Indonesian politics

Travel ban on Victor Hartono casts spotlight on Indonesia’s richest family: Analysts

Mr Victor Hartono, the CEO of Indonesian conglomerate PT Djarum and eldest son of billionaire Robert Budi Hartono, has been barred from leaving Indonesia.

Indonesia’s push for Grab-GoTo merger driven by politics, analysts say

Talk of the Grab-GoTo deal was revived last week when Indonesia’s state secretary confirmed that a merger plan was indeed being discussed.

The Prabowo doctrine behind move to honour Suharto

Activists during a protest against former Indonesian President Suharto, who was named a national hero, outside the Ministry of Culture building in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Nov 10.

National hero proposal for Indonesia’s ex-president Suharto sparks backlash

On Nov 4, around 500 civil society members, activists and academics published a letter sent to Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto, who was also Mr Suharto's son-in-law.

Indonesian president Prabowo rejects authoritarian label

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said he did not think that he is authoritarian.

Indonesian police monitoring possible spread of radical groups to Batam

A fully armed police on guard in 2016 in an area leading to the house of a suspected terrorist in Batam, Riau Islands.

News analysis

Political and populist moves make for an assertive, ambitious first year under President Prabowo

Analysts say Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s first year has been defined by strong control, populist ambition and diminishing accountability.

Prabowo, Jokowi likely on friendly terms for now, but this may change by next election: Analysts

There has been speculation about increased tensions between Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (right) and his predecessor Joko Widodo.

Prabowo under pressure to push Indonesian police reform

Analysts warn that success will hinge on Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's willingness to address entrenched problems.

Stop the sirens: Jakarta residents urge end to officials’ road privileges

The law requires priority vehicles be escorted by police or use red or blue lights and sirens.

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