In a political landscape where President Prabowo Subianto ’s administration faces scant opposition, a familiar elder statesman has stepped in from the sidelines of power to fill the gap, bridging alternative voices and decision makers to ensure diverse perspectives are heard by the government. That figure is former vice president Jusuf Kalla, an 83-year businessman-turned-politician, […]
F rom horse riding to hosting foreign dignitaries and convening emergency meetings with senior government officials, President Prabowo Subianto ’s private estate in Hambalang has increasingly become an epicenter of power where he often directs high-level meetings and shapes policy away… ………. Artikel premium, silahkan berlangganan untuk membaca secara utuh. Terbit di The Jakarta Post
olitical parties behind President Prabowo Subianto’s administration are open to his suggestion of scrapping the current system of direct elections for regional heads, despite strong opposition from pro-democracy advocates who warned that it would undercut democratic accountability and risk reversing hard-won reforms. ………. Artikel premium, silahkan berlangganan untuk membaca secara utuh. Terbit di The Jakarta […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
