The Saiful Mujani Research & Consulting (SMRC) released another part of the results from its latest survey. The pollster found that Ganjar Pranowo gave more electoral effect to the PDIP compared to Puan Maharani. It is a relevant finding because in 2024, the presidential election will be held simultaneously with the legislative and the regional elections.
Read MoreThe House of Representatives (DPR) decided not to extend the term of Aswanto and as a replacement, they appointed M Guntur Hamzah as the new judge of the Constitutional Court (MK). This decision was taken all of a sudden and, unlike previous changes, there’s no selection process and a fit & proper test to find the replacement this time. What’s going on?
Read MoreSimilar to the case in Ambon, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) named suspects in the case of bribery related to the procurement of goods and services in the Buru Selatan regency, in the province of Maluku, after conducting an investigation into the allegations of crimes committed during the tenure of former Regent Tagop Sudarsono Soulisa (PDIP). The proceedings continue far from media coverage and the briber had been convicted. Recently the prosecutors read their demands for Tagop.
Read MoreFour months ago, we reported on latest case investigated by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) where the KPK had three suspects. The case was alleged corruption related to the approval of the principal permit for the construction of the Alfamidi branch in Ambon City. Among the suspects is then Mayor of Ambon, Richard Louhenapessy. This week, the court proceedings started.
Read MoreBakrie Group’s Graha Andrasentra Propertindo (JGLE), which is still a ‘Gocap stoc’ (Rp50), divested 51.44% equity interests in PT Jungleland Asia (JLA) to PT Adiprotek Envirodunia (AE), aiming to help JLA in restructuring its debt to creditors, mainly Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BBRI). AE purchased JLA shares at value of Rp251 billion.
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