Indonesia election body gets approval to issue new rules in line with protesters' demands
The policy shift allows Anies Baswedan to run for Jakarta governor but bars Jokowis 29-year-old son, Kaesang Pangarep, from regional polls.
Mon Aug 26 2024
Indonesia shelves plan to revise election law as protests rage
Protesters in the capital clashed with tear gas and water cannons, opposing legislation they claim weakens rivals of the outgoing president.
Fri Aug 23 2024
Indonesian court rejects first of two petitions seeking election re-run
The Constitutional Court ruled that there was no evidence of systematic fraud and presidential "meddling".
Mon Apr 22 2024
Indonesia court to rule on petitions seeking presidential election re-run
Losing candidates petitioned for a re-run and alleged the state had interfered in favour of winner Prabowo Subianto.
Mon Apr 22 2024
Indonesia losing candidate Anies tells court election was fraught with interference
Anies Baswedan the Court that after two decades of direct elections, Indonesia was at risk of sliding into its authoritarian past.
Wed Mar 27 2024
Indonesia presidential candidate Anies files court challenge to election result
Anies Baswedan said the aim of the case was to ensure democracy was improved, as there were many problems with the election.
Thu Mar 21 2024
Indonesia's Anies plans to contest election results in top court
Anies Baswedan said he plans to file a case to the Constitutional Court after the official results are announced next week.
Wed Mar 13 2024
Indonesians vote to replace Jokowi, floods disrupt some polling
Nearly 259,000 candidates are contesting 20,600 posts across the archipelago of 17,000 islands in the world's biggest single-day election.
Wed Feb 14 2024
Indonesia survey projects presidential hopeful Prabowo gaining majority votes
Prabowo Subianto is projected to pip the 50% threshold needed to win the Feb. 14 election in a single round in the latest opinion poll.
Fri Feb 09 2024
Candidates for Indonesia's presidential election
Indonesia holds a presidential election in February next year, with three men vying for the top job in the world's third-largest democracy.
Mon Oct 23 2023
What you need to know about Indonesia's presidential election
The race to lead Indonesia, the world's fourth-most populous nation, kicks off this week.
Thu Oct 19 2023
Factbox: Who is running for president in Indonesia's 2024 election?
Three men so far vying for the top job in the world's third-largest democracy and its most populous Muslim-majority country.
Fri Apr 21 2023
Indonesia's ruling party backs provincial governor Ganjar for 2024 presidency
Ganjar goes up against former Jakarta governor Anies Baswedan and ex-special forces commander Prabowo Subianto, in what is expected to be a hotly contested race.
Fri Apr 21 2023
Indonesia president eyes cabinet reshuffle in coming days
Speculation about a reshuffle has been rife since Nasdem, one of seven political parties in the ruling coalition, announced it would back Anies Baswedan in the 2024 presidential election.
Fri Jan 06 2023
Indonesia schools start cautious reopening after devastating virus wave
Indonesia's capital Jakarta reopened 600 of its schools on Monday as coronavirus restrictions eased.
Mon Aug 30 2021
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial
The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of its implant which enables people with quadriplegia.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million
A guitar bought by George Harrison for about GBP58 has sold at auction for more than GBP1 million (US$1.27 million), the PA Media news agenc
Thu Nov 21 2024
Duct-taped banana goes for $6.2 mln in Sotheby's art auction
A piece of art that is little more than a banana duct-taped to a wall sold at auction to cryptocurrency entrepreneur.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected victim
Spurious liquor is a problem in Laos, with the govts of Australia and Britain warning citizens to be cautious when taking drinks there.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Woman found in freezer died from chest injuries - Police
Preliminary post-mortem report reveals that the victim died from chest injuries caused by blunt trauma.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Malaysia, Vietnam to further cooperate in multiple sectors - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the collaboration will also leverage the ASEAN Energy Grid to foster regional growth.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16
Australia plans to trial an age-verification system that may include biometrics or govt identification to enforce social media age cut-off.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Court orders PDRM to complete investigations into Beng Hock's death within six months
Judge says the claims and reliefs sought by the applicants are within the domain of public law both in pith and substance.
Thu Nov 21 2024