# politics

Ex-President to Join Upcoming Regional Heads' Retreat

Prabowo will hold a boot camp for Indonesia’s newly elected regional leaders and a former president will join as one of the speakers.
News Feb 17, 2025 | 7:23 am

Free Nusantara Land for Foreign Embassies Still Under Consideration

He clarified, however, that final approval rests with President Prabowo Subianto.
News Feb 16, 2025 | 2:21 pm

‘Long Live Jokowi!’: Prabowo Credits Predecessor for His Election Success

Jokowi has grown closer to Prabowo since his relationship with PDI-P -- which propelled him to the presidency -- began to sour in 2023.
News Feb 16, 2025 | 5:51 am

Prabowo Responds to Criticism Over 'Bloated' Cabinet at Gerindra's 17th Anniversary

President Prabowo Subianto addressed criticism of his 109-member "Red and White Cabinet," which has been labeled as "bloated".
News Feb 15, 2025 | 6:26 pm

Democratic Party Treasurer Renville Antonio Dies in Motorcycle Accident

Police said the Harley Davidson motorcycle crashed head-on into a pickup truck before hitting a roadside tree.
News Feb 14, 2025 | 2:21 pm

KPK Awaits Prabowo’s Report on Electric Car Gifted by Erdogan

Under Indonesian law, state officials must report valuable gifts received in connection with their positions to the KPK within 30 days.
News Feb 13, 2025 | 11:12 pm

Prabowo Subianto Reappointed as Gerindra Chairman

Prabowo has led Gerindra since September 2014, following the passing of his predecessor, Suhardi.
News Feb 13, 2025 | 7:53 pm

New Aceh Governor Vows to Repeal Pertamina’s Fuel Restrictions on Inauguration Day

He argued that argued that fuel supply should not be an issue in the oil-rich province.
News Feb 12, 2025 | 7:36 pm

Prabowo’s Efficiency Measures Exclude Defense Ministry and Police

For the 2025 fiscal year, the Defense Ministry has been allocated Rp 166.26 trillion ($10 billion).
News Feb 11, 2025 | 5:42 pm

‘Why Visit Australia to Learn about Poverty Alleviation?’ Prabowo on Budget Cuts

He said the current austerity efforts are aimed at eliminating non-essential expenditures that offer minimal benefit to the people.
News Feb 11, 2025 | 1:52 pm

Gov’t Shortens Governors’ Military-Style Retreat to Seven Days

The government has to shorten the governors' military-style retreat following President Prabowo's instruction on massive budget cuts.
News Feb 10, 2025 | 8:50 am

Prabowo Acknowledges Press as a ‘Key Pillar’ of Democracy

“We must stay alert to attempts to manipulate public perception and influence public opinion by those with enormous wealth,” he warned.
News Feb 9, 2025 | 11:45 pm

Golkar Pledges Full Support for Prabowo-Gibran Government at 2025 National Meeting

Golkar reaffirms support for Prabowo-Gibran's administration at 2025 Rakernas, outlines plans to expand parliamentary seats in 2029.
News Feb 8, 2025 | 4:06 pm

Gerindra Executive Sufmi Dasco Says Some Ministers Struggle to Align with President Prabowo

Dasco also acknowledged concerns about the performance of certain ministers, though he did not provide specific details.
News Feb 7, 2025 | 5:15 pm

Health Ministry Has to Cut $1.2 Billion After Prabowo Orders Budget Trims

The Health Ministry initially gets to spend Rp 105.7 trillion this year.
News Feb 6, 2025 | 11:43 am

Prabowo Hints at Cabinet Reshuffle After 100-Day Performance Review

When asked whether he was considering a cabinet reshuffle, Prabowo responded: “I already said it in plain Indonesian.”
News Feb 5, 2025 | 11:18 pm

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte Impeached by House, Trial to Proceed in Senate

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has been impeached by the House of Representatives after over 200 lawmakers signed a petition.
News Feb 5, 2025 | 3:59 pm

‘Moral Crisis’ A Big Challenge in Agriculture Minister’s First 100 Days

Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman looks back on his first 100 days under President Prabowo Subianto.
News Jan 30, 2025 | 6:53 pm

President Prabowo’s First 100 Days: Key Policies Receive Praise, But Challenges Remain

In the first 100 days of President Prabowo Subianto's administration, five major policies have garnered positive feedback.
News Jan 29, 2025 | 11:21 am

Survey Shows Sri Mulyani and Erick Thohir as the Top Performers in Prabowo’s Cabinet

Survey ranks Indonesia’s top-performing ministers in Prabowo Subianto’s cabinet, led by Sri Mulyani, Erick Thohir, and AHY.
News Jan 27, 2025 | 9:04 pm

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