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Tenggara Backgrounder September 16, 2022
POLITICS
Protests over fuel price hike continue but unlikely to be effective
September has been marked by massive waves of street rallies, protesting against the government’s decision to increase subsidized fuel prices. With the Labor Party making a name for itself by spearheading the demonstrations, the protests are likely t...
Another Islamist party is heading for the rocks ahead of 2024
Trouble is brewing at the United Development Party (PPP), the country’s oldest Islamist party and among the seven parties in the coalition government, after chairman Suharso Monoarfa was toppled by what appears to be a slip of the tongue that offende...
Breaking down Dudung and Andika’s alleged fall-out
A possible rift between Army chief of staff Gen. Dudung Abdurachman and Indonesian Military (TNI) commander Gen. Andika Perkasa was recently revealed, consequently placing a spotlight on the extent of the alleged fallout and what it means for the arm...
Anticorruption drive in doubt as graft convicts given parole
The government’s commitment to eradicating corruption has come under scrutiny after the Law and Human Rights Ministry granted parole to 23 graft convicts over the last month until Sept. 6. The parolees include former Jambi governor Zumi Zola, former...
BUSSINES & ECONOMICS
Jokowi toying with possibility of importing Russian oil
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has floated the idea of importing discounted Russian crude oil to suppress the ballooning fuel subsidy amid rising international crude oil prices. Some quarters, however, have warned the government of the consequence of...
Visa blunder prompts Jokowi to replace immigration director general
Indonesia has eased entry requirements to attract businesspeople and tourists worldwide as international travel bounces back after the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there have been countless administrative issues with immigration, which has led to a bl...
RI likely to lose WTO nickel dispute, prepares to raise export tariff
The government is undeterred by its likely loss of a nickel dispute at the World Trade Organization (WTO). The country’s decision to ban nickel ore exports in January 2020 has been challenged by the European Union, whose stainless steel industry has...
Transportation fares increase in unison, risking inflation acceleration
After increasing subsidized fuel prices, the government has increased the fares of online ride-hailing services and interprovincial (AKAP) buses, and soon sea transportation fares. Local administrations in a number of localities have also increased t...
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