kohod village, Tangerang regency, Banten.

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Government to take over land not utilized after two years

The right to almost half of 55.9 million hectares of certified land were in the hands of just 60 families, creating injustice which led to structural poverty, Nusron said.

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Police officers surround a protester on Aug. 22, 2024, amid demonstrations against the revision of the Regional Elections Law, in front of the legislative complex in Central Jakarta.

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Human rights defenders face unrelenting attacks: Amnesty

Human rights group Amnesty International Indonesia has documented what it calls a “massive” wave of attacks on human rights defenders in the first half of 2025, warning of deteriorating civic space and the government’s persistent failure to protect those speaking out.

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Culture Minister Fadli Zon (center) listens to statements from lawmakers during a meeting with House Commission X at the Legislative Complex in Senayan, South Jakarta, on July 2.

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Fadli Zon’s choice of Culture Day sparks backlash

Culture Minister Fadli Zon’s decision to designate Oct. 17, President Prabowo Subianto’s birthday, as National Culture Day has sparked public outrage, with critics questioning the date’s cultural and historical relevance amid growing concerns over the politicization of national symbols.

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Red and White: The ministers of President Prabowo Subianto's cabinet gather for a group photo after their swearing-in ceremony at the State Palace in Jakarta on Oct. 21, 2024.

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Deputy ministers' double jobs risk govt's performance

The lack of a checking mechanism for underperforming deputy ministers raises the risk of conflicts of interest for cabinet members holding double positions as state-owned enterprises (SOEs) commissioners, which may undermine the government's overall performance, experts have warned.

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