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President Prabowo’s coalition set to win big in Indonesia’s regional elections; Jakarta could see run-off next year
The results so far attest to the influence of new president Prabowo and his predecessor Joko Widodo, who endorsed their preferred candidates in several provinces ahead of polling day.
Indonesians vote in regional election seen as test for Prabowo
Indonesians voted on Wednesday to pick local leaders in the country's biggest simultaneous regional election, with President Prabowo Subianto seeking to consolidate his grip on power.In North Sumatra,
Indonesia’s Prabowo pick trails in Jakarta governor race in blow for leader
Unofficial counts showed Pramono Anung leading with 48 per cent to 50 per cent of the vote. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Arrest of governor, voter fatigue cloud Indonesia’s Nov 27 regional elections seen as test for President Prabowo
Indonesia elects 37 governors, 93 mayors and 415 regents on Wednesday (Nov 27). For President Prabowo Subianto, the regional elections could hurt – or help – his re-election chances in 2029 if he decides to seek a second term.
Jakarta to Pick New Governor in Early Test for President Prabowo
Voters in Indonesia’s capital choose its next governor Wednesday in an early test for President Prabowo Subianto after he took office last month.Most Read from BloombergNew York City’s ‘Living Breakwaters’ Brace for Stormier SeasIn Italy’s Motor City,
Jakarta to pick new governor in early test for Prabowo
JAKARTA: Voters in Indonesia’s capital choose its next governor Wednesday (Nov 27) in an early test for President Prabowo Subianto after he took office last month.
Indonesia supports China hosting APEC 2026, to advocate broader interests of Global South with China after joining BRICS, says Indonesian ambassador
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Opposition claims victory in Jakarta governor race in a blow for Prabowo
JAKARTA: The opposition party led by Indonesia’s former president Megawati Soekarnoputri on Wednesday (Nov 27) claimed ...
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‘Too far from reality’: Prabowo has ambitious plans for a greener Indonesia but experts warn of challenges ahead
Newly-inaugurated Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has made it his mission for the country to achieve net zero emissions before 2050.
Indonesia's Prabowo plans to retire all fossil fuel plants in 15 years, but experts are skeptical
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has announced that his government plans to retire all coal and other fossil ...
Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto To Be Republic Day 2025 Parade's Chief Guest? Talks Underway
India President Prabowo Subianto is likely to be the chief guest for the Republic Day 2025. However, talks in this regard are ...
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All eyes on Jakarta as vote counting underway for Indonesia's regional elections
Vote counting is underway in Indonesia's regional election, with over 200 million eligible voters. The polls are being seen ...
Indonesia’s grand scale democracy an exercise in shrinking choice
Indonesia held its largest ever elections on Wednesday, with more than 200 million eligible voters electing 545 local leaders ...