Indonesian politics

Constitutional Court rejects bid to disqualify Indonesian V-P Gibran over high school credentials

Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka spent most of his secondary and tertiary education abroad, largely in Singapore and Australia.

Indonesia’s Prabowo appoints career diplomat as foreign minister in sweeping Cabinet reshuffle

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (right) shakes hands with newly appointed Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Arrmanatha Christiawan Nasir during his inauguration ceremony at the State Palace in Jakarta on Oct 1.

Indonesia’s Health Minister Budi Sadikin hopes to be first South-east Asian chief at WHO

Indonesian Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin is the only South-east Asian among six publicly known candidates vying to be the next WHO director-general.

Indonesian parties weigh new election rules that could narrow 2029 presidential field

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (centre) with (left) House Speaker Puan Maharani and Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka (right) at the Parliament building in Jakarta on Aug 14.

Indonesian V-P’s education record under fresh scrutiny in court; petitioners want him removed

The case centres on whether Indonesian Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka had completed the equivalent of senior high school.

Prabowo replaces Finance Minister Purbaya in long-awaited Indonesian Cabinet shake-up

Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa’s departure comes after months of speculation over his position amid investor concerns over Indonesia’s fiscal policy.

Indonesia President Prabowo pledges strong growth in 2027 with 2.4% budget deficit

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (left), along with Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, at his annual state of the nation address on Aug 14.

Indonesia recovers body of American pilot killed by rebels in Papua, military says

Pilot Nicholas F. Gosselin operated an aircraft owned by airline operator PT AMA, whose planes carry food, fuel and mail to remote villages in Papua.

Indonesia police charge four after anti-government protest in Surabaya

Riot police put out a fire during following clashes during protest against a rise in non-subsidised fuel prices, inefficient government spending and military involvement in civilian affairs.

News analysis

Jokowi’s son Gibran’s outreach to student protesters puts focus on his role in government

The outreach to the students has thrust Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka into the spotlight at a time when student-led protests have spread across parts of Indonesia.

E-paper

Newsletters

Podcasts

RSS Feed

About Us

Terms & Conditions

Personal Data Protection Notice

Need help? Reach us here.

Advertise with us

MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.