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Elections: Presidential Candidates Called to Urgent Lunch with President, Kompas

“…the meeting reflects President Widodo’s commitment to supporting all of the candidates competing in the 2024 presidential election [equally].”

Elections: PDI-P Secretary General Hasto: Party Saddened and Disheartened

“…Saddened and disheartened…”

Short Story: The Little Singer Who Missed Her Father By S Prasetyo Utomo

“Ten years he had spent in prison, and the death penalty was to be carried out tonight.”

Short Story: Karyamin’s Smile By Ahmad Tohari

“…the Village secretary tried to catch Karyamin. Unfortunately, he failed.”

Elections: Gibran’s Candidacy Still Uncertain, From Kompas.com

“If you look closely at the details, in fact there were only three votes that legalized Gibran’s candidacy,” said Dr. Hamid.

Elections: Party Funding Reform: Presidential Hopeful Anies Baswedan Vows to Overhaul Political Party Financing

“JAKARTA – Indonesian presidential candidate Mr. Anies Baswedan has pledged to reform the nation’s political party financing policies if elected. In his view, political parties are akin to corporate entities with employees and operational needs that require financial support to ensure their continued functioning…”