Jokowi's son-in-law Bobby Nasution bids for North Sumatra governor election under Prabowo's Gerindra party channelnewsasia.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from channelnewsasia.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Indonesia: Lawmakers Approve Jokowi Ally As Military Chief eurasiareview.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from eurasiareview.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Indonesia's parliament has approved Gen. Agus Subiyanto as the new military chief, despite concerns from civil society groups that the departing president is attempting to retain power by enscancing loyalists in top positions. The military has a long history of dictatorships in Indonesia, and some observers and human rights advocates worry about the neutrality of the armed forces during the February 2024 general election.
Just months after showcasing itself as an emerging world leader, Jakarta has been stripped of football’s Under-20 World Cup amid a row over the involvement of Israel.