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Police chief says illegal wiretapping of Indonesia's president extended to many others

Police chief says illegal wiretapping of Indonesia's president extended to many others

Indonesia’s police chief says an illegal wiretapping operation targeting President Prabowo Subianto also surveilled senior government officials, politicians, activists and law enforcement personnel

Indonesia VP hands resignation to parliament as Jokowi backs Prabowo

Indonesia VP hands resignation to parliament as Jokowi backs Prabowo

By Ananda Teresia JAKARTA, Nov 12 (Reuters) - Indonesia's vice president handed his resignation to parliament's upper house on Thursday, ending days of speculation on his political future, while his father, former President Joko Widodo, voiced support for current leader Prabowo Subianto.

120 Indonesian lawmakers seek vice president's impeachment after education credentials questioned

120 Indonesian lawmakers seek vice president's impeachment after education credentials questioned

Indonesian lawmakers intensified efforts Wednesday to challenge Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s eligibility to remain in office

Over 100 Indonesian lawmakers sign petition demanding vice president's impeachment

Over 100 Indonesian lawmakers sign petition demanding vice president's impeachment

By Ananda Teresia JAKARTA, Nov 11 (Reuters) - More than 100 Indonesian lawmakers from across the political spectrum submitted a petition on Wednesday demanding the impeachment of Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, a move that risks further stoking political tensions in Southeast Asia's largest

Indonesia VP Gibran hands in his resignation to upper house

Indonesia VP Gibran hands in his resignation to upper house

JAKARTA, Nov 12 (Reuters) - Indonesia's Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka handed in his resignation to the upper house of parliament on Thursday after days of speculation about his political future.

Over 100 Indonesian lawmakers sign petition that could lead to vice president's impeachment

Over 100 Indonesian lawmakers sign petition that could lead to vice president's impeachment

By Ananda Teresia JAKARTA, Nov 11 (Reuters) - More than 100 Indonesian lawmakers signed a petition on Wednesday that opens the door for the impeachment of Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, a move that risks further stoking political tensions in Southeast Asia's largest economy.

Indonesia Intensifies Digital Monitoring of Russian Military Recruitment Channels

Indonesia Intensifies Digital Monitoring of Russian Military Recruitment Channels

Indonesia is increasing its digital surveillance of social media platforms used to recruit its citizens for foreign armies, particularly focusing on channels associated with Russia's military. This heightened monitoring follows reports of an Indonesian citizen dying while serving with Russian forces in Ukraine, prompting a diplomatic protest from Jakarta to Moscow. Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Nezar Patria stated that the ministry is actively identifying appropriate actions to prevent recruitment that could threaten national security. Digital monitors are investigating external social media channels facilitating mercenary recruitment, in coordination with the Coordinating Ministry for Political and Security Affairs. Authorities are also evaluating whether these overseas job postings linked to foreign military enlistment constitute human trafficking, indicating a multi-faceted approach to address the issue.

Indonesian lawmakers question police chief about wiretaps alleged to target President Prabowo

Indonesian lawmakers question police chief about wiretaps alleged to target President Prabowo

Indonesia’s police chief is set to appear before a parliamentary panel as lawmakers investigate allegations that President Prabowo Subianto was targeted in an illegal wiretapping operation

Indonesia's vice president resigns as his eligibility and academic credentials are questioned

Indonesia's vice president resigns as his eligibility and academic credentials are questioned

Indonesia’s vice president has resigned as questions grew over his eligibility for the office after recent court rulings disputed his educational credentials

Indonesia's vice president offers resignation as questions mount over his eligibility

Indonesia's vice president offers resignation as questions mount over his eligibility

Indonesia’s Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has offered to resign amid mounting pressure over his academic credentials, officials say

Indonesia's vice president has resigned, aide says, stoking political uncertainty

Indonesia's vice president has resigned, aide says, stoking political uncertainty

By Ananda Teresia JAKARTA, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Indonesia's Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has resigned, an aide said on Wednesday, a move that threatens to split a key political alliance and risks further political uncertainty in Southeast Asia's largest economy.

Indonesia Overhauls Competition Law in Bid for OECD Membership

Indonesia Overhauls Competition Law in Bid for OECD Membership

Indonesia is actively revising its business competition rules as part of a broader effort to meet the stringent standards required for membership in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Jakarta aims to complete key regulatory reforms by 2028, with revisions to its decades-old competition law being a top priority. Chief Economic Affairs Minister Airlangga Hartarto indicated that these revisions would likely focus on aspects such as merger and acquisition notifications. Under current regulations, companies must notify the KPPU (Indonesia's anti-monopoly watchdog) within 30 business days of such acquisitions. A recent example includes a Rp 15 billion (approximately $824,000) fine imposed on TikTok for late reporting of its takeover of e-commerce platform Tokopedia. The OECD has assigned a 'competition committee' to review Indonesia's progress, assessing whether Jakarta has established appropriate legal provisions, sanctions, procedures, policies, and institutions in its competiti...