Category: Local politics

The Indonesian Retailers and Shopping Mall Lessees Association, known as Hippindo, vehemently opposes the government’s proposition to implement a 200 percent import duty on Chinese goods. The association contends that this measure fails to effectively tackle the pervasive issue of illicit and large-scale imports, which have had adverse effects on the domestic market. Haryanto Pratantara,…

The recent resignation of Semuel Abrijani Pangerapan, the director general of applications and information at Indonesia’s communication ministry, comes in the aftermath of a cyberattack on June 20 that caused a major disruption in public services, including the immigration system at airports. With a sense of accountability, Semuel expressed his apology and acknowledged his moral…

The recent presidential election in Indonesia has sparked widespread concerns regarding the integrity of the electoral process and has led to questions regarding the legitimacy of the results. The decision of the Election Commission to cease the public display of ongoing vote tally results online has triggered widespread criticism and allegations of foul play from…

In an unprecedented turn of events, the Ethics Committee of the Board of the Indonesian Election Commission (Fkpp) has elected to remove Hasyim Asy’ari from his position as the head of the Election Commission (KPU) in light of allegations of sexual harassment and other ethical transgressions. The decision to relieve Asy’ari of his duties stems…

In an unforeseen development, the Ethics Committee of the Board of the Indonesian Election Commission (Fkpp) made the decision yesterday to remove Hasyim Asy’ari from his position as head of the Election Commission (KPU). The decision was prompted by allegations of sexual harassment and a number of serious ethical issues. Consequently, Asy’ari has been relieved…

The Indonesian government has been the target of a disruptive cyberattack, with hackers demanding an $8 million ransom for the release of compromised data. This attack has affected over 200 government agencies at national and regional levels, causing widespread disruption to essential services. Samuel Abrijani Pangerapan, the director general of informatics applications with the Communications…

The Indonesian government was targeted by a hacking group in a ransomware attack that surprised many with an unexpected apology. The group gained access to and encrypted critical systems at a national data center, demanding a hefty $12 million ransom. This attack had a widespread impact, disrupting over 230 government agencies and services. However, the…

Indonesian President Joko Widodo has recently announced plans to demolish and rebuild the Kanjuruhan Stadium in Malang, in response to the tragic stampede that led to the loss of 133 lives. The decision to reconstruct the stadium reflects a commitment to bringing Indonesian football in line with FIFA’s standards, as stated by President Widodo following…

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo addressed the media on Wednesday to discuss his ongoing evaluation of the government’s response to the recent cyberattack. The attack, which occurred on June 20, had a significant impact on public services. In addition to assessing the situation, he is contemplating the potential removal of Budi Arie Setiadi as Communications and…

The immigration authorities in Indonesia have detained 15 asylum seekers who were discovered camping outside the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) office in Setiabudi, South Jakarta. The group consisted of 13 adults and 2 children from Sudan, Somalia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, Yemen, and Rohingya. Silmy Karim, the Immigration Director General, announced that the…