Indonesia

2024 - 8 - 22

Protests and Politics: Indonesia’s Wild Ride Towards Elections!

Democracy - Election Law - Indonesia - Joko Widodo - Protests

From massive protests to stadium upgrades, Indonesia’s political scene is heating up! Join the chaos as the nation braces for impact!

Indonesia is currently experiencing a wave of protests as citizens take to the streets against the parliament's postponement to change the election law. On Thursday, demonstrators attempted to tear down the gates of the parliament building, expressing their discontent in cities like Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Semarang, Makassar, and Bandung. Many Indonesians fear that the proposed electoral changes are designed to benefit outgoing President Joko Widodo and his political alliances, ultimately posing a threat to the nation's democracy. Lawmakers have found themselves caught in this storm, with tensions running high as the protests escalate.

As President Widodo nears the end of his decade in office, the political atmosphere has turned tumultuous. The proposed changes to the electoral laws are seen as a strategy for the president to maintain influence beyond his term. The House of Representatives (DPR) has adjourned its session amid cries for fairness in the electoral process, highlighting a growing divide between the government and its citizens. Many believe that these changes could lead to a constitutional crisis, as parliament and the judiciary appear to be on opposing sides of this chilly political landscape.

Meanwhile, not all news from Indonesia is about uproar. In a surprising twist, Google Cloud has teamed up with the Ministry of Communications and Informatics (Kemenkominfo) to launch the Google Cloud Career Launchpad initiative. This program aims to enhance career opportunities for young Indonesians in the tech industry, showcasing the government's interest in equipping the younger generation with much-needed digital skills. It’s a refreshing reminder that amidst political chaos, initiatives aimed at economic and social development are still in full swing.

As protests rage on, the Indonesian government is also sinking hefty investments into sports. With a whopping US$175 million (RM787 million) earmarked for upgrading 21 football stadiums, it appears the nation is not only eyeing political power but also sports glory. As the protests continue and the nation gears up for potential electoral changes, citizens can only hope for a balance of power that favors democracy, while still cheering for their favourite teams on upgraded turf. Indonesia’s political drama paired with sports investments could be the perfect recipe for a captivating narrative for its citizens as they navigate this exciting chapter in their nation’s history!

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Protests across Indonesia as parliament delays change to election law (Reuters)

Indonesia's parliament postponed ratifying changes to an elections law on Thursday as protesters attempted to tear down the gates of parliament in the ...

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Thousands protest Indonesian parliament's move to subvert court ... (CNA)

Protestors gathered in Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Semarang, Makassar and Bandung. In Semarang, the crowd damaged the fence of the local parliament building and ...

Protests hit Indonesia, stalling moves to rejig election law (The Business Times)

Indonesian lawmakers adjourned parliament as thousands protested against proposed electoral changes seen as favouring the alliance of President Joko Widodo ...

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Google Cloud partners Kemenkominfo to launch career initiative in ... (TechNode Global)

Google Cloud, in partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Informatics (Kemenkominfo), have on Thursday unveiled the Google Cloud Career Launchpad ...

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Indonesia court parliament power struggle sparks protests (The Express Tribune)

Outcry occurred over legislation to strengthen the political influence of outgoing President Joko Widodo.

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Parliament delays plenary session on Regional Election Law ... (Indonesia Business Post)

The House of Representatives (DPR) postponed the plenary session to ratify the draft revision to Law No. 10/2016 on Regional Elections Law (RUU Pilkada) due ...

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Factbox-A tumultuous week in Indonesian politics as transition nears (The Star Online)

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Thousands protested in cities across Indonesia on Thursday, capping a dramatic week in politics in the world's third-largest democracy ...

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Indonesia stares at 'a constitutional crisis' as Widodo eyes reversing ... (Firstpost)

It is unclear if parliament will reconvene to pass the law before the registration for regional elections opens next Tuesday.

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Protests across Indonesia as parliament delays change to election ... (ABC News)

Thousands of Indonesians are protesting changes to the country's election rules, which they say are a "threat" to democracy.

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Protests across Indonesia as parliament delays change to election law (Voice of America)

Indonesia's parliament postponed ratifying changes to an elections law on Thursday as protesters attempted to tear down the gates of parliament in the ...

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A tumultuous week in Indonesian politics as transition nears (Hindustan Times)

on Thursday, capping a dramatic week in politics in the world's third-largest democracy as President Joko Widodo, better known as Jokowi, enters the final weeks ...

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Protests across Indonesia as parliament delays change to election law (Aljazeera.com)

Fears of a constitutional crisis grow after the government and the judiciary find themselves on opposing sides.

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Indonesia to spend big on stadiums (The Sun Daily)

THE Indonesian Government is investing US$175 million (RM787m) to upgrade 21 football stadiums across the nation, boosted by further cash from the Foo...

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Indonesia: Outcry Over Poll Law That Could Help Widodo's Son (Strategic News Global)

Thousands protested in cities across Indonesia as President Joko Widodo enters the final weeks of his decade in office.

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Security forces fire water cannon at protesters outside Indonesia's ... (The Star Online)

JAKARTA: Security forces fired water cannon outside the parliament building in Jakarta on Thursday (Aug 22) at protesters demanding that lawmakers drop ...

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Indonesia: Election law changes spark mass protests (BBC News)

The country's leaders want to reverse a constitutional court decision to open up elections to their rivals.

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Timeline: Key political events that sparked Indonesia's recent protests (Reuters)

People attend a protest outside the Indonesian Parliament against the revisions to the country's election law, which analysts believe goes through a rushed ...

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Protests Hit Indonesia, Stalling Moves to Rejig Election Law (Yahoo Finance)

(Bloomberg) -- Indonesian lawmakers adjourned parliament as thousands protested proposed electoral changes seen as favoring the alliance of President Joko ...

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Failure is Not an Option: Indonesia's Repatriation Program (The Soufan Center)

The Indonesian government is preparing to repatriate women and children from al-Hol and Roj camps in Syria. This is no easy task. An estimated 493-545 ...

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Thousands of Indonesians attempt to storm parliament to protest ... (The Associated Press)

Indonesian police have fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse thousands of protesters who attempted to storm parliament after they tore down a section ...

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Indonesia lawmakers shelve plan to change election law as protests ... (CNA)

JAKARTA: Indonesia's legislature will not ratify changes to election rules during the current government's term, its deputy speaker said on Thursday (Aug ...

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Indonesia parliament postpones election rule changes after protests (Financial Times)

Indonesia's parliament backed away from a controversial attempt to change the country's electoral laws after protests over what critics claimed was an attempted power grab by outgoing president Joko Widodo and his allies.

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Indonesia scraps plan to change election law after thousands protest (Aljazeera.com)

Protesters clash with police after outgoing president's allies try to revise rules to allegedly install a dynasty.

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Indonesia protests: What happened? Why have plans to change ... (Firstpost)

Protests were held across Indonesia on Thursday over proposed changes in the election law which could have given outgoing President Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo ...

Indonesia scraps plan to pass Bill hindering more competitive ... (The Straits Times)

The Bill would prevent rivals of candidates backed by Jokowi and Prabowo from contesting regional polls. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Indonesia Protests Force Parliament to Postpone Election Law ... (Foreign Policy)

Thousands in Indonesia Protest Proposed Election Law Changes · Parliamentarians hoped to revise two Constitutional Court rulings to extend the Widodo ...

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Indonesia, Malaysia Are Outliers as Foreigners Sell Asian Stocks (Yahoo Finance)

(Bloomberg) -- Equities in Indonesia and Malaysia are standing out as bright spots in Asia this month as global investors trim their exposure to almost ...

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Indonesia court finds drugmakers at fault over toxic cough syrup ... (CNA)

JAKARTA: An Indonesian court ordered two local companies to pay up to 60 million rupiah (US$3850) to each family whose children died of an acute kidney ...

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Indonesia, Malaysia are outliers as foreigners sell Asian stocks (The Edge Markets MY)

Equities in Indonesia and Malaysia are standing out as bright spots in Asia this month as global investors trim their exposure to almost every other market ...

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Analysis of Indonesia's Trade Balance: Strong Rebound in Imports (Indonesia Investments)

In July 2024, Indonesia saw its narrowest trade surplus since May 2023 as imports rebounded quite impressively. Fortunately, Indonesian exports also ...

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Indonesians protest against proposed changes to election law ... (South China Morning Post)

The move by parliament to undo a top court's rulings on the election law is to secure Joko Widodo's political interests, analysts say.

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