Unless the General Elections Commission (KPU) fixes a data entry problem on the final voter list and restores trust with the public, then millions of eligible voters in the 2014 general

Although religious conservatism has gained ground following the demise of the Soeharto authoritarian regime, Islamic-based political parties would not reap the benefits, analysts said.

Anastasia Winanti Riesardhy – With the lack of a strong Islamic figure in Indonesia's current political scene and the rise of other political icons such as Jakarta Governor Joko Widodo,

Kanupriya Kapoor, Jakarta – Indonesia's second biggest political party has stood behind its candidate for next year's presidential election despite fears among some members that the con

Jakarta – While President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has been portrayed as a victim in the spying row with Australia, the growing nationalist sentiment against a "hostile" neighbor at hom

In an interview with The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Joko "Jokowi" Widodo expressed his confidence that there was no difference between managing Jakarta and Indonesia despite his lac

The accomplishments and popularity of Jakarta Governor Joko "Jokowi" Widodo may not have been possible without the men and women who have positioned the former furniture businessman as

Markus Junianto Sihaloho – The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) on Monday claimed to have uncovered the existence of a shadowy group of operatives whose sole purpose was

The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle and the Great Indonesia Movement Party have reportedly signed a political pact in 2009 – dubbed the Batu Tulis Pact – that included a point w

Bagus BT Saragih, Jakarta – The electability of Golkar Party presidential candidate Aburizal Bakrie remains below 10 percent and is very unlikely to improve before next year's election,

Markus Junianto Sihaloho – The United Development Party (PPP) on Tuesday said it would actively approach other major Islamic parties to form a coalition to support a presidential candid

SP/Novianti Setuningsih – The number of eligible voters who are not exercising their voting rights continues to rise, with many analysts believing the number will increase in next year'

Bagus BT Saragih, Jakarta – The popular Jakarta Governor, Joko "Jokowi" Widodo finally responded to attacks launched by the Democratic Party (PD) on Tuesday.

SP/Anastasia Winanti Riesardhy & Markus Junianto Sihaloho – Poll observers and politicians have slammed election organizers for sticking with the current voter roll for the 2014 ele

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A senior Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) politician said on Tuesday that the party was waiting for the right time to nominate Joko "Jokowi" Widodo as its presidential ca

SP/Carlos Paath – A senior member of the Indonesian Democracy Party of Struggle (PDI-P) said on Thursday that the party held no objection to nominating Jakarta Governor Joko Widodo as a

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Jakarta – The General Election Commission (KPU) is optimistic that it can beat the two-week deadline given by the Election Supervisory Body (Bawaslu) to fix the glitches in voter list d

SP/Yeremia Sukoyo – Jakarta Governor Joko Widodo and former general Prabowo Subianto aren't considered real contenders in the upcoming election, despite their high chances of being elec

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With elections looming, dozens of young Indonesians sprawled out on a driveway roar with laughter as a comedian pokes fun at the country's politicians, many of whom hark back to the day

Jakarta – Analysts have said that political dynasties, grounded in the constitutional right of every citizen to run for office, are commonplace in the country.

Jakarta – Golkar Party deputy treasurer Bambang Soesatyo criticized President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's comments on political dynasties, saying he needed to take a cold, hard look in t

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Margareth S. Aritonang, Jakarta – After two years of discussion, the House of Representatives' Legislation Body (Baleg) has officially rejected a proposal to amend Law No.

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Markus Junianto Sihaloho – Criticism by state officials and political figures towards Jakarta Governor Joko Widodo will only serve to further boost his popularity, an analyst said.

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Olivia Rondonuwu – Wearing a black T-shirt and leather jacket, the governor of Jakarta thrusts his fist into the air among a sweat-soaked, headbanging crowd at a concert by rock band Me

Bengkulu – A researcher from the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), Prof Ikrar Nusa Bhakti, said voter turnout would be higher if Jakarta Governor Joko Widodo (Jokowi) runs for pr

Rebecca Lake – Presidential hopeful Prabowo Subianto has outlined his commitment to stabilize the nation's faltering economy, but as his popularity rises analysts question whether the f

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Bagus BT Saragih, Jakarta – Islam-based parties have balked at a proposal from a veteran politician urging them to form a coalition modeled after the so-called "central axis", which suc

Jakarta – The General Elections Commission (KPU) said it had uncovered inaccuracies in it's voter data that would affect more than 65 million people nationwide.

The Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) has reprimanded state-run TV station TVRI for its broadcast of a 2.5-hour meeting of the Democratic Party, calling the report "imbalanced."

Carlos Paath – Any talk of Jakarta Governor Joko Widodo joining another party's presidential ticket in 2014 is groundless because of the hugely popular official's strong loyalty to the

Ina Parlina, Jakarta – In the midst of a rebellion by rival politicians hoping to foil the presidential bid of Golkar Party chairman Aburizal Bakrie, the party's leadership maintains th

Ezra Sihite & Markus Junianto Sihaloho – Despite being ousted as the Democratic Party's chairman over his involvement in a high-profile corruption scandal, Anas Urbaningrum is conti

Jakarta – The leadership of the Great Indonesia Movement (Gerindra) Party has said that it is not perturbed by the growing popularity of Jakarta Governor Joko "Jokowi" Widodo.

Hans Nicholas Jong, Jakarta – The Democratic Party (PD) has banned its members from joining the Indonesian Movement Association (PPI), a mass organization said to be the new political v

Markus Junianto Sihaloho – Despite initial demands for the law to be changed, the House of Representatives looks set on keeping the 2009 Presidential Election Law – including the 20 per

A new survey on the popularity and electability of political parties in the country showed that more and more people were losing faith in Islamic parties.

Yuliasri Perdani, Jakarta – Two top Democratic Party (PD) executives declared their support for former Indonesian Army chief Gen.

Bagus BT Saragih and Ina Parlina, Jakarta – Despite a groundswell of support for popular Jakarta Governor Joko "Jokowi' Widodo, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle's (PDI-P) thr

Ina Parlina, Jakarta – The cult of personality surrounding Megawati Soekarnoputri and making her the most powerful figure in the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) is gradu

SP/Robertus Wardi & SP/Carlos Paath – Under Suharto's presidency, universally denounced as undemocratic, there was no such thing as direct elections for regional leaders.

Carlos Paath – The Great Indonesia Movement Party says it hopes to get the support of the country's main opposition party as it waits for the right moment to officially declare its chie

National – The General Elections Commission (KPU) has decided not to allow legislative candidates to use billboards in their political campaigns.