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Members of parliament flock the podium during plenary session on regional head election bill on Sept. 26.

Kamis , 02 Oct 2014, 16:16 WIB

President supervises govt regulation draft on regional head elections

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is overseeing the preparations of the draft document on a government regulation en lieu of the law on regional head elections that permits...

Titiek Soeharto is inaugurated as a member of parliament from Golkar Party on Wednesday.

Rabu , 01 Oct 2014, 23:43 WIB

Soeharto's daughter inaugurated as MP

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA - Former president Soeharto's daughter Siti Hediati Haryadi or Titiek Soeharto was among the new members of parliament to be inaugurated for the 2014-2019 term here on Wednesday. Titiek Soeharto, a member of the Golkar Party, was elected as a House of Representatives (DPR) member in the legislative elections held on April 9. When asked to comment after the inauguration ceremony, Titiek Soeharto...

Rabu , 01 Oct 2014, 23:16 WIB

MP: Three parties may approach PDIP to form coalition

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA - A member of the Indonesia Democratic Party Struggle...

Selasa , 30 Sep 2014, 12:30 WIB

Zoelva sheds some light on law ratification to President Yudhoyono

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA - Chief of Constitutional Court Hamdan Zoelva...

Selasa , 30 Sep 2014, 12:20 WIB

President: Govt to challenge indirect election law

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in a...

Selasa , 30 Sep 2014, 11:38 WIB

Sembiring resigns as minister of communication to become an MP

A plenary session at the parliament decides to put end on direct regional election. (illustration)

Sabtu , 27 Sep 2014, 23:27 WIB

Deputy minister: President unlikely to reject regional elections bill

Sabtu , 27 Sep 2014, 22:28 WIB

Jokowi encourages people to file lawsuit against regional elections bill

MP of Golkar Party, Tantowi Yahya (file photo)

Kamis , 25 Sep 2014, 15:40 WIB

Golkar denies giving money to faction members

Jokowi (left) and Jusuf Kalla announce on Monday night that the next cabinet will have 34 ministries.

Senin , 15 Sep 2014, 20:57 WIB

Jokowi: Next govt to have 34 ministries, 16 posts for political party figures

President-elect Joko Widodo alias Jokowi (file photo)

Senin , 15 Sep 2014, 20:06 WIB

Jokowi to eliminate most of vice ministerial posts

Basuki Tjahaja Purnama alias Ahok (file photo)

Senin , 15 Sep 2014, 17:21 WIB

Gerindra does not require Ahok's approval on vice governor candidate

Ahad , 14 Sep 2014, 17:50 WIB

Chief of Surabaya legislative council rejects new laptop procurement

PPP sacks Suryadharma Ali with a majority votes in a meeting on Sept 9. (File photo)

Sabtu , 13 Sep 2014, 20:08 WIB

Secretary general: PPP to act against rebellious party's cadres

An office of PT Pos Indonesia (illustration)

Kamis , 11 Sep 2014, 21:54 WIB

Attorney General's office searches PT Pos Indonesia's offices in Bandung

Vice president-elect Jusuf Kalla (file photo)

Selasa , 09 Sep 2014, 22:53 WIB

JK reject the idea of regional leaders elected by MPs

Gaza City on September 3, 2014 (illustration)

Jumat , 05 Sep 2014, 15:07 WIB

Jokowi urged to fulfill his promise on Palestine

Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Jero Wacik (file photo)

Minister Jero Wacik likely to meet President Yudhoyono Thursday night

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA - Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Jero Wacik will probably meet President Susilo Bambang Yudoyono either on Thursday night or Friday morning. "He will wait for the President's summon, possibly on Thursday night or Friday morning," the Ministry's Secretary General M Teguh Pamuji told reporters at his office Thursday. Jero Wacik was still carrying out his activities as...

Minister Jero Wacik gives a press briefing after being named as suspect of corruption by KPK on Wednesday.ii

Kamis , 04 Sep 2014, 14:36 WIB

President dismays at minister being named a corruption suspect

Minister of Religious Affairs Lukman Hakim Saifuddin (file photo)

Rabu , 03 Sep 2014, 23:58 WIB

Minister: I withdraw as legislator-elect to finish hajj program

A session of House of Representative (illustration)

Rabu , 03 Sep 2014, 23:56 WIB

House commission agrees to assumption on draft budget

Selasa , 02 Sep 2014, 16:03 WIB

House speaker predicts PDIP consistently reject fuel price hikes

Megawati Soekarnoputri's still has the biggest chance to become PDIP's leader. ( file photo)

Ahad , 31 Aug 2014, 04:13 WIB

Jokowi not to take up post as party's leader

Rabu , 27 Aug 2014, 20:32 WIB

Implementation of Jokowi sea toll plan needs a number of phases

Indonesia's president-elect Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo (file photo)

Rabu , 27 Aug 2014, 14:54 WIB

Yudhoyono to hear Jokowi's plan in Bali

Selasa , 26 Aug 2014, 23:10 WIB

Commander: Unimogs used by protesters not military vehicles

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (left) shakes hand with then-governor of Jakarta Jokowi. (File photo)

Senin , 25 Aug 2014, 22:48 WIB

President Yudhoyono and Jokowi to meet on August 27 in Bali

Activities in a gas station in Jakarta (illustration)

Ahad , 24 Aug 2014, 03:37 WIB

Indonesia's president-elect eyes swift fuel hike to boost budget

Head of National Mandate Party (PAN) Hatta Rajasa (file photo)

Sabtu , 23 Aug 2014, 22:34 WIB

Hatta Rajasa asks people to respect the Court's verdict

President-elect Joko Widodo or Jokowi (file photo)

Sabtu , 23 Aug 2014, 22:19 WIB

Jokowi to discuss state budget with President Yudhoyono

Presidential security guard (Paspampress) secure president elect Joko Widodo during a gathering in Jakarta on Friday.

Jumat , 22 Aug 2014, 23:31 WIB

Jokowi receives presidential guards

Chief of Constitutional Court Hamdan Zoelva closes the session after the court reject pleas by Prabowo-Hatta camp on Thursday.

Jumat , 22 Aug 2014, 15:14 WIB

PDIP: MK verdict sets momentum for Indonesia's revival

Head of Election Organizers Ethics Council (DKPP) Jimly Asshiddiqie (center) chairs a session on Thursday.

Kamis , 21 Aug 2014, 23:39 WIB

Nine KPU members dismissed

Rabu , 20 Aug 2014, 20:08 WIB

Surabaya mayor among nominees for best world mayor contest

Indonesia commemorates its 69th Independence Day on August 17. (Illustration)

AFW designers and Surabaya mayor join traditional contest to mark Independent Days

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, SURABAYA - Asian Fashion Week (AFW) 2014 designers took part in a traditional contest to mark the 69th anniversary of Indonesian independence at the Surya Park on Sunday. "For the first time ever, I play this game. I am delighted to be here. Surabaya residents are very hospitable and friendly. They are like my family," said Vietnamese designer Doan...

Students in Bandung hoist flag to commemorate Indonesia' Independence Day on Sunday. (Illustration)

Ahad , 17 Aug 2014, 18:49 WIB