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Erick Thohir’s vice-presidential electability strengthens for Indonesian Presidential Election 2024

Erick Thohir’s popularity as a potential vice-presidential candidate for the Indonesian Presidential Election 2024 continues to rise, according to recent surveys.

Three presidential candidates emerge four months ahead of Indonesia’s 2024 Presidential Election

The race for the 2024 Indonesian presidential election narrows down to Prabowo Subianto, Ganjar Pranowo, and Anies Baswedan, with varying levels of support according to recent surveys.

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.

Indonesian president warns ASEAN ‘can’t be proxy’ of any country

Indonesian President Joko Widodo stresses that ASEAN should not become a proxy for other countries amidst rising US-China tensions.

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.

Myanmar crisis tops agenda at divided ASEAN foreign ministers’ meeting

ASEAN foreign ministers meet, divided over engaging with Myanmar’s junta, while also discussing China’s assertiveness in the South China Sea.

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.