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Loosening Criticism Curb
The Electronic Information and Transactions Law is being used to indict people for making public criticisms. The President asked his administration to study options for revising the law, not long after some criticisms of the government were made. There is more support to issue directives on interpreting the law rather than revising it.
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Forced Hijab in Minang Land
Discrimination against non-muslim students occurred for years in Padang. Padang City government refused to revise the problematic regulation.
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The President Wants Me to Carry On
Minister of Research and Technology/Chair of the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) Bambang Brodjonegoro said he received full support from President Joko Widodo who asked BRIN to start working immediately. He also said that he had disagreements with the Minister of Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform Tjahjo Kumolo.
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The Bull's Maze at the Research Institute
The research and technology ministry and the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) are in a state of limbo. The PDI-P reportedly wants Megawati Soekarnoputri at the helm of BRIN steering committee.
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There Is an Assumption That I Am Not Ready to Lead
Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono, the General Chairman of Democrat Party, answered various accusations on his leadership and disorder in his party.
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Loyalty Letters to the Cikeas Party
Some regional Democrat Party officials are signing letters stating their loyalty to Agus Yudhoyono. Others are dissatisfied with Agus’ leadership.
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News of a Coup at Gunung Gede
It is said that Presidential Chief of Staff Moeldoko intended to take over leadership of the Democrat Party. He is suspected of involving Muhammad Nazaruddin, a former corruption case convict, to lobby regional party officials. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is monitoring the counter-offensive measures against Moeldoko.
News Capsule
Indonesia’s Corruption Perceptions Index Deteriorates
The main reason for the corruption perception index’ slump is global investors’ doubts over the government’s stance on fighting corruption.
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Long Holiday Blues
The government extends public activity restrictions (PPKM). Business owners lobby for the PPKM not to be extended.
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Surrounded by Complaints
The Election Organizer Ethics Council fired Arief Budiman as chairman of the General Elections Commission. It was the culmination of a previous dispute.
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Between Bed and Bedlam
Covid-19 patients struggle to find isolation rooms. Occupancy rate of isolation beds in the Capital reaches 87 percent.
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Holiday Testing Blues
Minister Luhut Pandjaitan is encouraging the use of antigen tests, which is seen as being more affordable and faster compared to the PCR tests. The antigen tests price is much higher than the base cost of the test kits.
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Limited of Swab Testing
Due to the government limiting the level of covid testing, people in several regions are having difficulty accessing swab tests.
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Back to School?
A number of schools are ready to resume in-class learning this month, but they still need regional government authorization.
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New MUI Leaders
The new Indonesian Ulemas Council management does not include outspoken figures. Nahdlatul Ulama formed small teams to support Miftachul Akhyar’s candidacy.
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Jokowi’s New Ministers
Some new cabinet ministers were selected in line with the wishes of President Joko Widodo. Candidates for the cabinet reshuffle suggested by political parties were pushed aside.
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Papuan Shepherds’ Moral Appeals
Priests in Papua called for the retreat of soldiers and police. They criticize their bishops’ attitude.