undreds of students and activists rallied in major cities across the country on Friday as part of the Indonesia Gelap (Dark Indonesia) protests, which oppose President Prabowo Subianto‘s policies, including Rp 306.7 trillion (US$19 billion) in spending cuts that the protesters claim undermine their support systems. On the fifth day of the protests as… Source link
ndonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri has instructed all elected regional leaders from her party to withdraw from President Prabowo Subianto’s retreat, signaling the beginning of the party’s long-anticipated shift to becoming the sole opposition to the government. Megawati sent out her directive on Thursday evening, only hours after… Source link
ceremony on Thursday saw 961 regional heads-elect who won the 2024 elections in November take their oaths of office, marking the start of their five-year terms in their respective regions. Donning white ceremonial dress, governors, regents, mayors and their deputies joined a parade, led by a marching band, and walked from… Source link
Jakarta. President Prabowo Subianto told the newly sworn-in regional heads to do what’s best for the people as Indonesia witnessed a major transition in local leadership. On Thursday morning, Jakarta’s Merdeka Palace saw the historic swear-in ceremony of 961 regional heads, including governors, regents, mayors as well as their respective deputies. They will all serve … Read more
resident Prabowo Subianto is set to inaugurate hundreds of regional leaders at the Presidential Palace in Central Jakarta on Thursday, amid widespread criticism of a upcoming “glamping”, glamorous camping, trip funded from the state budget. A total of 961 governors, regents, mayors and their… Source link
Four months into his presidency, Indonesia’s Prabowo Subianto is facing his first nationwide student protests, whose demands include a thorough evaluation of his costly programmes, cabinet choices and austerity-driven budget cuts. The protests, dubbed Indonesia Gelap, or Dark Indonesia, took place on Monday and Tuesday in several cities across the country, such as Jakarta, Bandung, … Read more
he government is currently training 32,000 people to spearhead the free nutritious meal program, National Nutritious Agency (BGN) head Dadan Hindayana said on Monday. “So, we are currently training 32,000 personnel who will become the heads of the SPPG,” Dadan said, as quoted by Kompas.com, referring to the Nutrition Fulfillment Service Units. “Right now, there … Read more
resident Prabowo Subianto’s push for large-scale budget cuts across ministries, state agencies and regional administrations has prompted the government to halve the quota for this year’s teacher certification program, sowing doubt among educators about the President’s commitment to improving teacher welfare. In an emotional speech delivered at a National Teachers’ Day event in November 2024,… … Read more
lawmaker from President Prabowo Subianto‘s Gerindra Party reassured the public that the president’s flagship free meals program would not affect Papua’s education budget, amid widespread student protests in the region demanding the government to prioritize free education over providing free lunches. Yan Mandenas, a member of the House of Representatives representing Papua, clarified that the … Read more
Danantara to be Unveiled by President Prabowo on February 24, 2025: What is it? President Prabowo Subianto has announced the launch of Danantara on February 24, 2025. This… The post Prabowo Subianto to Launch Danantara on February 24, 2025 appeared first on NewsyList. Source link