Indonesian politics

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Prabowo visit thrusts Nusantara back into spotlight, but how far does it go?

Mr Prabowo Subianto’s first presidential visit to Indonesia’s planned new capital Nusantara on Jan 12 was intended to signal continuity and commitment to the project.

Indonesia’s Prabowo nominates nephew as central bank deputy governor

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto attends a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, December 10, 2025. Alexander Zemlianichenko/Pool via REUTERS

Support mounts for Indonesian comedian after Netflix special reported to police

Indonesian comedian Pandji Pragiwaksono was reported to the police over material in his two-hour stand-up comedy special Mens Rea.

Indonesia’s plan to expand military role in counter-terrorism draws flak

The plan outlines prevention, enforcement and recovery as the military's roles for the counter-terrorism campaign.

Coal mining concession sparks rift in Indonesia’s largest Islamic group Nahdlatul Ulama

Nahdlatul Ulama boasts an estimated 80 million members, the largest Islamic organisation in Indonesia.

The lure of Indonesia’s new capital Nusantara? No traffic

The Presidential Palace and Ceremonial Plaza being constructed in Nusantara.

Questions raised over Indonesia’s plan to send peacekeepers to Gaza after recent floods at home

People wade through the floodwater in the aftermath of flash floods at Tukka village, North Sumatra province, on Dec 2.

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.

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