We’ve talked about the possibility of the 2024 presidential election becoming a two-horse, three-horse, or even a four-horse race in previous articles. Given the current political polarization, how possible is it that the 2024 race ends up as only a two-horse race?
Read MoreTensions flare between the ruling party PDIP and Democratic Party following recent statements from the sixth President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) and his eldest son, Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY). SBY, in his speech at the latest Democratic Party’s National Leadership Meeting (Rapimnas), claimed that he sees some worrying signs surrounding the 2024 elections.
Read MoreBy the end of last week, national media reported regarding the government‘s concerns in overcoming carbon emissions by switching the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in 3Kg tubes which most household appliances used in every day to electric stove. The government plans to distribute the electric stove for free over the next five years with Rp5 trillion of its budget through the one million electric/induction stove conversion program.
Read MoreThe policy changes to the Google Play Store that took effect from June 2022 have a bad impact. Several new provisions trigger research initiatives from the Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU). Towards the end of last week, KPPU announced that it has officially started an investigation into allegations that Google and its subsidiaries have abused their dominant position, conditional sales, and committed discriminatory practices in the distribution of digital apps in Indonesia.
Read MoreThe Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) conducted five sting operations in 2021. One of them was the sting operation that ensnared the Regent of Kolaka Timur, Andi Merya Nur (NasDem). However, the problem in the regency is not that simple. The KPK dig deeper and announced a development of investigation. Soon, Andi Merya was named as a suspect in the second case for allegedly bribing an official at the Ministry of Home Affairs. The Regent’s attempt to take advantage of the Regional National Economic Recovery (PEN) funds is at the heart of the case. Towards the end of last week, Andi Merya trial on the second case started.
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