‘Dark Indonesia’ for Prabowo amid major protests against costly policies
Student protests across the country underline Prabowo’s ‘blunder and mediocre cabinet’ but are unlikely to ‘rock’ national politics, analysts note. Source
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‘I will get rid of them’: Prabowo warns ministers to perform or face the boot
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s warning comes amid several controversies that have dogged his administration early in its term, having marked 100 days in office on Jan 28. Source
What is behind Prabowo’s plan to repatriate foreign death-row convicts?
While the decision may signal a ‘softening of attitude’ towards the death penalty, critics suggest it could threaten Indonesia’s rule of law. Source
Prabowo’s coalition set to sweep regional polls, Jakarta slipping away
Opposition-backed candidate Pramono Anung is leading in the election for the Jakarta gubernatorial seat based on quick-count results. Source
Prabowo’s special envoy Gus Miftah resigns after uproar over him calling street vendor ‘stupid’
The celebrity preacher’s actions triggered a petition which gathered over 318,000 signatures in two days, and a reaction from president Prabowo Subianto, who ordered Mr Miftah to apologise to the street vendor. Source
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. Source
Indonesia president Prabowo ‘entitled to support’ Central Java governor candidate, even as move raises questions among netizens
Mr Prabowo Subianto was endorsing Mr Ahmad Luthfi in his capacity as chairman of the Gerindra party, says the Presidential Communications Office. In any case, presidents are allowed to back candidates contesting to be regional heads, it adds. Source
Controversies in Prabowo’s first week as president signal challenges ahead, say analysts
Indonesia’s newly inaugurated president and his officials have kickstarted their leadership with a string of unconventional moves. Experts say controversies could stem from the size of Mr Prabowo’s Cabinet, the largest the country has seen in six decades. Source
Indonesia’s Prabowo unveils ‘fat cabinet’ – will it lead to red tape?
President Prabowo Subianto says his cabinet of 48 ministries, which has 109 members, is representative of people across Indonesia. Source
How Prabowo’s cabinet choices could affect Indonesia’s growth targets, economy
Analysts say Sri Mulyani’s reappointment as finance chief can reassure markets, but warn retaining most of Widodo’s team may affect economic policy. Source
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