Speculation over a possible broader cabinet reshuffle has resurfaced as President Prabowo Subianto is scheduled to swear in new appointees to his government on Monday (June 8) following corruption-related dismissals and amid growing concerns over the economy. The ceremony on Monday will inaugurate Nanik Sudaryati Deyang (pic) as the new head of the National Nutrition […]
President Prabowo Subianto’s removal of allegedly corrupt officials of the agency overseeing the free nutritious meal program rollout might have been intended to restore public trust in his signature program, but analysts have cautioned that a leadership change alone is unlikely to fix the problem without meaningful governance reform. Prabowo on Tuesday night unexpectedly removed […]
President Prabowo Subianto’s unprecedented speech before lawmakers underscored mounting pressure on his administration to restore market confidence amid growing concerns over economic instability and signs of democratic backsliding reminiscent of the late New Order era. Prabowo made a rare appearance at the House of Representative plenary session on Wednesday to outline the government’s macroeconomic framework and […]
One and a half years into his presidency, Prabowo Subianto has increasingly deepened ties with labor unions through prolabor policies and tapping a group’s chief to the cabinet, a move analysts say may strengthen support for him at the cost of the movements’ independence. Donning his signature khaki safari shirt, the President joined thousands of […]
Talks about a potential merger between Gerindra and NasDem, two of the country’s five largest political parties, have recently emerged, a scenario that analysts say could alter the political landscape ahead of the 2029 presidential election and weaken prospects for opposition figures. Speculations over the potential merger arose following reports of a meeting between NasDem […]
eaders from across the political spectrum gathered in a show of unity over the Idul Fitri weekend, in a longstanding tradition that involves a renewing of ties that analysts say carries particular weight this year amid domestic and global pressures. Accompanied by his son Ragowo “Didit” Hediprasetyo, President Prabowo Subianto hosted former presidents and greeted […]
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 […]
