Tag: Indonesia
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Indonesia’s Pilkada as Democracy’s Last Line of Defence
Introduction: Pilkada under Strain In late December 2025, Indonesia’s regional elections (Pilkada) found itself at a crossroads. Without prior public debate, several governing coalition chairs publicly signaled a shift that could redefine how regional power is exercised and contested. This moment has elevated Pilkada from a routine electoral process to a critical test of democracy’s…
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Indonesia’s Pilkada: Democracy’s Last Line of Defence
Introduction: A Crucial Moment for Indonesia’s Democracy In late December 2025, Indonesia faced a pivotal moment that many observers described as a stress test for the nation’s democratic fabric. The unilateral move by top leaders of four government coalition parties — including the president’s Gerindra, Golkar, PKB, and PAN — to redefine or suspend standard…
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Will Indonesia’s National Mandate Party Move Further Away from Its Religious Roots?
Introduction The National Mandate Party (Partai Amanat Nasional, PAN) has long stood at a crossroads in Indonesian politics. Traditionally associated with a moderate Islamist image, PAN is now signaling a potential strategic pivot aimed at expanding its electoral base beyond its religious roots. With an eye on the 2029 elections, the party is exploring policy…
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Indonesia’s Finance Minister Appoints 27 New Officials, Largely From Customs
New Wave of Leadership at Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance In a move signaling intensified reform within Indonesia’s public financial management, Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa announced the inauguration of 27 primary high-ranking officials (echelon II) at the Ministry of Finance. The ceremony took place on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, inside the Djuanda Hall, marking a…
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Indonesia’s Finance Ministry Elevates 27 Officials, Many from Customs
Overview of the Appointment In a decisive move to refresh leadership within the Ministry of Finance, Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa announced the appointment of 27 new echelon II officials. The ceremony, held at the Djuanda Hall on January 28, 2026, marks a significant reshuffle aimed at strengthening the ministry’s leadership and improving efficiency…
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Indonesian Finance Minister Appoints 27 New Officials, Mostly from Customs
In a Strategic Leadership Shuffle, 27 Officials Sworn In The Ministry of Finance of Indonesia took a significant step toward leadership renewal on January 28, 2026, with the inauguration of 27 primary high-ranking officials (echelon II) at the Djuanda Hall. Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa led the ceremony, underscoring the administration’s intent to strengthen the…
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Rain-Hampered Search as West Java Landslide Toll Rises to 34, 32 Still Missing
Heavy Rain Complicates Search for Missing in West Java Landslide Search and rescue teams in Indonesia’s West Java region faced another day of challenges as persistent rain slowed efforts to locate the 32 people still missing after a deadly landslide. The disaster, which struck in the early hours of the incident, has raised the death…
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Rain-Driven Search Delays as West Java Landslide Claims 34, 32 Still Missing
Overview: Rain Rounds Out Grim Toll in West Java Landslide Search operations for the people still unaccounted after a devastating landslide in Indonesia’s West Java were slowed by persistent rain on Wednesday morning, officials said. The disaster mitigation agency confirmed that the death toll had risen to 34, while 32 remain missing as responders comb…
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Clothed in Uncertainty: Southeast Asia’s Garment Exports and the US-China Trade Tensions
Introduction: The Turning Wheel of Southeast Asia’s Garment Exports For decades, Southeast Asia has been a powerhouse in global garment production. From the late 1980s through today, countries like Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, and Cambodia have built vibrant textile sectors that feed retail supply chains around the world. Yet, the region now faces a complex set…
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West Java Landslide: 32 Missing as Rain Hampers Search, Toll Rises to 34
Update: Rain Slows, Rescue Efforts Continue in West Java Search and rescue teams faced another setback as persistent rain slowed operations investigating a deadly landslide in West Java. Official sources said the downpour hindered efforts to locate 32 people still missing after the disaster, which has now claimed 34 lives. The incident underscores the dangerous…