Politics

Jakarta, VIVA – Political analyst Agung Baskoro has issued a critical assessment of President Prabowo Subianto’s administration, stating that its highly centralized leadership style risks marginalizing key government figures and hindering effective governance. Speaking on the tvOne program "Apa Kabar Indonesia Malam" on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, Baskoro argued that the current approach, which he termed "Superman management," is too …

His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan is scheduled to undertake a significant state visit to Indonesia this Friday afternoon, marking a crucial moment for reinforcing diplomatic and economic ties between the two nations. The visit, which underscores a longstanding bond between the leaders and their countries, is poised to unlock new avenues for collaboration across various sectors, …

The Partai Kebangkitan Bangsa (PKB) is set to engage in crucial discussions with Anies Baswedan next week, focusing on his potential candidacy for the Jakarta Gubernatorial Election (Pilkada) 2024. This development comes as PKB identifies Anies as a formidable contender, citing his consistently high electability ratings in various surveys. The planned meeting underscores a significant political maneuver in the lead-up …

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has unequivocally affirmed its commitment to advancing ongoing investigations into alleged corruption within the Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DJBC), choosing to maintain its operational focus despite recent internal reports filed against one of its key officials. Budi, a high-ranking KPK representative, stated that the anti-graft body would fully defer the report lodged by …

Jakarta, VIVA – A fervent outcry has erupted from the halls of Indonesia’s parliament following revelations that a venerable Islamic boarding school, Pesantren Al-Fath Jalen, located in Tambun Utara, Kabupaten Bekasi, has been issued a Property and Building Tax (PBB) bill. Rieke Diah Pitaloka, a prominent member of Commission VI of the House of Representatives (DPR RI) from the PDI …

Jakarta, Indonesia – The esteemed family of General (Ret.) TNI Wiranto is enveloped in profound sorrow following the passing of his beloved wife, Hj. Rugaiya Usman Wiranto binti Mustafa Usman, who peacefully departed on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at 3:55 PM Western Indonesia Time (WIB) in Bandung, West Java. Her death marks the end of a remarkable life, distinguished by …

JAKARTA – A recent survey conducted by Parameter Politik Indonesia has identified Taj Yasin Maimoen, the former Deputy Governor of Central Java from 2018 to 2023, as the most popular figure in the nascent race for the Central Java gubernatorial election. The data, collected between May 15 and May 21, 2024, positions Maimoen at the forefront of public awareness, signaling …

Trams represented a foundational mode of urban transportation in the colonial Dutch East Indies, long preceding the modern electric commuter trains (KRL) that now crisscross Indonesia’s major cities. These early rail-based systems served as the backbone of public transit in burgeoning metropolises, most notably Batavia, the historical name for Jakarta, offering a glimpse into the sophisticated urban planning of a …

Jakarta, VIVA – The political landscape in Indonesia continues to observe the status of prominent celebrity politicians Eko Hendro Purnomo, widely known as Eko Patrio, and Surya Utama, alias Uya Kuya, whose presence in the House of Representatives (DPR RI) has been notably muted since their non-activation. On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, the National Mandate Party (PAN) provided an update …

Jakarta, Indonesia – Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands has successfully concluded a significant four-day working visit to Indonesia, spanning from Monday, November 24, to Thursday, November 27, 2025. The visit, undertaken in her capacity as the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development (UNSGSA), focused intensively on advancing financial inclusion and promoting financial health across …