# politics

Erick Thohir Takes Lead in Vice President Candidate Survey

Erick Thohir had an electability rating of 22.9 percent, higher than other candidates like East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa.
News 22 Mar 2023 | 12:13 WIB

Ganjar Retains Comfortable Lead in Latest Survey for Presidential Race

The SMRC survey indicates that the upcoming presidential election will require a runoff if Ganjar, Prabowo, and Anies become candidates.
News 21 Mar 2023 | 19:59 WIB

Support for Gerindra in Upward Trend: Survey

If the survey holds true in the general elections next year, two incumbent parties will be kicked out of the House of Representatives.
News 19 Mar 2023 | 22:26 WIB

President Discusses 2024 Elections with Megawati

PDI-P is the only party with enough seats in the House of Representatives to nominate a candidate without establishing a coalition.
News 18 Mar 2023 | 20:41 WIB

Hary Tanoesoedibjo Files Defamation Case against YouTube Channel

The YouTube channel has published false clips alleging that Hary and Perindo are in legal trouble.
News 17 Mar 2023 | 10:43 WIB

PKB Dismisses Ganjar-Prabowo Pairing as 'Fantasy'

The PKB questioned the urgency of considering Ganjar a candidate because the PDI-P itself hasn’t said anything about his candidacy.
News 14 Mar 2023 | 13:11 WIB

Moment Jokowi Walks Ganjar, Prabowo in Paddy Field

The rare paddy field moment triggers internet users to speculate about the possible pairing of Ganjar and Prabowo for 2024.
News 9 Mar 2023 | 15:47 WIB

President Criticizes Court Ruling Ordering Election Delay

The president said he supported the General Election Commission in its appeal against the court ruling.
News 6 Mar 2023 | 15:59 WIB

Gerindra Won’t Allow Sandiaga to Team Up with Anies

Sandiaga was Prabowo's running mate in his unsuccessful bid for the 2019 presidential race.
News 5 Mar 2023 | 19:15 WIB

Election Delay Bad News for Investment Climate

Indonesia should stick to the original schedule as a delay on the 2024 election can take a toll on Indonesia's investment climate.
Business 3 Mar 2023 | 14:12 WIB

Outrage after Court Orders Election Delay in Favor of Unknown Party

The ruling favoring Prima Party could write off years of hard work by election officials in the run-up to the colossal elections.
News 3 Mar 2023 | 10:43 WIB

PAN Reiterates Call for Ganjar-Erick Pairing for 2024

It’s not the first time Zulkifli revealed the party’s support for possible Ganjar and Erick nomination for the presidential election.
News 26 Feb 2023 | 19:45 WIB

"Coal Money" Slated to Dominate Election Funding

Having environmentalist politicians winning the 2024 election would set the stage for more pro-climate policies.
News 26 Feb 2023 | 15:38 WIB

Jokowi May Consider Minor Cabinet Shakeup

Nasdem ministers, Zulkifli Hasan, and Suharso Monoarfa have been rumored to be dismissed from the cabinet.
News 30 Jan 2023 | 06:57 WIB

Running Mate Issue Exposes Very Fragile Alliance for Anies Baswedan’s Presidential Bid

The Democratic Party, the PKS, and Nasdem are still too much apart to form an alliance.
News 29 Jan 2023 | 22:35 WIB

Sandiaga Confirms He’s Staying at Gerindra

Rumors of his planned move to the PPP spread after he was seen attending several events hosted by the Muslim-based party.
News 23 Jan 2023 | 18:22 WIB

Ganjar Leads by Two Digits in Latest Poll on 2024 Presidential Election

Ganjar owes his increasing popularity to President Joko Widodo’s soaring approval rating as both share the same strongholds of supporters.
News 22 Jan 2023 | 23:10 WIB

No Big Announcement in PDI-P’s Golden Jubilee

Megawati kept the presidential nominee in the balance and even mocked those who expect her to reveal the name at the important moment.
News 10 Jan 2023 | 19:28 WIB

UGM Scholar Proposes Primary Election System for Legislative Candidates

Mada Sukmajati proposed that the general elections returned to the previous system where voters voted for a party, not candidates.
News 10 Jan 2023 | 07:23 WIB