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Tenggara Backgrounder August 29, 2025
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Noel’s arrest: All that is wrong with Indonesian politics
"Wanted! A stellar minister who's ready to be sentenced to death if they commit corruption," exclaimed Immanuel "Noel" Ebenezer, then-leader of the Jokowi Mania (JoMan) volunteer group loyal to former president Joko Widodo, in 2020.
Indonesia’s civil uprising: From arrogant politicians to state violence
Indonesia has seen a turbulent week of public unrest centered on the House of Representatives, as outrage over lawmakers' high pay and allowances spiraled into a broader movement demanding accountability, justice, and reform.
Prabowo’s big-ticket experiment on education system
Prabowo Subianto's administration is rolling out a significant overhaul of Indonesia's education system, introducing new initiatives like Sekolah Rakyat (People's Schools), specialized science institutions and an expansion of military-style schools....
BUSSINES & ECONOMICS
Illegal mining in Indonesia isn’t hidden, it’s protected
Illegal mining is hardly a hidden crime in Indonesia, it is an entrenched industry protected by powerful backers. The practice remains unresolved even under President Prabowo Subianto's administration. In his State of the Nation address, Prabowo pled...
BI cuts rate as loan growth slows, boosting Prabowo’s growth agenda
Bank Indonesia's second consecutive rate cut in August, and its third this year, reflected both domestic headwinds and shifting global dynamics. The central bank lowered its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 5 percent, just a week before the U.S....
Prabowo’s energy sovereignty faces contradictions in transition plans
President Prabowo Subianto announced that his administration aims to achieve a fully new and NRE mix within the next 10 years as part of his energy sovereignty agenda. This would also require Indonesia to accelerate its timeline for NZE, surpassing t...
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