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Op-Ed: A Referee’s Guts, Realpolitik, and Democracy By Seno Gumira Ajidarma

“…Referees are a picture of urgency: an authority in an anxious situation, when they perceive themselves as being part of the action, and not solely as agents of authority…”

Elections: War Stories and Story Wars

“…an unemployed philosophy graduate started writing a sprawling novel that blended his fascination for martial arts and horror stories with an acerbic take on his country’s twisted history…”

Updated: Constitutional Court Review of Presidential Election Candidate Minimum Age Requirements

“Reading the decision in its entirety, it was unanimously agreed by the five constitutional justices that only those holding the position of governor was eligible to stand as candidate for president or vice-president,” said Mr. Brahma.

Mekong Farmers Struggle as Fertilizer Prices Rise, Reblog

Farmers harvest rice in Thailand’s northern Nan province. PHOTO: Paritta Wangkiat mekong eye – By Phafan Nokaeo, Tran Nguyen and Sao Phal Niseiy 26 September 2022 at 8:25 Rising fertilizer costs decimate poor Mekong farmers’ livelihoods despite their vital role in feeding millions. BANGKOK, THAILAND ― Skyrocketing prices for fertilizers and agricultural production has pushed farmers in the Mekong…

Elections: Democratic Decline, Balancing Political Parties and the Presidency, Mojok Podcast

Democratic Decline, Balancing Political Parties and the Presidency By Mojok Podcast with guest appearance by Prof. Dr. Mada Sukmajati In related news:

Elections: Ganjar Pranowo Leads Poll, Dominating Vote on Java Island, Ray Morgan Survey

“..Roy Morgan also showed that Mr. Ganjar was leading the vote on Java Island with 41 percent support…”

Elections: Asia elections monitor 2024 | Economist Intelligence Unit

“Joko Widodo’s influence in Indonesian politics will extend beyond his tenure”

New Book: Japan’s Nuremberg By Gary Bass

“..Twenty-eight defendants sat before the judges. Among them was Tojo Hideki, Japan’s prime minister..”

Elections: Social Media Storm As Team Anies-Muhaimin Responds to Prabowo Expletives

“I have received the videos from many friends showing a presidential candidate and a party leader seemingly demeaning the concept of ethical conduct..”

Elections: Major Teddy Indra Wijaya, Defense Minister Prabowo’s Aide and President Widodo’s Former Aide, Creating Controversy, Kompas

“…maybe you can figure it out for yourself…”

Elections: Decline in Public Awareness of Candidate’s Alleged Human Rights Violations By SMRC

“…In the treatment segment, when asked if they would vote for Mr. Prabowo as president on learning about his alleged involvement in the abduction of democracy activists in 1998, 23.3 percent answered “yes,” 52.6 percent answered “no,” and 24.2 percent did not respond…”

Elections: Public Reaction to President Widodo Abandoning PDI-P By SMRC

“Globally, perhaps such a phenomenon as this has only ever happens in Indonesia. At least, I haven’t seen such a phenomenon elsewhere,” stated Mr. Saiful.

Esai: Musim Dingin Di Abruzzo Oleh Natalia Ginzburg, Salon.com

…masa depan yang sederhana dan bahagia…

Elections: President Widodo Ordered Halt to eKTP Graft Investigation, Former Anti-Graft Head, Kompas

“Mr. Agus offered an apology, and said he felt everything needed to be clear. “I think this is the first time I’ve disclosed this in the media, in front of so many people,” Agus said in an interview with the well-known media personality Rosi on her television talk show on Kompas TV on Thursday…”

Elections: Cute Dancing Campaign

“Social media in Indonesia is exploring with discussion of presidential election candidate Prabowo Subianto’s so-called “gemoy” (cute) dancing election campaign style. Commentary on social media is noting…”