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Palace rubbishes rumour that 15 ministers are resigning
Presidential Chief of Staff Moeldoko assures that the cabinet remain solid in response to widely circulating rumour that 15 ministers are going to tender their resignation as the elections are just weeks away.
KPK Receives Corruption Investigation Report on Manpower Ministry during Muhaimin’s term
The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) submitted to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) an investigation on alleged corruption in the procurement of the Indonesian Migrant Worker protection system by the Manpower Ministry (Kemnaker) -- formerly the Manpower and Transmigration Ministry (Kemnakertrans) -- for the 2012 fiscal year, when it was helmed by Muhaimin “Cak Imin” Iskandar. The state loss is estimated to be Rp17.6 billion, per Katadata, Friday (19/1).
Sworn in as Constitutional Court Judge, Arsul Sani quits political party and law firm
Newly-minted Constitutional Court (MK) judge Arsul Sani said he has given up all other positions when taking the oath of office before President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo at the State Palace, Jakarta, Thursday (18/1). He replaced Wahiduddin Adams whose term has ended.
RRI Officially Broadcasts from IKN, Jokowi Becomes First Talk Show Guest
Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI) went on air from the Nusantara Capital District (IKN), East Kalimantan, Thursday (18/1). The inauguration of the broadcast channel which uses FM 98.3 Mhz frequency was carried out personally by President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo.
Pratama Arhan Officially Joins South Korea’s Suwon FC
Jakarta, IO - Pratama Arhan, Indonesian national team defender is spreading his wings on the Asian stage. He officially joined Suwon FC, a division one club of South Korea professional league.
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KPK Continues to Pursue Harun Masiku
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) will continue to pursue fugitive Harun Masiku, said KPK interim chairman Nawawi Pomolango.
Jokowi asks number of LPDP scholarship recipients be increased five-fold
President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo wanted the number of Endowment Fund for Education (LPDP) scholarship recipients to be increased at least five-fold from the current rate.
Despite losing 3-1 to Iraq, young Indonesian players steal the limelight in foreign media
Even though the Indonesian National Men’s Football Team (Timnas) was defeated by Iraq in the Group D match of the 2023 Asian Cup, there are three young players from the Garuda squad who are being widely talked about in the foreign media.
KPK to team up with FBI to investigate alleged bribery by German company to Indonesian officials
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has established communication with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to collect information on alleged bribery by German software company SAP to Indonesian officials. This was revealed by KPK deputy chairman Alexander Marwata, per CNN Indonesia, Tue (16/1).
2023 Asian Cup: Indonesia sets ambition to beat Iraq
The Indonesian national men's football team will play Iraq on Monday (15/1) at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al-Rayyan. This is the first match between the two teams placed in Group D.
Indonesia Govt readies evacuation plan for citizens after Yemen strikes
The government is preparing a contingency plan to ensure the safety of Indonesian citizens in Yemen following US-led strikes.