Politics

Jakarta, October 22, 2025 – The political status of prominent public figures Eko Hendro Purnomo, widely known as Eko Patrio, and Surya Utama, alias Uya Kuya, continues to be a subject of interest following their non-activation from the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI). Both individuals, who represent the National Mandate Party (PAN), have remained out of the public parliamentary …

The designation of Febri Adriansyah as a suspect in three high-profile corruption and money laundering cases—involving the procurement of coal for state-owned electricity company PLN, the state-owned social insurance company PT Asabri, and the state-owned steel producer PT Krakatau Steel—has sparked a significant legal debate, with prominent legal experts questioning the procedural legitimacy of the move. Concerns are mounting that …

JAKARTA – Former Central Java Deputy Governor (2018-2023), Taj Yasin Maimoen, has emerged as the most popular figure in the nascent race for the gubernatorial seat in the upcoming Central Java Pilkada (regional head elections). This finding comes from a survey conducted by the prominent Indonesian political survey institution, Parameter Politik Indonesia, with data collection spanning from May 15 to …

Jakarta, Indonesia – Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands successfully concluded a significant working visit to Indonesia, spanning from Monday, November 24, to Thursday, November 27, 2025. Her presence in the archipelago was not in her capacity as the reigning monarch of the Netherlands, but rather as the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate (UNSGSA) for Inclusive Finance for Development, …

Jakarta, Indonesia – The political landscape in Indonesia continues to witness significant shifts, with the latest development reaffirming the non-active status of two prominent public figures, Eko Hendro Purnomo, widely known as Eko Patrio, and Surya Utama, or Uya Kuya, from their positions as members of the House of Representatives (DPR RI). Both individuals, affiliated with the National Mandate Party …

The global economic and political landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, with a discernible shift away from the once-dominant tenets of unfettered globalization towards a renewed emphasis on national interests and industrial protection. This paradigm shift, often termed "de-globalization" or "slowbalisation," sees major economic powers like the United States actively safeguarding its domestic industries through protectionist measures and the European …

JAKARTA – A recent survey conducted by Parameter Politik Indonesia has identified Taj Yasin Maimoen, former Deputy Governor of Central Java (2018-2023), as the most popular figure among potential candidates for the upcoming Central Java gubernatorial election (Pilkada Jateng). The data collection, carried out between May 15 and 21, 2024, indicates a significant early lead for Yasin, signaling the preliminary …

Jakarta, Indonesia – Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, in her capacity as the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate (UNSGSA) for Inclusive Finance for Development, recently concluded a highly impactful working visit to Indonesia, spanning from Monday, November 24, to Thursday, November 27, 2025. This significant engagement marked her fifth visit to the archipelago, underscoring Indonesia’s critical role as …

Jakarta, VIVA – The political landscape of Indonesia continues to evolve, bringing with it shifts in the careers of prominent public figures who ventured into legislative roles. As of Wednesday, October 22, 2025, the status of Eko Hendro Purnomo, widely known as Eko Patrio, and Surya Utama, or Uya Kuya, remains that of non-active members of the House of Representatives …

The global precious metals market experienced a robust surge this week, with gold prices advancing for a third consecutive session, pushing close to the significant psychological and technical benchmark of $4,300 per troy ounce. Concurrently, silver demonstrated an even more emphatic breakout, decisively surpassing the $70 per troy ounce mark and extending its own three-day rally, signaling a potent renewed …