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Scepticism as Gibran Rakabuming Raka runs for Indonesia’s vice presidency

In Solo, where Gibran is mayor, some say he lacks experience for national office and father Joko Widodo’s common touch.

Al Jazeera

Indonesia election: everything you need to know

More than 200 million eligible voters can decide on 14 February between a former general, a former academic and a own-to-earth public servant

The Guardian - AU

Indonesia's Security Minister Resigns Ahead of Presidential Election

Indonesia's top security minister resigns from the Cabinet to focus on his vice presidential bid, amid speculation of potential Cabinet resignations before...

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'Dynasty In The Making' As Widodo's Shadow Hangs Over Indonesia Vote

Joko Widodo has led Indonesia for a nearly a decade pledging to do things differently, but he stands accused of manoeuvring to build his own political dynasty in next month's presidential vote in a country long known for its nepotistic politics.

International Business Times

From military leader to ‘harmless grandpa’: the rebranding of Indonesia’s Prabowo

As election looms former son-in-law of late dictator Suharto has become popular with young voters thanks to Instagram posts with cats

The Guardian - UK

The year of elections – Is 2024 democracy’s biggest test ever?

Starting with Bangladesh, at least 50 nations will vote this year. Here are 10 key elections to watch.

Al Jazeera

Indonesian leader’s son brushes off ‘nepo baby’ tag in feted debate showing

Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s candidacy for the vice presidency has been dogged by accusations of nepotism and inexperience.

Al Jazeera

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Is Joko Widodo paving the way for a political dynasty in Indonesia?

The Conversation

Indonesia’s first presidential debate: Five key takeaways

Prabowo Subianto, Ganjar Pranowo and Anies Baswedan spar over human rights and law in their first televised encounter.

Al Jazeera

Indonesia Presidential Candidates Talk Corruption, Papua In First Debate

The three candidates vying to be Indonesia's next president clashed in their first debate on Tuesday over issues including corruption, human rights and separatist rebels in the world's third-largest democracy.

International Business Times

The professor, the general and the populist: meet the three candidates running for president in Indonesia

In just over two months, Indonesia will hold one of the biggest one-day elections anywhere on Earth. More than 200 million eligible voters will take part across Indonesia’s 6,000 inhabited islands – along with 1.75 million people in the diaspora – to elect a new president, vice president and members…

The Conversation

Indonesia’s presidential hopefuls lay out plans to revive $1.2tn economy

GDP growth slowed to 4.94 percent in the third quarter, compared with 5.72 percent during the same period in 2022.

Al Jazeera

ASEAN defense chiefs call for immediate truce, aid corridor in Israel-Hamas war

Southeast Asian defense ministers have expressed “profound concern” over the loss of civilian lives in the Israel-Hamas war and called for an immediate truce and creation of a humanitarian corridor to deliver aid

The Independent UK

Myanmar military admits facing ‘heavy assaults’ from anti-coup forces

Spokesperson says opponents dropping ‘hundreds’ of drones on military outposts as offensive pushes forward.

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ASEAN defense chiefs call for the fighting in Gaza to cease, but they struggle to address Myanmar

Southeast Asian defense ministers called for the fighting in Gaza to cease and for the world to collaborate on setting up humanitarian aid corridors in Gaza, but they struggled on how to address the civil strife in Myanmar

Al Jazeera

Age no barrier as Indonesia gears up for February 2024 elections

Legal challenges on age limits have failed and analysts say fitness for office is about more than a number.

Al Jazeera

Indonesia’s Prabowo registers in three-way 2024 presidential race

Defence minister and former general, whose running mate is the incumbent president’s son, is leading opinion polls.

The Guardian - UK

From pancake seller to Indonesian vice-president? Joko Widodo’s son aims for the top

Gibran Rakabuming Raka wants to follow in his father’s footsteps, but can he shake off public anger over allegations of nepotism?

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The Conversation

A twist in Indonesia's presidential election does not bode well for the country’s fragile democracy

On Valentine’s Day next year, Indonesia will go to the polls for its most important election in ten years.

The Independent UK

Indonesia top court rejects presidential age limit, clearing legal path for 72-year-old frontrunner

Indonesia’s top court rejected an effort to block presidential candidates who are over 70 or implicated in human rights abuses, clearing the legal path for a septuagenarian former general’s ultra-nationalist campaign

Al Jazeera

Prabowo picks Jokowi’s son as running mate in Indonesia presidential bid

Incumbent defence minister, who is trying a third time for the top job, is marginally ahead in opinion polls.

The Guardian - AU

Joko Widodo’s son can run for Indonesian vice-president after controversial court ruling

Gibran Rakabuming Raka, 36, does not meet age requirement of 40 but constitutional court – headed by president’s brother-in-law – makes exception

Al Jazeera

Indonesian court rules on presidential candidate eligibility

The Constitutional Court rules the minimum age for candidates remains 40, and any change should come from lawmakers.

The Guardian - AU

Why you will never hear an Australian leader call out Indonesia on West Papua

Australia is willing to turn a blind eye to human rights abuses in West Papua because alienating Indonesia is not worth the risk as China jostles for regional influence

Al Jazeera

How a China deal put the homes of thousands of Indonesians at risk

Residents of Rempang Island have until September 28 to leave their villages to make way for a sprawling economic zone.

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