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Tag: Joko Widodo
Jokowi Inaugurates Bahlil Lahadalia as Investment Minister
JAKARTA : President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has officially appointed the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Head Bahlil Lahadalia as Minister of Investment. The … More
‘Not 1MDB’: Indonesia’s new wealth fund CEO aims to avoid Malaysia scandal
President Joko Widodo named Ridha Wirakusumah as head of the new Indonesia Investment Authority which is targeting US$100 billion in … More
At least 96 killed, nearly 70,000 displaced as quake, floods hit Indonesia
JAKARTA (XINHUA, AFP) : The death toll from a strong earthquake and floods in the central parts of Indonesia has … More
Jokowi to be the first to receive COVID-19 vaccine in Indonesia, vaccines will be free for all
JAKARTA: Indonesian President Joko Widodo has volunteered to be the first person in the country to receive COVID-19 vaccine. He also … More
Reconfiguring Jokowi’s partnership with NU and Muhammadiyah
With 57.3 and 9.3 million members, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) and Muhammadiyah respectively have played critical roles in legitimising the compatibility of … More
We are not perfect: Moeldoko defends Jokowi-Ma’ruf’s first year in office
As criticism mounts against the first year of President “Jokowi” Widodo and Vice President Ma’ruf Amin’s administration, Presidential Chief of Staff … More
Jokowi blames Cabinet members for bad press surrounding Job Creation Law: Moeldoko
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has conveyed his disappointment over the bad press surrounding the Job Creation Law, blaming his Cabinet … More
Jokowi defends passage of jobs law
Indonesian President says it is needed to help secure jobs for youth, tackle pandemic impact President Joko Widodo yesterday defended … More
Here’s What to Know About Indonesia’s Investment Law Overhaul
Indonesia has approved its first omnibus law, a 905-page document aimed at cutting red tape to boost investments and create … More
Indonesia’s stimulus plan draws fire from environmentalists and unions
JAKARTA (NYTIMES) – Indonesia’s Parliament is on the verge of approving a sweeping coronavirus stimulus package that opponents charge would … More
Jokowi’s repressive pluralism
Over the past four years, the government of Indonesian President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo has been conducting a concerted and systematic … More
Dream state: Jokowi struggles to build his vision for Indonesia
President Widodo’s infrastructure success has defined his presidency. But will the pandemic expose the flaws in his model? When Indonesian … More
Indonesian workers rally against new job bill, massive lay-offs
Hundreds of Indonesian workers rallied outside the nation’s parliament against a sweeping legislation meant to make it easier for companies … More
Why fears of communism, anti-China sentiment are a potent mix in Indonesia
A communist bogeyman looms large in the minds of the public in both the Philippines and Indonesia, fuelled by fears … More
Under the Jokowi government, corruption still haunts Indonesia
One is an Indonesian businesswoman and corruption suspect who fled the country 17 years ago while being investigated for allegedly embezzling … More
President Joko threatens to reshuffle Indonesian Cabinet over Covid-19 response
Indonesian leader frustrated over the lack of a sense of crisis in helping citizens and businesses hit by Covid-19 JAKARTA … More
Different names for the same thing: New Order still lingers 22 years after Soeharto’s fall
Many feel the ghost of the New Order still haunts the halls of power. A number of retired generals, members of the elite and cronies who gained influence during Soeharto’s decades-long reign have secured strategic positions in Jokowi’s administration, even today, thanks to the long-standing practice of political transactions among the country’s oligarchs.
