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Tag: Megawati Sukarnoputri

Posted inIndonesia

Dynastic politics taking deeper root in Indonesia

by John McBeth February 6, 2023February 7, 2023

JAKARTA – President Joko Widodo, better known as Jokowi, rode to victory eight years ago on the strength of his common-man image, the first of Indonesia’s seven presidents to come from the heartlands of Java instead of the ranks of Jakarta’s civilian and military elite. Still polling at 71%, a result most world leaders would […]

The leader of the Indonesia Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) Megawati Sukarnoputri looks at a booth displaying memorabilia on the sidelines of the 4th PDIP congress at the Inna Grand Bali Beach hotel on the resort island of Bali April 10, 2015 in this photo taken by Antara Foto. REUTERS/Antara Foto/Andika Wahyu ???ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. IT IS DISTRIBUTED, EXACTLY AS RECEIVED BY REUTERS, AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS. MANDATORY CREDIT. INDONESIA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN INDONESIA.? - RTR4WS5T
Posted inIndonesia

Megawati’s megalomania blurs Indonesia election picture

by John McBeth January 19, 2023January 25, 2023
Posted inIndonesia

Beginning of the end of Megawati’s hold on Indonesia

by John McBeth October 4, 2022October 8, 2022
Posted inIndonesia

Widodo for vice-president gets a big thumbs-down

by John McBeth September 20, 2022September 23, 2022
President elect Joko Widodo (R) and  presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto (L) meet at Prabowo's compound in Jakarta on October 17, 2014 ahead of Widodo's official inauguration. Photo: AFP/Bay Ismoyo
Posted inIndonesia

Post-Widodo political jockeying kicks off in Indonesia

by John McBeth August 12, 2022August 17, 2022
Posted inIndonesia

Widodo gives a nod to his preferred successor

by John McBeth May 29, 2022June 1, 2022
Posted inIndonesia

Widodo speaks up to end talk of extended term

by John McBeth April 8, 2022April 13, 2022
Posted inIndonesia

Contested push to extend Widodo’s term in Indonesia

by John McBeth March 29, 2022April 1, 2022
Then presidential candidate Joko Widodo gestures at a live nationwide television debate with opponent Prabowo Subianto from Jakarta on July 5, 2014. Photo: AFP/Romeo Gacad
Posted inIndonesia

Widodo riding high as his legacy comes into view

by John McBeth January 24, 2022January 28, 2022
Posted inIndonesia

Why Widodo may cling to power beyond 2024

by John McBeth September 21, 2021September 27, 2021
Posted inIndonesia

Prabowo riding high with an eye on the presidency

by John McBeth June 18, 2021June 21, 2021
Posted inIndonesia

Indonesia’s politics morphing into a family affair

by John McBeth December 16, 2020December 20, 2020
Posted inIndonesia

Islamists give Widodo fiery taste of things to come

by John McBeth July 3, 2020July 7, 2020
A woman holds behind her back a stack of Indonesian rupiah banknotes. Photo: Reuters/Beawiharta
Posted inAT Finance, Indonesia

Bribes, lies and a dead man’s vote rock Indonesia

by John McBeth January 30, 2020February 18, 2020
The leader of the Indonesia Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) Megawati Sukarnoputri looks at a booth displaying memorabilia on the sidelines of the 4th PDIP congress at the Inna Grand Bali Beach hotel on the resort island of Bali April 10, 2015 in this photo taken by Antara Foto. REUTERS/Antara Foto/Andika Wahyu ???ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. IT IS DISTRIBUTED, EXACTLY AS RECEIVED BY REUTERS, AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS. MANDATORY CREDIT. INDONESIA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN INDONESIA.? - RTR4WS5T
Posted inAT Finance, Indonesia

Megawati looks to roll back Indonesian democracy

by John McBeth September 9, 2019February 18, 2020
Indonesia's President Joko Widodo salutes during the country's 73rd Independence Day celebrations at the presidential palace in Jakarta on August 17, 2018.Photo: AFP/Sonny Tumbelaka
Posted inAT Finance, Indonesia, Iran, Middle East, Northeast Asia

Military minds aim to keep Widodo in power

by John McBeth September 4, 2018February 18, 2020
Indonesian school students wave flags as they welcome a visiting North Korean nominal head of state in a file photo. Photo: AFP/Weda
Posted inAT Finance, China, France, Indonesia, Malaysia, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Singapore, South Asia, South Korea, World

Why Indonesia loves North Korea

by Erin Cook September 2, 2018February 18, 2020
Policeman guard as former Indonesian parliament speaker Setya Novanto (C) attends court for his verdict in Jakarta, Indonesia, April 24, 2018. Photo: Reuters/Beawiharta
Posted inAT Finance, Indonesia, Middle East

Many more to fall in Indonesia’s e-KTP scam

by John McBeth April 30, 2018February 18, 2020
Sukmawati Sukarnoputri, sister of former Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri, shows her book to reporters in Jakarta on April 4, 2018. Photo: Reuters/Beawiharta
Posted inAT Finance, Indonesia, Middle East

Sukarno’s daughter in hot water over careless remarks

by John McBeth April 8, 2018February 18, 2020
Indonesian journalists wearing masks observe World Press Freedom Day in Jakarta, Indonesia, May 3, 2016. Photo: AFP Forum
Posted inAT Finance, Indonesia, World

Democracy takes a step back in Indonesia

by John McBeth March 26, 2018February 18, 2020

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