Budget for primary weapons systems is suspected only known to the defense ministry. The government is preparing a legal structure so that the budget is not disturbed until all debts will have been paid off.

Puan Maharani’s camp is putting pressure on Ganjar Pranowo who they see has ambitions to become a presidential candidate. Joko Widodo’s supporters are lining up on Ganjar’s side.

Suharto’s children made the Berkarya Party into a family political vehicle. They are deemed to have not run it seriously.

The ministry of education, culture, research and technology found new evidence about the alleged plagiarism that dragged Semarang State University Rector Fathur Rokhman. Passing the hot potato to Gadjah Mada University.

The plan to name armed groups in Papua as terrorist organizations is spurred with the death of the Papua State Intelligence Agency Chief. The government is taking steps to prevent Papuan independence.

Pressure to hold an extraordinary congress is mounting among cadres of the National Awakening Party (PKB). There are indications that Yenny Wahid and Yaqut Cholil Qoumas are gathering support to take over the position of general chair. Muhaimin Iskandar is maneuvering, asking for the support of the Presidential Palace and grooming his older brother to lead the party.