President Prabowo has once again expanded his already large cabinet, bringing in four new officials and creating a new government body in his fourth reshuffle on Wednesday, a move analysts say risks hampering efficiency and straining coordination. Prabowo began his term in October last year by appointing the… ………. Artikel premium, silahkan berlangganan untuk membaca […]
Prabowo gives Nusantara certainty with new regulation
President Prabowo Subianto has moved to give Indonesia’s future capital Nusantara greater certainty by issuing a regulation that formally designates it as the country’s political center by 2028, his greater signal yet of commitment to the project, even as doubts persist over funding and timelines. Presidential Regulation No. 79/2025, signed in late June and only […]
Reshuffle sees Prabowo, allies close ranks
P resident Prabowo Subianto has announced another cabinet shake-up, placing more allies into his 11-month administration, in a bid to consolidate his power amid growing public distrust of his government in the wake of deadly protests and unrest. In a swearing-in ceremony at the State Palace on Wednesday, the President named retired three-star Army general […]
Sjafrie’s new post shows Prabowo’s reliance on military figures
President Prabowo Subianto has appointed Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin as the acting coordinating politics and security minister following the removal of Budi Gunawan, an appointment analysts say signals Prabowo’s growing reliance on military figures and loyalists in security affairs. The appointment was formalised through a letter signed by State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi on Monday, which […]
Deputy manpower minister’s arrest opens door for Indonesia cabinet reshuffle
The arrest of former deputy manpower minister Immanuel Ebenezer Gerungan in a corruption case could mark a turning point for President Prabowo Subianto’s young administration, testing his anticorruption drive while giving him an opening to refresh his cabinet. Immanuel, widely known as Noel, was arrested last Thursday (Aug 21) by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) […]
Gerindra shake-up concentrates power in Prabowo’s inner circle
The ruling Gerindra Party has recently seen a reshuffle in its top command, with analysts saying the move is aimed at maintaining internal stability for future electoral success, while also giving cues on upcoming changes in the government. Gerindra is currently led by President Prabowo Subianto, who was reelected as party chair in February. Despite […]
Government stays mum on Jokowi’s health amid growing public concern
Speculation continues to mount over the health of former president Joko “Jokowi” Widodo as government officials remain tight-lipped and offer little clarity about the medical care typically extended to former heads of state. Jokowi, who stepped down from office last October, has been notably absent from major public events, including the recent 79th anniversary celebration […]
Aceh-North Sumatra dispute triggers wider border tensions
The recently resolved border dispute between Aceh and North Sumatra has reignited long-simmering territorial tensions in other parts of the country, highlighting an urgent need for a clear legal framework governing regional boundaries. Tensions rose last week after the Home Ministry issued a decree that transferred the ownership of four contested islands from Aceh to […]
PDI-P’s Govt Role Up for Grabs Ahead of Congress
A renewed plan for a long-awaited meeting between President Prabowo Subianto and PDI-P chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri has gained traction ahead of the opposition party congress, with analysts saying it could shape Megawati’s political future and the party’s direction for the next five years. Since Prabowo’s decisive victory in the last presidential election, a reconciliatory meeting […]
Prabowo consolidates ranks, orders more populist policies
During a cabinet-wide meeting and iftar event, President Prabowo Subianto ordered ministers and state agency heads to expedite the rollout of some populist policies in the education and local economy sectors, ranging from Sekolah Rakyat to village cooperatives for rural economic development. Just weeks after public protests over government policies and large bureaucracy, President Prabowo Subianto instructed […]









