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Indonesian Democracy in Peril: Capres Must Be Backed by Three Parliamentary Parties, Experts Warn

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The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) has formally rejected proposals requiring presidential candidates to secure backing from three political parties in the 2024 general election, according to statements by party officials and verified reports. The move comes amid growing debate over electoral rules, with critics warning the change could destabilize the country’s political landscape. … Read more

Jokowi’s ‘Stomping a Cow’s Head’ Ritual: PDIP Response, Political Implications, and Economic Impact in Indonesia

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Members of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) have criticized former President Joko Widodo following his participation in a traditional ritual in Lampung that involved stepping on a buffalo head. PDIP representatives characterized the former leader’s recent political engagements as being “local” in scope. The reaction from PDIP follows recent sightings of the former … Read more

North Sumatra Ranks 5th in Indonesia for HIV/AIDS Cases

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Indonesia’s North Sumatra province has surged into the national top five for HIV/AIDS cases, a public health crisis fueled by drug use, stigma, and systemic gaps in prevention. With over 564,000 people living with HIV nationwide—and rising—local officials and activists are sounding alarms over a “silent epidemic” that risks worsening without urgent action. Dr. Sofyan … Read more

Agrinas Dirut Absent from DPR Hearing Due to Illness: Lawmakers Want Check-Up

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Jakarta – Questions are mounting over the absence of Joao Angelo De Sousa Mota, Director General of PT Agrinas Pangan Nusantara, from a crucial meeting with Indonesia’s House of Representatives (DPR) on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The scheduled joint working meeting and hearing with Commission VI of the DPR, alongside Minister of Cooperatives Ferry Juliantono, … Read more

PDIP Chair Confirms DPR Approval of Free Nutrition Program Funding from Education Budget

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Jakarta – A recent controversy surrounding the funding of Indonesia’s planned free nutritious meal program for schoolchildren has been clarified by key government and parliamentary figures. Said Abdullah, Chairman of the Indonesian House of Representatives’ (DPR) Budgetary Committee (Banggar), has affirmed that the program’s funding, drawn from the national education budget, was approved by both … Read more

Golkar: PDIP Sepakat Anggaran MBG dari Dana Pendidikan Saat Paripurna DPR

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Political Wrangling in Indonesia as Golkar Party Defends Funding of Free School Meal Program Jakarta – A political debate is unfolding in Indonesia over the funding of President Prabowo Subianto’s flagship free school meal program, known as Makan Bergizi Gratis (MBG). The Golkar Party has responded to criticism from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle … Read more

Jokowi’s PSI Endorsement: A Test of Political Resolve

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Analysis ‍of ‍the Article Core Topic: The article ⁣centers around⁣ the political implications of former Indonesian ⁤President Joko Widodo ‍(Jokowi) ⁢publicly committing to actively support and campaign for the PSI (Partai Solidaritas Indonesia) party. It frames this ⁢support as a “test of Jokowi’s political influence” (“uji kesaktian”) now that he is no longer in office … Read more