Politics
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President to appoint new customs and tax directors
President Prabowo Subianto is set to appoint Lieutenant General Djaka Budi Utama and Bimo Wijayanto as the new Director General of Customs and Excise and Director General of Taxation, respectively.
Prabowo to appoint former BPK chief as special advisor on State revenue
President Prabowo Subianto is reportedly set to appoint former Chairman of the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) for the 2009–2014 term, Hadi Poernomo, as Special Presidential Advisor on State Revenue.
BGN targets 82.9 million of nutritious meal recipients by year-end: Chief
Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN), Dadan Hindayana, told lawmakers on Tuesday that the government aims to serve nutritious meals to 82.9 million beneficiaries by the end of 2025 through its rapidly expanding food assistance program.
Hasan Nasbi back in office at President's request
Chief of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), Hasan Nasbi, has formally returned to his post after previously announcing his resignation.
Former JI leader affirms disbandment, pledges loyalty to Indonesian State
Zarkasih, the former Amir (leader) of Jemaah Islamiyah (JI), has confirmed that the organization has sincerely renounced terrorism and is aligning itself fully with the framework of the Indonesian state.
Prabowo to meet Bill Gates, discuss support for free nutritious meals program
President Prabowo Subianto is scheduled to meet with Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 following an invitation that Gates extended in November last year.
President to host labor-employer dialogue, backs Marsinah nomination as nat’l hero
President Prabowo Subianto has pledged to host a meeting between labor union leaders and business executives at the Bogor Presidential Palace as part of his broader commitment to foster open dialogue between workers and employers.
Hasan Nasbi resigns as presidential communication chief amid public scrutiny
Hasan Nasbi has officially resigned from his position as Head of the Presidential Communication Office (PCO), ending his eight-month tenure as the government’s chief communicator.
Muhaimin criticizes PAN’s early endorsement for Prabowo in 2029 election
Chairman of the National Awakening Party (PKB) Muhaimin Iskandar considers the statement by the Chairman of the National Mandate Party (PAN) Zulkifli Hasan who publicly announced his party’s support for reelection bid of President Prabowo Subianto in the 2029 election as too hasty.
PDI-P executive board yet to decide on timing of party congress: Spokesman
Spokesman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), Mohamad Guntur Romli, says that the party has yet to decide on the date for its national congress, dismissing speculations that it will be postponed to a latter time.
PAN eyes VP slot in 2029 general election, reaffirming support for Prabowo
Chairman of the National Mandate Party (PAN), Zulkifli Hasan, has announced that the party is open to the possibility of nominating a party cadre as a vice presidential candidate in the 2029 presidential-vice presidential election.
President Prabowo inaugurates 31 new Indonesian ambassadors
President Prabowo Subianto has inaugurated 31 Ambassadors at the State Palace in Jakarta, Monday, March 24, 2025.