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Tenggara Backgrounder November 29, 2024
POLITICS
Jokowi, Prabowo allies dominate key regional races
With the final results of the country's simultaneous regional elections not expected until Dec. 16, the quick count data offers a glimpse into the shifting dynamics of power, particularly between the governing coalition of President Prabowo Subianto,...
Prabowo opens Pandora’s box on Indonesia’s capital punishment
President Prabowo Subianto's decision to let a Philippine woman, who has been convicted for drug trafficking, to serve the remainder of her sentence in her home country under a transfer of prisoner arrangement has opened a Pandora's box. She was sent...
Same old KPK, same old challenges
The newly elected leaders of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) have sparked little public enthusiasm, reflecting deepening cynicism about their ability to combat entrenched corruption. Once a symbol of integrity, the KPK is now viewed by ma...
Legislative agenda excludes much-awaited asset forfeiture bill
The House of Representatives has approved the National Legislation Program (Prolegnas) for 2025, during which the lawmakers will deliberate 41 priority bills. The list clearly represents a compromise between the political elites, rather than public a...
BUSSINES & ECONOMICS
Regional election, legal uncertainty stall minimum wage hike
The Indonesian government has decided to delay the annual increase in provincial minimum wage (UMP) rates, raising questions about its implications for workers, businesses, and the political landscape. Initially scheduled for announcement by Nov. 21,...
Govt proposes third tax amnesty amid backlash over VAT hike
The government's 2025 National Legislation Program (Prolegnas) list has sparked controversy with the inclusion of a third round of tax amnesty.1 This move has raised eyebrows, as it comes alongside the government's strong push to increase the VAT rat...
Prabowo’s economic diplomacy, an eager search for investment funds
President Prabowo Subianto's recent whirlwind overseas trip to China, the United States, the United Kingdom, Peru, Brazil and the United Arab Emirates has secured a total of US$18.5 billion in new investment commitments, exceeding his initial expecta...
New PLN commissioners amid change in energy SOEs’ boards
State-owned electricity giant PT PLN has four new commissioners, mostly close allies of President Prabowo Subianto. The change is much anticipated following similar changes in the boards of state-owned oil and gas giant Pertamina. Board replacement a...
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