Incumbent President Joko Widodo (left) and his contender Prabowo Subianto at the second round of presidential debate held at Sultan Hotel, Jakarta, on Sunday (Feb 17).

Presidential debate fails to mention climate change impacts

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- The Indonesian Environmental Forum (Walhi) has expressed disappointment with Indonesia's presidential candidates for failing to mention the climate change impacts and forest issue during the second round of the presidential election debate on Sunday evening."It is a bit awful because climate change impacts and forest issues were not mentioned," Yuyun Harmono, campaign manager for climate justice...

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Pilkada Diharapkan Memutus Dampak Buruk Ekonomi Oligarki

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- Hasil Pilkada serentak yang telah berlangsung diharapkan dapat memunculkan berbagai kepala daerah yang dapat memutus dampak buruk dari kekuatan perekonomian oligarki. Sebab, hal itu menghambat berbagai aspek kesejahteraan nasional. "Walhi menilai politik elektoral dapat menjadi momentum bagi kekuatan politik rakyat untuk memutus rantai kelindan kekuatan ekonomi dan kekuatan politik yang menyatu dalam oligarki politik," kata Kepala Departemen Kampanye...