Soon after his appointment as President Prabowo’s spokesperson, Minister of State Secretariat Prasetyo Hadi proposes two other people to assist him in his new position. It has been repeatedly emphasized that the spokespeople will not replace the Presidential Communication Office’s duties. They will rather work together to improve the president’s communication team. But, is this the right call?

While the transition of power from President Joko Widodo to President Prabowo Subianto unfolded smoothly on the surface, tensions simmer beneath—one of which centers on the strategic position of National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo. Known to be very close to Jokowi—even described as a product of the former president’s inner political circle—his continued tenure under the new administration has raised serious questions.

The issue surrounding allegations of Joko Widodo’s fake diploma has resurfaced. Despite repeated denials from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and Jokowi’s legal team, the narrative continues to circulate widely, particularly on social media and political forums that often blur facts with speculative opinions.

It’s been nearly a month since the passage of the military bill, and yet the government remains silent in the face of criticism. The final draft cannot be accessed, the president has not signed it, while some people have been camping outside the parliamentary building for more than a week now to show their resistance to the glaring injustice. The police have repeatedly tried to dissolve them, but they won’t give up until the government is willing to meet them in the middle.

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education plans to reintroduce majors in high school, which have previously been abolished by then Minister Nadiem Makarim with the implementation of Merdeka Curriculum. Students will again be required to choose between science, social studies, and language majors, while high schools need to adjust to the ever-changing curriculums every few years.

The recent meeting between Prabowo Subianto and Megawati Soekarnoputri earlier this week was not just an ordinary political courtesy. It was a moment the public had been anticipating since the presidential and legislative elections.

News of a private meeting between Prabowo Subianto and seven senior journalists has stirred public interest. What appeared to be a casual, off-the-record conversation in fact carried deep political significance—especially when viewed alongside recent remarks by Satryo Soemantri Brodjonegoro, former Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology.

Lists of Indonesian celebrities and influencers who voted for Prabowo-Gibran pairing in the 2024 Presidential Election have been widely shared across social media platforms since the passage of the military bill (RUU TNI) last Thursday. Some of them remain silent to this day, while a few others have quickly denied the accusation. Who are they and what do their denials possibly imply?

Within a week, Indonesia has been experiencing a wave of mass protests following the House of Representatives’ decision to pass the controversial military bill (RUU TNI). Starting from Thursday (20/03) until Tuesday (25/03), thousands of people in several cities all across the country flocked to local parliament buildings to call for annulment of the military bill. This series of mass protests has one thing in common, that it ended in chaos and involved acts of violence by armed forces stationed at the location.