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KPK Chairman
Two names, Bambang Widjojanto (human rights activist) and Muhammad Busyro Muqoddas (Judicial Commission chairman), have been nominated for new chairman of Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). The House of Representatives (DPR) is expected to select between the two candidates. Who supports who and why? ,Last Updated ( Sun, 29 Aug 2010)
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| Political Briefing
In Indonesian democratic process, politics and the players involved in it, tend to view politics from the perspective of how to seize power. As a matter of fact, politics should be seen from a perspective of a ”tool” to improve welfare of the ordinary people. This situation that is found in the Indonesian politics scene at present. As ordinary people encountered with daily problems, such as LPG gas canisters explosions, food prices rise, etc, while political actors are busier with their own personal interest. Let’s explore. (Wed, 25 Aug 2010)
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| The Soeharto Inspiration
Ruhut Sitompul, legislator from President SBY's Demokrat Party, is a big fan of former dictator Soeharto. He admits his idea to allow SBY for a third term was inspired by Soeharto, whom he called managed to organize "democratic elections" every five year. Looks like more and more people close to the inner circle subscribe to Ruhut's proposal. (Mon, 23 Aug 2010)
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| • The National Police Chief Race | Politic | With so many pending cases implicating major business groups, public is now eagerly waiting for who would be the next National Police Chief. The Head of National Police Commission (Komplnas) Djoko Suyanto confirmed that Kompolnas has received candidates for the new National Police Chief replacing incumbent General Police Bambang Hendarso Danuri. Who is the strongest contender? | |
| • The 3rd Term for SBY??? | Politic | Here we go. SBY has yet to accomplish the first year of his second term after a landslide victory last year. But Demokrat Party legislator Ruhut Sitompul has tipped a controversial idea to extend SBY's term to the third in 2014-2019 while Constitution sets a maximum two-term. | |
| • First Lady, Political Dynasty, & 2014 Election (2) | Politic | For some who follow the dynamics of domestic politics, the maneuvers could be the beginning of new political dynasty in this country. Some however expressed concerned, as it (dynasty) could trigger unhealthy political system as happened in the past, such as dynasty of late Soekarno and late Soeharto. The two political dynasties appeared to have failed to bring positive impact on domestic democratic system and people’s welfare. | |
| • First Lady, Political Dynasty, & 2014 Election (1) | Politic | The speculation that First Lady Ani Yudhoyono may become a President candidate in 2014 resurfaced recently, triggered by her maneuvers, which was seen by some as efforts to build-up positive image in the eyes of the public. Is it a pure speculation or it is a genuine and well-crafted efforts to bring the First Lady to become the next presidential candidate? How big is the First Lady’s chance? | |
| • The Police Chief "Race" | Politic | The national political condition is relatively calm on the surface, but not with the race to become the top position at the National Police., or "Trunojoyo 1" (named after the National Police HQ at Trunojoyo Street, Jakarta). Candidates are now floating, with some making maneuvers, as the current National Police Chief, General Bambang Hendarso Danuri, will end his term in October this year. | |
| • POLICE-PALACE Tension | Politic | Public have sensed tension between various agencies involved in the anti-graft campaign in recent months. As the tension between police and the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) eased off, we are confronted with new tension between police and the State Palace. This is a bad news for the campaign. | |
| • House Maneuver & The New BI Governor | Politic | Darmin Nasution was finally endorsed by the House of Representative during a tense and noisy plenary session on Thursday. Pro-government coalition parties finally approved Darmin as new BI governor, while two House factions -- the Indonesian Democratic Party Faction (F-PDIP) and Hanura Party Faction (F-Hanura) walked out during the final decision process. | |
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