Indonesia presidential candidate Anies files court challenge to election result
Anies Baswedan said the aim of the case was to ensure democracy was improved, as there were many problems with the election.
Thu Mar 21 2024
Indonesia's Jokowi insists 'no problem' in cabinet amid rumbles of discontent
Indonesia President Joko Widodo on Friday insisted his cabinet was working normally, amid reports of discontent among his top officials.
Fri Feb 02 2024
Indonesia presidential candidate Prabowo cements lead in the poll
A Dec. 23-24 poll released by Indikator Politik Indonesia on Tuesday showed that Prabowo would secure 46.7% of the vote.
Tue Dec 26 2023
Indonesia president breaks ground on airport in new capital
The 347-hectare airport is expected to be fully operational by December 2024, Joko Widodo said.
Wed Nov 01 2023
Indonesia's Prabowo registers in three-way 2024 presidential race
Indonesian Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto and his running mate, the president's son, registered on Wednesday for next year's presidential election.
Wed Oct 25 2023
Candidates for Indonesia's presidential election
Indonesia holds a presidential election in February next year, with three men vying for the top job in the world's third-largest democracy.
Mon Oct 23 2023
Indonesia presidential candidate Prabowo picks Jokowi's son as running mate
Indonesia's defence minister Prabowo Subianto says there had been an agreement to nominate him as presidential candidate and Gibran Rakabuming Raka as vice-presidential candidate.
Mon Oct 23 2023
Indonesia president condemns attack on ASEAN officials during aid delivery in Myanmar
Myanmar's shadow National Unity Government, which is allied with the anti-junta militias, the People's Defence Forces (PDF), said it was not aware of any attack.
Mon May 08 2023
Indonesia president eyes cabinet reshuffle in coming days
Speculation about a reshuffle has been rife since Nasdem, one of seven political parties in the ruling coalition, announced it would back Anies Baswedan in the 2024 presidential election.
Fri Jan 06 2023
Indonesia president launches new 1.5 million tonnes steel plant
The plant, owned by state-controlled PT Krakatau Steel, produces hot-rolled coil and its capacity will be expanded up to 4 million tonnes per year.
Tue Sep 21 2021
Indonesia president to review virus curbs as regional cases surge
Data showed infections have plunged in the capital Jakarta but are surging in some regional areas.
Mon Aug 09 2021
Indonesia president bans Eid al-Fitr travel
The announcement came amid fears from health experts Indonesia could face an explosion of coronavirus cases which could infect more than a million people after Ramadan.
Tue Apr 21 2020
After political storm, Indonesia president faces economic clouds
The quietly spoken former furniture salesman may have proved his political mettle, but his next challenge is an economy that refuses to respond to conventional policies to fire up growth.
Mon Sep 04 2017
Indonesia president seeks to tap Haj fund to help fix infrastructure
Traditionally, the Haj fund has put most of the money it receives from Indonesian Muslims, who pay deposits to get a place for a pilgrimmage, into banks.
Thu Jul 27 2017
Indonesia urges for counselor access for Kim Jong Nam's murder suspect
The Indonesian government urged Malaysia to give counselor access for legal support to an Indonesian suspected to be involved in the killing of Kim Jong Nam.
Thu Feb 23 2017