# politics

Indonesia Debates How Presidential Candidates Should Be Nominated in 2029

The Constitutional Court has abolished the country's longstanding presidential nomination threshold, leaving lawmakers to devise new rules.
News Sep 22, 2026 | 8:40 pm

Prabowo Hails Settlement of Rp 218 Trillion in 1997–98 Crisis Bonds

The government's debt to Bank Indonesia is finished; the government's claims against BLBI obligors and debtors are not.
Business Sep 22, 2026 | 6:31 pm

Petition Challenges VP Gibran’s Education Qualification for 2024 Election

Constitutional Court examines a petition challenging Vice President Gibran Rakabuming’s education qualification in the 2024 election.
News Sep 22, 2026 | 11:01 am

Nusron Offers Few Words on KPK Probe: ‘We Respect the Legal Process’

KPK seized cash and other evidence worth approximately Rp 106.3 billion ($6 million) during the investigation.
News Sep 21, 2026 | 8:31 pm

Indonesia’s 5% Election Threshold Not Final Despite Party Agreement

Dasco says the proposed 5% parliamentary threshold for the 2029 election is not final, despite an initial agreement among coalition leaders.
News Sep 17, 2026 | 3:19 pm

Prabowo, Coalition Parties Agree on 5% Parliamentary Threshold for 2029 Election

Prabowo and coalition parties agree to raise Indonesia’s parliamentary threshold to 5% ahead of the 2029 election.
News Sep 16, 2026 | 3:08 pm

Suahasil Promises Credible, Trusted Finance Ministry after Purbaya Exit

The new Finance Minister pledged credibility and economic stability as experts urged him to go beyond maintaining the fiscal status quo.
Business Sep 14, 2026 | 9:58 pm

Breaking News: Prabowo Replaces Purbaya With Suahasil Nazara as Finance Minister

President Prabowo Subianto appoints Suahasil Nazara as finance minister, replacing Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa after a one-year tenure.
News Sep 14, 2026 | 3:40 pm

Breaking News: Officials Arrive at Palace as Prabowo Cabinet Reshuffle Signals Emerge

Officials arrive at the Presidential Palace ahead of an inauguration ceremony amid growing speculation of a Cabinet reshuffle.
News Sep 14, 2026 | 3:14 pm

Public Satisfaction With Prabowo-Gibran Cabinet Falls to 55.1%

Public satisfaction with the Prabowo-Gibran cabinet falls to 55.1%, while support for a reshuffle and doubts over key programs grow.
News Aug 31, 2026 | 4:19 pm

House Panel Proposes 13 Crimes for Asset Forfeiture Bill

House Commission III has proposed 13 crimes for non-conviction-based asset forfeiture under Indonesia’s long-delayed Asset Forfeiture Bill.
News Aug 31, 2026 | 1:12 pm

Agriculture Minister Fires 13 Officials Over Online Gambling

Indonesia’s Agriculture Ministry fired 13 officials over online gambling as bets circulated Rp86.82 trillion in the first half of 2026.
News Aug 31, 2026 | 11:47 am

Gus Kikin Elected Chairman of Nahdlatul Ulama for 2026-2031

Gus Kikin was unanimously chosen by a council of senior clerics to lead Nahdlatul Ulama, Indonesia’s largest Muslim organization.
News Aug 31, 2026 | 8:14 am

Gus Kikin Leads Ballot, Nusron Disqualified as Five Advance in NU Leadership Contest

Gus Kikin topped the preliminary ballot as five candidates advanced in the race to lead Indonesia’s largest Muslim organization, NU.
News Aug 31, 2026 | 7:42 am

Patriot Bond Rules Could Put Indonesia’s FATF Membership at Risk, Mahfud Warns

Mahfud warns that legal protections for Patriot Bonds could weaken Indonesia’s anti-money laundering regime and jeopardize its FATF standing.
News Aug 30, 2026 | 12:36 pm

Under Protest Pressure, Lawmakers Vow to Quit if Asset Bill Misses Deadline

Three House leaders vow to resign if Indonesia’s long-delayed Asset Forfeiture Bill is not passed by Dec. 15, 2026.
News Aug 28, 2026 | 8:40 am

Jakarta Protest Turns Violent as Police Post Set Ablaze

A Jakarta protest escalated into clashes Thursday night, with a police post set ablaze and public facilities damaged near parliament.
News Aug 28, 2026 | 1:40 am

Nasaruddin Umar Won’t Run for NU Chairman despite Support

Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar will not seek the NU chairmanship despite support, choosing to focus on his cabinet duties.
News Aug 27, 2026 | 11:05 pm

Jakarta Shuts Toll Road Entrances after Protesters Spill onto Highway

Jakarta closed 10 inner-city toll road entrances after protesters near parliament entered the highway, disrupting traffic Thursday night.
News Aug 27, 2026 | 9:32 pm