Urip Hudiono, Jakarta – The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) has issued yet another damning report on the management of the state finances, revealing 5,377 cases of irregularities worth nearl

Jakarta – Government interference in the media did not end with the fall of the Soeharto regime in 1998, academics and journalists said Wednesday.

Rendi Akhmad Witular And Tony Hotland, Jakarta – President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has warned policymakers not to jettison the public interest in favor of the interests of their relati

Wahyoe Boediwardhana, Malang – Over 32,000 contract teachers in East Java might have to let go of their dream of becoming civil servants.

Jayapura – Papuan community leaders, smarting at the refusal of a minister to meet with them last week, have accused the central government of arrogance and an "unwillingness" to addres

Rendi Akhmad Witular, Jakarta – Many legislators are not qualified for their jobs and continue to put their personal interests over national ones, Golkar Party leader Jusuf Kalla says.

Jakarta – Lawmakers slammed Wednesday an invitation by from House Speaker Agung Laksono for legislators to participate in a launch of budget airline AdamAir's new flights in Singapore.

Slamet Susanto and Suherdjoko, Yogyakarta/Semarang – The social status that came with the position convinced Sugiharto to put aside hunting for a regular job and run instead for Srihard

Muninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta – House Speaker Agung Laksono denied reports Saturday that members of the House of Representatives would receive yet another pay hike.

Tony Hotland, Jakarta – Eight months ago, top officials were seen attending Cabinet meetings dressed simply.

Suherdjoko, Wonosobo – President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono told protesting subdistrict heads Thursday that he would not heed their demands for longer terms of office, and added that such

Muninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta – Poor coordination among government agencies, a lack of security features and systemic corruption makes it all too easy for criminals to get hold of mu

Tony Hotland, Jakarta – If you are one of the millions awaiting a response after sending a letter or SMS of complaint to President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, don't take it personally.

Ibrahim Zuhdhy Fahmy Badoh, Jakarta – Every year, from November to December, the budgeting process in local governments enters its final stages.

Tiarma Siboro and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta – President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has come to the defense of opposition legislators after the police monitored parties probing the

Abdul Khalik and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta – A police decision to investigate members of two political parties opposed to the government's policy of importing rice from Vietnam w

Shawn Donnan, Jakarta – Since his government last year brought about what looks like the end of the separatist conflict in Indonesia's tsunami-wracked Aceh province, President Susilo Ba

Endy M. Bayuni, Jakarta – First there was the hearing. Then came the investigation.

Jakarta – In what could add fuel to their sibling rivalry, Rachmawati Soekarnoputri, younger sister of former president Megawati, has crossed family lines and accepted the invitation of

Leony Aurora and Anissa S.

Tony Hotland, Jakarta – With Supreme Court justices miffed at plans for an assessment of their suitability to sit on the bench, legislators have taken their side in what threatens to be

Jakarta – Vice President Jusuf Kalla expressed disappointment Wednesday after the political parties supporting his government failed to block a petition by the House of Representatives

Jakarta – A petition signed by more than 100 legislators calling on the House of Representatives to investigate the government's plan to import rice from Vietnam has suffered a blow.

Dwi Atmanta, Jakarta – Lawmakers from the House of Representatives resumed their sitting on Thursday, with their wish for a prosperous New Year fulfilled.

Jakarta – Chairwoman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) Megawati Soekarnoputri has vowed to be the voice of opposition in keeping the government in check.

Jakarta – A "procedural error" meant the government lost up to Rp 1.7 trillion (about US$180 million) in unpaid rent from the Hilton Hotel, the Attorney General's Office (AGO) was told

Jakarta – In spite of mounting criticism of his administration following the fuel price increases, the latest survey shows that President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's popularity remains h

Tony Hotland, Jakarta – Vehemently, they took turns to press the speaker's button to voice their protests, while others impatiently moved forward from their seats to the House leadershi

Dwi Atmanta, Jakarta – President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's face stiffened prior to announcing the first Cabinet reshuffle that night of Dec. 5.

Tony Hotland, Jakarta – Mounting public criticism over a visit by lawmakers to Egypt appears to have taken its toll on their maturity.

Suherdjoko, Semarang – Over 1,000 village leaders from across Central Java staged a protest outside the governor's office on Monday, the latest in a series of protests demanding legal c

Tony Hotland, Jakarta – Public uproar over an alleged study tour by 15 lawmakers to Egypt heightened on Monday with a critical report of their activities from Cairo fueling admonishment

Tony Hotland, Jakarta – After a relatively ineffective run this year, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's administration should make use of all political support it has enjoyed in the

Jakarta – In spite of the public uproar, the government has disbursed Rp 10 million (US$1,030) in monthly operational allowances for each of 550 House of Representatives lawmakers, Anta

Jakarta – The Islamic-oriented Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) has claimed it senses a conspiracy to alienate it from the coalition that supports the current administration.

Muninggar Sri Saraswati and Rendi A.

Indonesia's president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyno has opted for a steady hand on the wheel, with changes to his cabinet. The moves are restricted to key economic posts.

Yogyakarta – President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono announced a Cabinet reshuffle on Monday aimed at boosting his government's economic performance against a background of high inflation an

Ridwan Max Sijabat, Jakarta – Tight regulations for government officials whose families run businesses will be not enough to keep them from abusing their powers, an expert says.

Rendi A.

Jakarta – Thousands of secretariat employees in villages across Java and Bali went to the House of Representatives on Wednesday, demanding they become officially recognized as civil ser

Rip Hudiono, Jakarta – All ended well for the government's proposed 2006 state budget, with the House of Representatives passing the budget draft into law on Friday.

Jakarta – After one year in power, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and his economics team have so far failed to live up to expectations, with the economy – both macro and micro – sho

Jakarta – President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono may be leading the nationwide fight against corruption but a survey reveals that more people now perceive his deputy, Jusuf Kalla, plays an

Ridwan Max Sijabat, Jakarta – The controversial decision to provide a new additional monthly allowance for members of the House of Representatives would not guarantee any improvement in

Ridwan Max Sijabat, Jakarta – The House of Representatives may claim it empathized with people who are facing increased economic hardship as prices for many goods rise, but almost all o

Ridwan Max Sijabat and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta – The Democrat Party and the Golkar Party, both main supporters of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Vice President Jusuf Ka

Jakarta – The move by the House of Representatives to provide a new monthly allowance of Rp 10 million (about US$1,000) for fellow lawmakers drew strong criticism on Friday.

Ridwan Max Sijabat, Jakarta – Despite a number of decisions that many consider burdensome to the public during his first year in office, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has managed t

Endy M. Bayuni, Jakarta – How did President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono do in his first year in office?