Two months ahead of Indonesian presidential election, youths of the country are worried and many fear they may choose a growing option: non-voting.
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Ex-Jakarta Governor Convicted of Blasphemy Free After Nearly Two Years
The former governor, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama of Indonesian capital of Jakarta is free after spending nearly two years in prison on a blasphemy conviction.
Indonesian Presidential Debate Highlights Disagreements
Indonesia’s presidential debate highlights disagreements from corruption, bureaucratic system to combating terrorism, but also, showing lots of similarities.
Indonesian Presidential Candidates Spar Over Corruption
Indonesian Presidential candidates spar over corruption in debate focused on terrorism, human rights, corruption, and law and order.
Indonesian Anti-Corruption Commission Relies on Public Solidarity
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is a vital pillar of rule of law and anti-corruption in Indonesia, Transparency International affirmed.
Palm Oil Lobby Utilizing Tobacco and Alcohol Lobby Tactics
Palm oil industry is deploying tactics similar to those of the alcohol and tobacco industries to influence research into the health effects of its product.
Prabowo and Joko Widodo Battle for Indonesian Presidency Again
Indonesian presidential candidate Prabowo seems to be following the playbook of U.S. President Trump as he mounts his second campaign for the top office.
Indonesian Rights Groups Decry West Papuan Arrests
Indonesian human rights groups decried the arrests made of West Papuan students and pro-independence activists after Sunday’s peaceful rally.
Arrests of West Papua Protesters Highlights Suppression of Dissent
Indonesian authorities arrested hundreds of demonstrators across West Papua and other parts of Indonesia on December 1 in a pro-independence protests.
Indonesian Police Intensify Fake News Crackdown
In two months, Indonesia’s National Police have arrested more than a dozen civilians who spread false information on social media, particularly on Facebook.