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The former governor of Jakarta was elected Indonesian president in 2014 before winning a second term in 2019. Colloquially known as Jokowi, he has cast himself as an economic reformer committed to reducing red tape while also seeking foreign investment for major infrastructure projects. Security issues remain a priority as Indonesia continues to combat Islamic militancy. Widodo will also oversee the movement of the Indonesian capital from Jakarta to a new city in Kalimantan on the island of Borneo.
- Indonesia is the third country in Southeast Asia where Starlink will operate. Starlink was launched at three Indonesian health centres on Sunday
- Indonesia has also been trying for years to lure Musk’s Tesla to build manufacturing plants for EVs, using the country’s rich nickel resources
But there are limits to the former leaders working together with the president, such as the grievances they hold for one another, analysts say.
Indonesia’s President-elect Prabowo Subianto’s comments come amid a protracted US-China trade war that’s heightened as the Biden administration is set to quadruple tariffs on Chinese EVs.
The “murky ecosystem” of buyers, sellers and brokers has also made it hard for public procurement oversight on such purchases, the Amnesty International report said.
Mount Ruang erupted spectacularly last month and has been spewing ash that forced nearby airports to close and flights to be cancelled.
Despite a 2-0 loss in the U-23 Asian Cup semi-finals, the Young Garuda have a chance of reaching the Olympics if they clinch third place.
Indonesia has offered the island of Bali and the nation’s new capital Nusantara as potential locations for Microsoft’s new research facility and data centre.
The annual Leaders’ Retreat ‘formally introduces’ Lawrence Wong and Prabowo Subianto as their respective countries’ new leaders, in addition to deepening bilateral ties.
The biggest challenge for Prabowo will be in persuading the ruling party, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), to join his coalition.
The president and his elder son chose not to endorse the party’s presidential candidate Ganjar Pranowo during the election, the official says.
Accusations of widespread fraud and state interference rejected by Constitutional Court in 5-3 decision.
Both countries voiced support for Palestinian membership in the United Nations, with Widodo also encouraging China to invest in Indonesia’s new capital.
The tech executive met Indonesian President Joko Widodo in Jakarta and talked about the possibility of setting up manufacturing in the Southeast Asian nation.
Reports that the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation is looking to establish diplomatic relations with Israel as a quid pro quo for membership in the OECD club of nations have been rubbished by Jakarta.
Critics called the act “difficult to forgive” as it felt like a betrayal of creative workers.
Jakarta and Beijing pledge to strengthen joint drills as Indonesian president-elect Prabowo Subianto meets Chinese defence chief Dong Jun during his first overseas trip since winning his country’s election.
The Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) plans to nominate Kaesang Pangarep, 29, for Jakarta’s gubernatorial race in November – even though he does not meet the minimum age requirement.
The Balik and Paser tribes living in the Sepaku district of East Kalimantan fear their land will be taken to make way for Nusantara’s core government area.
The outgoing president may quit his party of two decades, after his tacit support for Prabowo Subianto in the election left the PDI-P with an “axe to grind”.
The Election Commission last week stopped displaying its ongoing official vote tally online, sparking criticism from activists, watchdogs and backers of Prabowo’s rivals.
Critics accuse President Joko Widodo of helping to cover up his defence minister’s alleged human rights violations to strengthen their political alliance.
The president-elect had previously admitted to being involved in the kidnapping of student democracy activists during the riots.
Without providing evidence, both losing camps complained of voter intimidation, manipulation of state institutions, and misuse of state resources during the campaign period to sway the Indonesian election.
Questions have been raised about the former general’s possible role in 1998 anti-Chinese riots, but analysts believe he will want strong ties with Beijing.
Several analysts say Prabowo is unlikely to do anything to upend the economic cooperation that outgoing president Joko Widodo has established with China over the years.
Widodo’s pragmatic approach created a stable political climate and economic growth, but critics say democracy and human rights have regressed under his rule
Defence minister with a combative past is expected to take a stronger stand on foreign policy.
Prabowo’s camp says it is ‘confident’ the defence minister has earned a one-round victory over his rivals, Ganjar Pranowo and Anies Baswedan.
