Indonesia

Vantage | Why world's biggest election day matters for Indonesia and Asia

As Indonesia braces for the historic election day, the eyes of the world remain fixed on this dynamic nation

From US to Pakistan, how TikTok takes centre stage for 2024 political campaigns

Joe Biden's 2024 campaign has joined TikTok despite the US president raising national security concerns around the app and several high-profile lawmakers calling for a ban on it. Let's take a look at why TikTok has emerged as a vital tool for candidates around the world

Why Indonesia's elections are important for the world

Alongside choosing a new president, Indonesians will on 14 February also vote for new lawmakers at the national and sub-national levels, in what will be the world's biggest single-day election. Here's why the elections are significant

Indonesia polls: From top candidates to major issues, what you need to know

Defence minister Prabowo Subianto is the front-runner, while ex-governors Anies Baswedan and Ganjar Pranowo are also in the race. Experts say cost of living, unemployment and human rights are major issues for the youth — who comprise half of active voters

Candidates for president in Indonesia compete on TikTok with dance moves and deepfakes

To court young voters like Irene, all three candidates in the Feb. 14 race to lead Indonesia have gravitated toward TikTok, which has 125 million users in the country, second only to the United States

Indonesia ditches controversial plan to purchase second hand Mirage fighter jets from Qatar

The front-runner for Indonesia's presidency on February 14, Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, has faced criticism on the agreement from opposing contenders during the campaign

Big elections in Indonesia on 14 February: Here’s a snapshot of key figures

Indonesia holds what will be the world's biggest single-day election on 14 February, which will also decide who will become president of the world's third-biggest democracy and the fourth most populous nation. Here are some key figures on the election

West Papua rebels show change of heart with announcement to release kidnapped New Zealand pilot

According to a statement made by Terianus Satto of the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB), one of the many organizations battling for Papua's independence from Indonesia, Mehrtens will be freed in order to "protect humanity"

New Zealand appeals for release of pilot kidnapped last year by Papua New Guinea rebels

Winston Peters, New Zealand's deputy prime minister and minister for foreign affairs, highlighted the urgency of Mehrtens' release, stating that his continued detention serves no one's interests

Bali bomber seeks presidential pardon for deradicalisation mission

In an interview with the South China Morning Post (SCMP), he conveyed his weariness and clarified that his motivation for freedom is rooted in the commitment to deradicalise rather than personal reasons