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Minister of State-Owned Enterprises, Erick Thohir, sidesteps discussion on potential 2024 vice-presidential candidacy

Indonesian Minister of State-Owned Enterprises, Erick Thohir, avoids speculation on potential 2024 Vice-Presidential candidacy, despite encouragement from the National Mandate Party (PAN). Thohir emphasizes his commitment to non-partisanship in his current role and denies any instruction from President Joko Widodo to seek the vice-presidency.

Signs of switching of support for Prabowo emanates from within PDI Perjuangan Party

n a surprising shift, PDI Perjuangan’s politician, Effendi Simbolon, publicly endorsed Prabowo Subianto, diverging from his party’s official presidential endorsement. The statement sparked intra-party tension, leading to an Ethics Council summons for Simbolon to clarify his stance

Uncertainty surrounds President Jokowi’s support for the Indonesia Presidential Election 2024

Amidst speculation surrounding President Jokowi’s support for the 2024 presidential election, PDIP politician Adian Napitupulu disclosed that Jokowi mentioned Ganjar as his choice. Meanwhile, meetings between Jokowi and Prabowo Subianto have sparked further discussions.

14 yr-old Indonesian junior high school student sets school on fire due to bullying by peers; Authorities face criticism over incident and its aftermath

A 14-year-old Indonesian student identified as R burned down his school in Central Java after enduring relentless bullying. Authorities are under scrutiny for their handling of the case and displaying the child in a controversial press conference.

New political parties expected to join the coalition for the Great Indonesia Awakening

Gerindra Party spokesperson Andre Rosiade announced that new political parties will join the Coalition for the Great Indonesia Awakening in July, potentially influencing the nominations for the 2024 Presidential Election. This expansion aims to boost support for candidate Prabowo Subianto.

Hacker ‘Bjorka’ strikes again: Data of 34 million Indonesian passports allegedly leaked and sold on the Dark Web

Bjorka, a notorious hacker, has allegedly breached security systems, leaking 34 million Indonesian passport data records for sale on the dark web. Cybersecurity experts and government authorities have launched an investigation into this massive data breach, as concerns over data protection measures continue to escalate in Indonesia.

Ganjar Pranowo remains open on his potential running mate for 2024 Presidential Election

Indonesia’s prospective presidential candidate Ganjar Pranowo remains open to potential running mates, as PDI Perjuangan prepares a list of 10 vice presidential candidates for the 2024 election.

Taylor Swift fans in Indonesia eagerly await six-day concert series in Singapore

Taylor Swift fans in Indonesia eagerly await her six-day concert series in Singapore, generating immense excitement and high demand for tickets.

Indonesian Police uncovers organ trafficking syndicate while investigating a human trafficking case

A human trafficking syndicate in Indonesia is forcing citizens abroad to sell their kidneys, leading to the revelation of an organ trafficking scheme. The victims, deprived of adequate medical care, were originally promised work but coerced into organ sale contracts upon arrival.

Record number of active online loan borrowers in Jakarta raises concerns

The number of active online loan borrowers in Jakarta reached 2.38 million in April, bearing an outstanding loan of IDR 9.94 trillion (US$659.4 million), raising concerns about the rise of illegal lending practices.