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Independent Candidate Dharma Pongrekun Fuels Covid-19 Conspiracy Theory During Debate

Additionally, Dharma falsely claimed that PCR tests, widely used during the pandemic, were ineffective at detecting infections.
News Oct 6, 2024 | 11:19 pm

Ridwan Kamil Promises Financial Support for Job Losses and Free Coffee

Pramono Anung criticized Ridwan’s approach, accusing him of trying to win votes with "free coffee."
News Oct 6, 2024 | 10:39 pm

Pramono Won’t Require Employees to Attend Office Full-Time if Elected Jakarta Governor

His proposal includes allowing employees to work in the office just two days a week.
News Oct 6, 2024 | 9:46 pm

Ridwan Kamil Leads in New Poll But Pramono Anung in Steady Rise

The candidate pair of Pramono Anung and running mate Rano Karno is trailing by 11.8 points.
News Oct 3, 2024 | 10:02 pm

Pramono Anung Pledges to Double Early Childhood Teacher Incentives

Pramono Anung promised to double the incentives for early childhood education (PAUD) teachers.
News Oct 3, 2024 | 3:48 pm

Voters to Hear Candidates' Plans for Jakarta's Transformation at Sunday Debate

The Jakarta Election Commission will hold the first gubernatorial debate on Sunday, focusing on human resources and transforming Jakarta.
News Oct 3, 2024 | 2:15 pm

Tri Rismaharini Unfazed by Survey, Focused on East Java Campaign

Tri Rismaharini ranked second in the 2024 East Java Governor Election, according to Indikator Politik Indonesia
News Oct 3, 2024 | 1:14 pm

House Begins New Term without PPP for First Time in 47 Years

Since its founding in 1973, PPP has always won House seats in every election except in the last election in February.
News Oct 1, 2024 | 10:03 pm

I’m Ready for Jakarta Election Debate: Rano Karno

Rano Karno, the actor-turned-politician who has had experience in competing in regional elections, said he was used to debates.
News Oct 1, 2024 | 4:52 pm

Jakarta Gubernatorial Race Heats Up: Ridwan Kamil at 47.5%, Pramono Anung at 31.5%

A Poltracking Indonesia survey shows Ridwan Kamil and Suswono leading Jakarta's gubernatorial race followed by Pramono Anung and Rano Karno
News Sep 27, 2024 | 9:32 pm

Situbondo Regent Karna Suswandi Cleared to Campaign Amid Corruption Investigation

Situbondo Regent Karna Suswandi can still run in the 2024 elections despite being under investigation for alleged corruption.
News Sep 27, 2024 | 5:36 pm

Elected Lawmaker Tia Rahmania Sues PDI-P After Dismissal

PDI-P has replaced Tia with Bonnie Triyana, who will assume the House of Representatives seat representing Banten province.
News Sep 27, 2024 | 1:29 pm

Pramono Confident of Growing Popularity Ahead of Jakarta Gubernatorial Election

A poll by the Indonesian Survey Institute (LSI) showed that he was supported by 28 percent of respondents, trailing his rival by 20 points.
News Sep 26, 2024 | 9:13 pm

Two PDI-P Lawmakers to Lose Seats over Election Fraud

Tia had initially secured her seat with 37,386 votes, but after the investigation and recount, her total fell to 35,760.
News Sep 26, 2024 | 6:59 pm

Jakarta Election Watchdog Urges Candidates to Learn from 2017 for a Peaceful Election

The 2017 Jakarta election saw sectarian tensions due to incumbent Governor Ahok, a Christian of Chinese descent, facing blasphemy charges.
News Sep 25, 2024 | 2:00 pm

Pramono Anung Says Jakarta Remains Barometer to Indonesian Politics

Pramono is trailing behind former West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil by about 20 points according to an LSI survey.
News Sep 24, 2024 | 11:38 pm

Jakarta's Gubernatorial Race Begins: Candidates Sign Declaration for Peaceful Campaign

Three pairs of gubernatorial and vice-gubernatorial candidates officially launched their campaigns for the Jakarta gubernatorial election
News Sep 24, 2024 | 9:19 pm

First Jakarta Governor Election Debate is on Oct. 6

KPU, however, has yet to decide on the topics for the upcoming Jakarta governor election debate.
News Sep 24, 2024 | 8:54 am

Jakarta Candidates Pledge Campaigns Free of Religious and Identity Politics

Gubernatorial candidates Pramono Anung, Ridwan Kamil, and Dharma Pongrekun have pledged to keep their campaigns free of identity politics
News Sep 23, 2024 | 9:48 pm

Over 1,500 Candidate Pairs to Contest in Local Elections

The candidates include 103 pairs for gubernatorial elections, 1,166 pairs for regent elections, and 284 pairs for mayoral elections.
News Sep 23, 2024 | 7:36 pm

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