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Indonesia: Criminal Code 'should cover election breaches', The Jakarta Post (2007).: This article deals with the proposal of the Consortium for National Law Reforms for sanctions against election breaches that should be unified under the amended Criminal Code rather than scattered through several bills.
Indonesia: The KPU selection story continues, The Jakarta Post (2007).: This article deals with the General Election Commission (KPU) selection team responses in the wake of criticism of short listed candidates.
Indonesia: Parties meet to prepare for 2009 elections, The Jakarta Post (2007).: This article deals with political parties that are already busy holding national meetings to prepare themselves for the 2009 election, which will pick both the president and national legislature.
Indonesia: KPU selection process starts home stretch, The Jakarta Post (2007).: This article deals with the hand over of 21 candidates for the General Elections Commission (KPU) membership to the House of Representatives.
Indonesia: Political maneuvering begins for '09 election, The Jakarta Post (2007).: This article deals with candidate hopefuls that are already trying to drum up political support as regards to the 2009 presidential election.
Indonesia: Yudhoyono expected to prepare presidential decree on KPU new members, Antara News Agency (2007).: This article deals with a suggested immediate preparation of a presidential decree on the appointment of seven members of the General Election Commission (KPU) approved by the House`s Commission II.
Indonesia: House names seven KPU members, The Jakarta Post (2007).: This article deals with the announcement of the 7 chosen candidates to join the General Election Commission (KPU) for the period 2007-2012.
Indonesia: President told to install KPU members, The Jakarta Post (2007).: This article deals with observers’ suggestion to the President as regards to the installment of the new general election committee (KPU) members immediately.
Indonesia: Deposit sought from election candidates, The Jakarta Post (2007).: This article deals with the proposed requirement of a money deposit for independent candidates running in regional elections.
Indonesia: KPU yet to decide on parties with double leadership, The Jakarta Post (2008).: This article deals with The General Elections Commission (KPU) accepting registrations from any party, including those plagued by internal dispute.
Indonesia: KPU yet to decide on parties with double leadership, The Jakarta Post (2008).: This article describes with The General Elections Commission (KPU) accepting registrations from the political parties, as well as the issue on political parties with internal dispute.
Indonesia: TAKING NOTES ON VOTES, The Jakarta Post, 2008: This article describes a mock ballot during a voting simulation exercise for people living with disabilities ahead of the 2009 legislative elections.
Indonesia: Election commission holds simulation for the disabled, The Jakarta Post, 2008: This article deals with the General Election Commission (KPU) which held an election simulation for people with physical disabilities, new voters and the elderly in Jakarta.
Indonesia: Papua locals take part in election simulation, The Jakarta Post, 2008.: This article deals with the first election drill in Papua to prepare for the elections for legislative bodies at the national and regional levels scheduled to take place in 2009.
Indonesia: Registered voter lists finalized: KPU, The Jakarta Post, 2008: This article deals with The General Elections Commission (KPU) announced the total number of eligible voters for the 2009 elections is 171,068,667, as reported byt empointeraktif.com.
Indonesia: Parties vow to keep it clean and green, The Jakarta Post, 2008: This article deals with Political parties and their supporters which have pledged to keep the peace and avoid any environmental damage during the election campaign, after being criticized for nailing campaign banners to trees and utility poles.
Indonesia: MK election law trial kicks off, The Jakarta Post, 2008: This article deals with Constitutional Court (MK) hearing which began with involving a motion filed by eight chief editors against seven articles in the 2008 legislative election law, which they say violate freedom of the press as enshrined in the Constitution.
Indonesia's silent voters being heard, Asia Times Online (2009).: This article deals with the potentially pivotal role of the so-called golput, registered voters who choose for various reasons to either stay away from the polls or cast blank ballots.
Polls body pressed for time to finish manual count, The Jakarta Post (2009).: This article deals with The General Elections Commission (KPU) finishing the manual vote counting for the May 9 deadline.
Indonesia: Falling and rising stars in Indonesia, Asia Times Online (2009).: This article deals with the beginning of the coalition deal-making before the official poll results in the 2009 legislative election.
Indonesia: Democratic permutations in Indonesia, Asia Times Online (2009).: This article deals with the situations proceeding the 2009 Indonesian legislative and presidential election.
Indonesia: Raucous Indonesia rolls to the polls, Asia Times Online (2009).: This article deals with election campaigns proceeding the 2009 Indonesian Legislative Election.
Indonesia: A three-legged race in Indonesia, Asia Times Online (2009).: This article deals with the situation proceeding the 2009 Indonesian Legislative Election and the three front-running parties.
Indonesia poll campaigning starts, BBC (2009).: This article deals with the formal start of the 2009 Indonesian election.
Indonesia: Polls wrapped up Friday, results scheduled Monday, The Jakarta Post (2009).: This article deals with the situation proceeding the announcement of the official 2009 Indonesian legislative election result.
Indonesia: Democrats win Indonesia election, BBC (2009).: This article deals with official results in Indonesia's parliamentary elections confirm the incumbent president's Democrat Party in first place with 20.85% of the vote.
Indonesia scrambles for a president, Asia Times Online (2009).: This article deals with Indonesia's political landscape following the presidential polls scheduled for July 2009.
Indonesia: KPU denies poor showing, blames problems on voters, The Jakarta Post (2009).: Thisa article deals with The General Elections Commission (KPU) claimed the public was generally unaware of the significance of the ballot.
Indonesia: KPU calls on public to check electoral roll for presidential election, The Jakarta Post (2009).: This article deals with The General Election Commission (KPU) released its existing electoral roll to be used for the upcoming presidential election in all district offices in Indonesia.
Indonesia: Constitutional Court to begin hearings on election lawsuits, The Jakarta Post (2009).: This article deals with the Constitutional Court which starts hearing election-related lawsuits filed by political parties.
Indonesia: Ruling may change poll results again, The Jakarta Post, 2009.: This article deals with the Constitutional Court's verdict confirming election fraud in South Sulawesi.
Indonesia: Constitutional Court hears 155 election cases Tuesday, The Jakarta Post (2009).: This article deals with the Constitutional Court that has scheduled seven trial sessions to hear 155 cases filed by six parties and a legislative candidate.
Indonesia: Constitutional Court ready to tackle cases, The Jakarta Post (2009).: This article deals with the Constitutional Court that began hearing election disputes filed by political parties and Regional Representative Council candidates.
Indonesia: The Constitutional Court will suspend judicial reviews pending trials on general election related matters, The Jakarta Post (2009).: This article deals with The Constitutional Court suspends judicial reviews pending trials on general election related matters.
Indonesia: Government faces pressure to issue regulation allowing people to vote with ID cards, The Jakarta Post (2009).: This article deals with the pressure to issue a regulation in-lieu-of-law (Perpu) that would allow unregistered voters to cast ballots on election day (Wednesday, July 8 2009) by showing their national ID card.
Indonesia presidential race opens, BBC (2009).: This article deals with Indonesian presidential election which officially opens on July 8 2009.
Indonesia: A celebration of democracy, The Jakarta Post (2009).: This article deals with the situation leading the Indonesian presidential election opens July 8 2009.
Indonesia relaxes voter registry, BBC (2009).: This article deals with Indonesia's Constitutional Court ruling of unregistered voters which may use their identity cards to cast a ballot in July 8 2009 presidential election.
Indonesia: Over 12,000 used ID cards to vote in July election, The Jakarta Post (2009).: This article deals with more than 12,000 unlisted but eligible voters in West Sumatra used their ID cards to vote during the recent presidential election.
Indonesia: Polling body begins vote counting, The Jakarta Post (2009).: This article deals with General Election Commission who conducted a vote count via text message, reaffirming the results of quick counts.
Indonesia leader set for poll win, BBC (2009).: This article deals with suggested result from exit poll for the 2009 presidential election.
Indonesia: Bawaslu to summon Yudhoyono, KPU, IFES, The Jakarta Post (2009).: This article deals with The Elections Supervisory Body (Bawaslu) which questions alleged election violations to Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, KPU, and IFES.
Indonesia: KPU chairman answers to supervisory agency, The Jakarta Post (2009).: This article deals with Chairman of the General Elections Commission (KPU) who has undergone clarification session at the Election Supervisory Agency (Bawaslu) over alleged election violations.
Indonesia: KPU starts manual vote counting, The Jakarta Post (2009).: This article deals with The General Elections Commission (KPU) which started its manual vote counting for presidential election to replace counting based on short messages (SMS) sent from its regional branches.
Indonesian leader wins election, BBC (2009).: This article deals with the Indonesian Election Commission release of its final count of the 8 July presidential election.
Indonesia poll result challenged, BBC (2009).: This article deals with the defeated candidates in Indonesia's presidential election who are to challenge the result.
Indonesia: Court verdict won’t change seats: KPU, The Jakarta Post (2009).: This article deals with The General Elections Commission (KPU)'s response to the Supreme Court’s recent annulment of legislative seat distribution.
Indonesia: KPU told to present solid evidence at election row trial, The Jakarta Post (2009).: This article deals with the upcoming presidential election result dispute hearing.
Indonesia: Court may order revotes in some areas, The Jakarta Post (2009).: This article deals with the Constitutional Court's verdict for the 2009 presidential election result dispute.
Indonesia poll challenge rejected, BBC (2009).: This article deals with the Constitutional Court's verdict to reject complaints of voting fraud from two of the defeated candidates in Indonesia 2009 presidential election.
Indonesia: Watchdog Warns Indonesian Election Commission to Count Carefully On Seat Allocations, Jakarta Globe, 2009: This article deals with the national election watchdog which reminded the election commission to carefully calculate the long-awaited allocation of legislative seats to avoid errors for the 2009 legislative election.
Indonesia: KPU Finally Announces the Allocation Of Legislative Seats, 5 Months After Poll, Jakarta Globe, 2009: This article deals with official announcement by the General Elections for election results of the April 9 legislative elections.
Indonesian parliament in SBY's second term, The Jakarta Post, 2009: This article deals with the election result for Indonesia 2009 Legislative election.
Indonesia: Ousted House Speaker Urges All Sides to Accept KPU Seat Result, Jakarta Globe, 2009: This article deals with General Elections Commission declaration of the seat allocation for the House of Representatives in the 2009 elections.
Indonesia: $3.5m and 3 Different Budgets for Inauguration, Jakarta Globe (2009).: This article deals with the General Elections Commission (KPU), the House of Representatives (DPR) and the Regional Representatives Council (DPD) budget for inauguration.
Indonesia: Errors Could Cause 4 Candidates to Lose House Seats, Jakarta Globe (2009).: This article deals with four legislative candidates announced as winners by the General Elections Commission which could be dropped due to questionable qualifications according to Elections Supervisory Board.
South-East Asia Elections: Voting for more of the same, The Economist (2007).: This article deals with the many elections that happen in 2007 in Southeast Asia and the future of democracy in the region.
Indonesia: New Indonesian Lawmakers Take Oath, The Jakarta Globe (2009).: This article deals with Indonesia’s 560 new members of the House of Representatives and 128 members of the Regional Representatives Council who were sworn in for the 2009-14 term.
Indonesia: 245 local elections to be held in regions, The Jakarta Post (2009).: This article deals with the facilitation of local elections in 246 regencies and provinces across the country, which would take place simultaneously in 2010.
Indonesia: New Regulations May Arrive Too Late for 2010 Regional Elections, The Jakarta Globe (2009).: This article deals with the drafting of new regional election bill for the 246 regional elections in 2010.
Indonesia's Parties Refuse to Reveal Campaign Funds, The Jakarta Globe (2009).: This article deals with major political parties’ refusal to divulge how they financed their campaigns for Indonesian 2009 elections.
Indonesia House Warns of Possible Regional Election Delays, The Jakarta Globe (2009).: This article deals with the government and the House of Representatives who cannot agree on whether or not to postpone regional elections in 244 areas that are scheduled to be held in 2010.
Indonesia: Regional head elections to go on in 2010, Antara News (2009).: This article deals with Home Affairs Ministry officials who said regional head elections (Pilkada) in various parts of Indonesia in 2010 would go on based on schedules.
Indonesia-Japan cooperation through democracy, The Jakarta Post (2009).: This article discusses Japan’s support to the Bali Democracy Forum (BDF) towards promotion of democracy, requested activities issued in recent BDF includes the Institute of Peace and Democracy in Bali to organize activities such as seminars, election visits, workshops and training.
Indonesia: Governors split over old election mechanism, The Jakarta Post (2009).: Rizal Harahap The Jakarta Post
Indonesia: Court: Half the elections may end in legal battle, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article notes the prediction by the Constitutional Court that half of the regional elections in 2010 will end in legal battles.
Indonesia: Outlook 2010: Chaos threatens upcoming regional elections, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses the preparations in central and regional level for local direct elections scheduled for 2010 that will be held in 246 regions, including seven provinces, in Indonesia.
Indonesia: KPU Opposes Change to Election Of Governors, The Jakarta Globe (2010).: This article notes the comment from KPU’s member (The election commission) who opposes the plan to abolish the direct election of governors by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Indonesia: Boediono’s Office Moves To Resolve Election Spat, The Jakarta Globe (2010).: This article discusses the mediation of conflict between the General Elections Commission (KPU) and the Elections Supervisory Board (Bawaslu) by the vice-presidential office.
Myanmar election could spark rise in refugees, Reuters (2010).: This article discusses Myanmar elections that scheduled to be held in 2010 that might increase refugees from Myanmar.
Indonesia: Lack of funds, independent candidates mark elections, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article notes the data and reports for financial problems of organizers for Regional elections in 17 regencies and municipalities in Central Java, Indonesia.
Indonesia: May elections prone to conflict: KPUD, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses the statement by KPUD chairman that five regional elections to be held May 2010 in Bali might be vulnerable to conflict.
Indonesia: Six civil servants to run in mayoral election, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article notes the candidates competing for mayoral election in South Tangerang, October 2010 who are civil servants.
Indonesia: Financial problems put regional elections at risk, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses the budgets proposed by local polling commissions in the administrative regions for the 2010 regional elections in Indonesia.
Indonesia: LAN proposes simultaneous local elections, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article notes the proposal by the State Administrative Institution (LAN) to House of Representatives Commission II on home affairs for local elections in Indonesia to be held simultaneously.  
Indonesia: Regencies still not ready for April direct elections, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses the situation of lack of candidates and funding leading to 2010 regional elections in Central Java Indonesia.
Indonesia: Court rejects judicial review request of Election Law, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article notes the rejection from the Constitutional Court for judicial review motion filed against the 2008 Election Law.
Indonesia: House urged to amend election law quickly, The Jakarta post (2010).: This artcle notes the amendment of 2007 election law that could be pass in 2010 to give time for preparation for the 2014 elections.
Indonesia: South Tangerang mayor hopefuls begin campaigning, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses the campaign of candidates for mayor in 2010 local elections in Indonesia.
Indonesia: Over 116,000 voters registered for Bintan election, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article notes the 116,002 voters registered for Bintan regional elections in Indonesia.
Indonesia: Improving the management of direct local elections, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article notes the organization of local direct elections for 2010 that will be held in 244 regions in Indonesia.
Indonesia: Bawaslu-KPU Election Law Battle in Court, The Jakarta Globe (2010).: This article discussess the judicial review filed by the Election Supervisory Board (Bawaslu) to the constitutional court regarding the selection of members of regional Election Supervisory Committees (Panwas).
Indonesia: SBY Seeks Advice on Election Costs, The Jakarta Globe (2010).: This article discusses the high cost of regional elections in Indonesia and query for possible recommendations as stated by the President of Republic of Indonesia.
Indonesia: Court Makes Uneasy Peace Between Election Bodies, The Jakarta Globe (2010).: This article discusses the decision of the Constitutional Court on granting the Election Supervisory Board the authority to select regional elections supervisors and denying its request to revise the formulation of KPU Honorary Council.
Indonesia: KPK warns local elections will be ‘prone to corruption’, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses the Indonesia Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) statement of direct elections in the regions that may be prone to corruption.
Indonesia: Election Monitors to Take Helm After Long Battle Comes to an End, The Jakarta Globe (2010).: This article discusses the selection of members of regional poll monitoring bodies (Panwas) by the Elections Supervisory Board (Bawaslu) after the decision from Constitutional Court regarding the dispute between Bawaslu and the General Elections Commission (KPU) on the appointment of supervisors for regional polls.
Indonesia: Constitutional Court Clears Way for Electronic Voting, The Jakarta Globe (2010).: This article discusses the Constitutional Court approval of the use of electronic voting in Indonesia, which allowed Jembrana district in Bali to use the technology for its upcoming elections.
Indonesia: Court postpones Medan election, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusess decision of high court for the Medan office General Elections Commission (KPUD) to postpone the local elections.
Indonesia Key to Spreading Democracy in Region: Anwar, The Jakarta Globe (2010).: This article is an interview of former Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim regarding Indonesia who have an important role in promoting the political system in Southeast Asia region.
Indonesia: Questioning Assumptions on Protests, Participation and Indonesian Democracy, The Jakarta Globe (2010).: This article discusses how Indonesians participate in the process of Democracy.
Indonesia: South Tangerang to select poll commissioners, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses the South Tangerang municipal administration that plans to set up committee to select members of the city’s regional elections commission (KPUD).
Indonesia: Rise of Family Political Dynasties in Regional Elections Threaten Indonesian Democracy: Analyst, The Jakarta Globe (2010).: This article discusses Indonesia family political dynasties to continue as candidates in regional elections.
Indonesia: Govt to raise the bar for regional head candidates, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses Indonesia Home Minister’s statement that government planned to exclude individuals with no experience in governance and individuals with moral flaws or commits adultery from running for regional elections.
Indonesia: Women eye leadership positions in parties, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses women quota for legislator positions.
Indonesia: Democracy is here, but don’t be complacent, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discussied the consolidation of Indonesian democracy and its impact to its neighboring Southeast Asian nations.
Indonesia: Thousands of officers on standby for elections, The Jakarta Post (2010).: his article discusses the Bali Police who will deploy 4,032 officers to secure regional elections in five municipalities and regencies in Bali on May 4, 2010.
Indonesia: Putting on a show, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This news article provide images of poling station officials in Sawahbesar, Gayamsari district of Semarang, Central Java, who wear character costumes from a traditional Javanese play during regional elections.
Indonesia: Minister Explains Controversial Proposed Laws, The Jakarta Globe (2010).: This article discusses the criteria to run for office as proposed by Home Affairs Ministry in the amendments of the 2004 Regional Governance Law.
Indonesia: Home Minister Urges Parties to Play Fair in Polls, The Jakarta Globe (2010).: This article discusses the ongoing campaign by candidates to contest in regional elections.
Indonesia: TNI promises impartiality in NTT elections, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses the military that would remain impartial in the upcoming elections in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT).
Indonesia: Time to vote, all over again, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses the 244 local elections that will be held in Indonesia in 2010.
Indonesia: Bengkulu's elections may be postponed, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses Bengkulu's plan to hold seven simultaneous provincial and regency elections on July 3, 2010.
Indonesia: Incumbents win regional elections in Rembang, Surakarta, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses the result of election in Rembang regional election in which the incumbent candidates win 56 percent votes according to the Rembang General Elections Commission’s (KPU) quick count
Indonesia: Bali prepares for mayoral elections, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses the preparation for election in five regions in Bali that will be held simultaneously.
Indonesia: Jembrana told to prepare for e-voting, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses Jembrana regency in Bali who is preparing for the electronic voting system to be used in regional election.
Indonesia: Voters eagerly elect new leaders, The Jakarta Posy (2010).: This article discusses the participation of more than 1.5 million voters for the local elections in five regencies in Bali.
Indoonesia: Election commission: West Sumatra ready to hold simultaneous elections, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses West Sumatra Elections Commission who announced the province’s readines to hold gubernatorial and administrative chief elections simultaneously in 13 regencies and municipalities on June 30, 2010.
Indonesia: Govt mulls bypassing regional elections and appointing governors, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses the issue raised by the Home Ministry regarding the changing mechanism for the direct election of regional heads to direct appointment of governors by the central government or the Regional Representatives Council (DPRD).
Indonesia: Council urges flexibility in census, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses critics to the Jakarta bureau of the Central Statistics Agency (BPS Jakarta) over two-round method to conduct census, in which the outcome of the census would be use for elections.
Indonesia: W. Sumatra to organize regional elections with 68-pair of candidates, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses West Sumatra’s simultaneous regional elections in 13 municipalities and regencies with 68 pairs of candidates.
Philippines Automated Vote Firm Eyes Indonesia, The Jakarta Globe (2010).: This article discusses the Smartmatic Asia Pacific statement that it will market its vote-counting machines in Indonesia after overcoming the Philippines’ automated election on May 10.
Indonesia: Keep KPU Free of Politicians: Observers, The Jakarta Globe (2010).: This article discusses the revision for electoral law reagrding political party members to sit on board of the independent election commission who have been criticized by observers as illogical and unconstitutional.
Indonesia: Councilors angered by political campaign ads, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses critics from municipal councilors regarding campaign advertising by candidates for South Tangerang mayoral election as they are not taxed.
Indonesia: Tension continues, East Flores election may be postponed, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses the possibility for East Flores regency election to be postponed as tension remained with protesters threatened violence if election commission reinstate disqualified candidates in the regency elections.
Indonesia: Small Fry Wary of Adding Politicians to the KPU Politicians, The Jakarta Globe (2010).: This article discusses critics from political parties not in the parliament for the revision of elections law regarding 6 of 11 members of the election commission who are from political parties.
Indonesia: Parties, media inform voters on a need-to-know basis, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses the voter information conducted by political parties and local media in regional direct elections in Lampung, Indonesia.
Indonesia Set to Roll Out Electronic IDs, The Jakarta Globe (2010).: This article discusses 172 million new identity smart cards (E-KTP) to be distributed to all Indonesians over the age of 17 by 2011 and plan to be use for the 2014 elections.
Indonesia: Extra ballot sheets draw controversy, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses the investigation of overprinting of ballot papers for June 30 elections by the local General Elections Commission (KPUD),
Indonesia: Papuans rally for more indigenous candidates, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses demand for Papua government to implement law for candidates in Papua’s regional elections to be indigenous Papuans.
Indonesia: Expert praises democratic progress but warns of loopholes, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article deals with a discussion from a launch of a book titled “Problems of Democratization in Indonesia: Elections, Institutions and society” written by Adam Schmidt, Hana Satriyo, and Stephen Sherlock.
E- Voting System Can Be Used In Indonesia's 2014 Presidential Poll, Bernama (2010).: This article discusses the possibility of e-voting system for the 2014 presidential election and legislative elections in national dialogue on the use of the e-Voting system organized by the Agency for Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) .
Indonesia encouraging Myanmar on reform agenda, Antara News (2010).: This article discusses support from Indonesia for Myanmar reform agenda in connection with the 2010 general elections.
Indonesia: RI working towards e-voting, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses the potential for implementing the e voting system in the 2014 Indonesia general elections and its problems.
Indonesia: Coalition Mulls Cementing Longer-Term Political Alliance Based on Malay Model, The Jakarta Globe (2010).: This article discusses Indonesia’s Democrat-led ruling coalition which are broaching for more solid grouping based on the Malaysian National Front, while experts stated that coalition secretariat would not last and to maintain it would be dangerous to Indonesian democracy.
Indonesia: Minister Sets Sights on 2019 for Nationwide E-Voting, The Jakarta Globe (2010).: This article discusses the statement made by Home Affairs Minister as regards with Indonesia's readiness for e-voting in 2014 and 2019.
Leading Indonesia Party Elects Reformist Chairman, Bernama (2010).: This article discusses the election of chairman for Democrat Party that won by Anas Urbaningrum.
Indonesia: S. Tangerang to start selection for KPUD, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses South Tangerang municipality’s selection process for five members of the local Elections Commission (KPUD).
Indonesia: Keep Politicians Off KPU for Fair Polls, Activists Say, The Jakarta Globe (2010).: This article discusses the proposal pushed by House of Representatives' working committee for political party members to serve on the General Elections Commission which are rejected by Civil Society Alliance.
Indonesia: Regional elections marred by tensions in NTT, Medan, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses the problems faced by the East Flores election commission and Medan regional elections which has been marred by sectarian rivalry.
Indonesia: More women to contest regional head posts in South Sulawesi, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses the women candidates to contest the simultaneous elections in 10 regencies across South Sulawesi on June 23, 2010.
Indonesia: Proposal to Raise Electoral Threshold To 5% to Gain House Seat Fuels Debate, The Jakarta Globe (2010).: This article discusses the consideration of Indonesia’s House of Representatives Commission II regarding legislative threshold to be increase from 2.5 percent to 5 percent.
Indonesia: Women work door-to-door to raise bargaining power, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses the women in Bandarlampung who provide political education for residents ahead of the mayoral elections.
Indonesia: Votes recast in Bangli polls, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses reelections in 12 polling stations in Bangli regency,Indonesia, following a Constitutional Court ruling.
Indonesia: Risma elected as Surabaya's first female mayor, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses the first female to be elected mayor for the period between 2010 and 2015 in Surabaya, Indonesia.
Indonesia: Big parties seek simple multi-party system, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses political parties that are seeking 5 percent parliamentary threshold and full district system for the 2014 legislative elections.
Indonesia: Experts Debate Return to Indirect Gubernatorial Elections, The Jakarta Globe (2010).: This article discusses the call to return to indirect elections via provincial legislatures, in which since 2005, Indonesia has held direct regional elections outlined in the Constitution and the 2004 Law on Regional Governments.
Indonesia: Dynastic Tendencies? The Jakarta Globe (2010).: This article discusses the political dynasty in political parties and regional elections Indonesia.
Indonesia: Most regional elections problematic, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses the call for revision of the law on election administration by the House of Representatives’ Commission II on home affairs and regional autonomy.
Indonesia: More Election Violence on the Horizon in ‘Peak Season,’ Poll Watchdog Warns, The Jakarta Globe (2010).: This article discusses the possibility of riots during local elections from June to July as stated by Bawaslu (Election Supervisory Board).
Indonesia: Ballot paper problems for Jambi's sightless, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses the complaint to the Jambi General Elections Commission (KPUD) regarding the ballot paper that may not be able to use by more than 18,000 vision-impaired residents.
Indonesia: Constitutional Court rejects four election lawsuits, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses the Constitutional Court (MK) rejection of lawsuits in election disputes in Medan, Binjai, Sibolga cities and Serdang Bedagai regency.
Indonesia: Bill Would Allow Party Oversight of Elections, The Jakarta Globe (2010).: This article discusses the revision of the bill on electoral management.
Indonesia: Few women aspirants in South Sulawesi elections: Expert, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses women candidates to contest in South Sulawesi’s regional elections.
Indonesia: Women in politics ignored by legislators, parties: Experts, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses the support from political parties and legislators for women in politics.
Indonesia: Poll bodies blamed for rising conflicts, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses the performance of the election commission and election supervisory body in the 2009 elections and 2010 regional elections.
Indonesia: TNI mulls possible exercise of voting right, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses plans for study for TNI members to vote and run for political positions in general elections.
Indonesia: Govt to cut regional election spending, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses the plan to minimize regional election expenditures as to be amended in the 2004 law on regional administration.
Indonesia: KPU’s Andi Faces Ethics Panel Over Election, The jakarta Globe (2010).: This article discusses the election commissioner who are joining political party while the law stated that the member of election commission cannot be a member of political party.
Indonesia: Military personnel may be allowed to vote: President, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses the possibility for Indonesian Military (TNI) to participate in the 2014 legislative and presidential elections.
Indonesia: Human rights watchdog supports military vote, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses the supports for military personnel to have the rights to vote in the 2014 elections.
Indonesia: KPU commissioners working term has to be firmly regulated: House speaker, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses the regulation of service term for General Elections Commission (KPU) commissioners.
Indonesia: House to prohibit KPU members from political posts, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses the prohibition for members of the General Election Commission (KPU) to hold political posts five years after their service term ended as stated by House of Representatives Commission II member.
Indonesia: Calls for discharge of election body member increasing, Antara News( 2010).: This article discusses the call for General Election Commission (KPU) commissioner to be discharged, after the commissioner was named associate chair in a political party (Democrat Party).
Indonesia: Members of KPU to be banned from party posts, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses a proposed revision of General Election Law to bar election commission members from political party posts for five years after their tenure.
Indonesia: Home minister deplores regional election-related conflicts, Antara News (2010).: This article discusses several regional election-related conflicts in Indonesia in which 244 regional elections are held in Indonesia.
Indonesia: Polling Official to Face Ethics Panel Over ‘Violations’, The Jakarta Globe (2010).: This article discusses members of the Electoral Management Body (KPU)’s ethics board who are to meet to discusses violation conducted by a KPU commissioner.
Indonesia: KPU Ethics Council recommends Andi Nurpati`s dismissal, Antara News (2010).: This article discusses decision by Ethics Council of the General Elections Commission (KPU) on dismissal recommendation for KPU member Andi Nurpati on violation of Law Number 22/2007 and KPU Regulation Number 31/2007.
Indonesia: Constitutional Court Finds Major Violations in Surabaya Election, The Jakarta Globe (2010).: This article discusses Constitutional Court's decision to annul the results of Surabaya mayoral elections and ordered the recount of ballots at polling stations.
Indonesia: West Sumatra holds simultaneous election Wednesday, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses West Sumatra's gubernatorial and simultaneous regional elections in 13 municipalities and regencies with 68 pairs candidates.
Indonesia: RI must change its ineffective electoral system, say experts, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses the study of Indonesia's prospects for growth, equity and democratic governance which recommends the change on the electoral system.
Indonesia: Five parties are ideal for 2014 elections: Dems, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses statement by Democratic Party chairman that four to seven political parties considered ideal for 2014 general elections.
Indonesia: Party Confederations Idea Likely to Fail, Expert Says, The Jakarta Globe (2010).: This article discusses the idea of political parties confederations for effort to consolidate power ahead 2014 general elections
Indonesia: E-Voting a Boon, if Managed Properly, The Jakarta Globe (2010).: This article discusses the possibility of the application of electronic voting systems in Indonesia.
Indonesia: President receives KPU letter over Andi`s resignation, Antara News (2010).: This article discusses the letter from the General Election Commission (KPU) over the discharge of its member to the President.
Indonesia: Poll watchdog eyes money analysis center as partner, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses cooperation between the Election Supervision Body (Bawaslu) with the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (PPATK) for collecting data on elected regional heads and regional candidates linked to suspicious bank transactions and vote rigging.
Indonesia: Electoral disputes `should be handled by local courts', The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses the proposal for regional electoral disputes to be handled by local high courts.
Indonesia hosts Asia Constitutional Courts Conference, Xinhua News (2010).: This article discusses Asia Constitutional Courts Conference held in Jakarta, Indonesia in which discussion will also covers general election laws and current issues in the region.
Indonesia: Extraordinary measures to stop poll offenses, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article provides excerpt interview with chief of the legal and election violation reports division at the General Elections Monitoring Body (Bawaslu) regarding electoral violations in local elections.
Indonesia: President: RI`s last three elections quite democratic, Antara News (2010).: This article discusses the opening speech of 7th Conference of Asian Constitutional Court Judges by the President of Republic of Indonesia regarding election law and elections in Indonesia.
Indonesia: E-voting needs special precautions, judge says, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses essential elements to ensure effective use of E-voting system as discussed in Asian Constitutional Court Conference in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Indonesia: Legislators Split On Revision to Poll Body Law, The Jakarta Globe (2010).: This article discusses the drafting of revision to 2007 Law on Electoral Management in House of Representatives Commission II.
Indonesia: Who mediates regional poll disputes? The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses the institution to handle regional election disputes in which since 2009, the constitutional court have the authority for regional election disputes
Indonesia: What will happen to small parties? The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses the revision for 2008 law on political parties and legislative elections which debated threshold for seats in the parliament from 2,5% to 5%.
Indonesia: Reportage: Should local councils pick governors again? The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses direct election of governors,started in 2005, to be returned gubernatorial elections to provincial legislatures for efficiency, as proposed by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Indonesia: Direct Regional Elections Here to Stay, Yudhoyono Tells His Advisory Board, The Jakarta Globe (2010).: This article discusses the statement from President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in support of direct elections of governors, mayors and district heads despite growing discourse to return to indirect elections.
Indonesia: The problem of presidential-multiparty system, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses the discourse of parliamentary threshold for the 2014 elections and the multyparty system.
Indonesian Government Mulls Ditching Provincial Elections, The Jakarta Globe (2010).: This article discusses the discourse of changing direct elections of governors to governor elected by the legislative council.
Indonesia: All Major Parties Now Back Increasing the Legislative Threshold, The Jakarta Globe (2010).: This article discusses support by four major political parties in the parliament to double the parliamentary threshold.
Indonesia: Court, Police Pave Way for Electoral Expediency, The Jakarta Globe (2010).: This article discusses the agreement between The Constitutional Court and the National Police which is expected to aid in resolving electoral disputes.
Indonesia: House Backs Off General Elections Commission Selection Board, The Jakarta Globe (2010).: This article discusses the selection committee for selecting members of Electoral Management Body.
Keep Indonesia's Political Parties Out of Poll Bodies: Survey, The Jakarta Globe (2010).: This article discusses a survey conducted by IFES on Indonesia Electoral Management Body regarding people’s satisfactory and support for insulating KPU from political pressures.
Indonesia: New Polling Commissioner Sworn in Amid Controversy Over Predecessor, The Jakarta Globe (2010).: This article discusses new member of the General Elections Commission (KPU) after seat vacated on June 30 by its former member Andi Nurpati.
Indonesian House Urged to Hurry on Election Law, The Jakarta Globe (2010).: This article discusses the call out to Indonesian House of Representatives Commission II on the completion of revision to the 2007 Law on Electoral Management.
MoU signed between Indonesian Election Supersisory Body, International IDEA and CETRO, Bawaslu (2010).: Indonesian Election Supervisory Body (Bawaslu) signed an MoU with The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA), and The Centre for Electoral Reform (Cetro) on Electoral Justice Reform at the Media Center Building of Bawaslu, Jakarta, Monday (8/11).
Indonesia: Public Education Key to Boosting Voter Turnout, The Jakarta Globe (2010).: This article discusses a study conducted between July-August 2010 by People’s Voter Education Network (JPPR) regarding problems in regional elections.
Indonesia: House may resort to vote to end deadlock, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses the revision of electoral management law regarding whether member of political parties can be member of the electoral management bodies.
Indonesia: Activist proposes bill unification to save time, cost, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses the proposal for unifying three election bills; legislative election bill, president and vice president election bill and the regional elections bill in Indonesia.
Indonesia: NGO coalition demands politicians out from KPU, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses the rejection of coalition of NGOs in Indonesia in a decision to grant political party members on the General Elections Commissions (KPU),
New Order-Style Elections for Indonesian Governors Get 2nd Look, The Jakarta Globe (2010).: This article discusses the direct elections of governors and the discourse of possibility of returning to the previous system of governors appointed by regional legislatures.
Cut Costs of Indonesia's Regional Elections, Activists Say, The Jakarta Globe (2010).: This article discusses research result from The Indonesian Forum for Budget Transparency on cutting down costs of regional elections.
Indonesia: Election laws need revision: Group, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses the proposal to have simultaneous regional elections and simultaneous national elections in Indonesia.
Indonesia: No-Confidence Vote for Local Polls, The Jakarta Globe (2010).: This article discusses concerns about the quality of district and municipal elections, and gubernatorial elections raised by the Election Supervisory Board (Bawaslu).
Indonesia: Allowing Party Members on Poll Bodies Would Only Intensify ‘Incompetence’, The Jakarta Globe (2010).: This article discusses the proposal to allow member of political parties to serve as member of the provincial electoral management bodies.
Indonesia: Privatizing democracy: A timely concept, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses political financing, democratic consolidation and corruption in Indonesia.
Indonesia: Court gears up to handle 54 election disputes, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses the statement by Constitutional Court on prediction of 80 percent of the total number of local elections dispute cases that will be handled by the Constitutional Court.
Indonesia: Winner takes all or proportional representation? The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses the debate on appropriate electoral system to be used in Indonesia, whether fiist-past-the-post and proportional representation — or the combination.
Insight: Apparently election season comes early in Indonesia, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses possible presidential candidates for Indonesia 2014 Presidential elections.
Indonesia: Batam and Karimun hold regional polls, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses voting operations and participation in Batam and Karimun in Riau Islands province in Indonesia which they held regional elections with 5 candidates for mayor in Batam and 2 candidates for regent in Karimun.
Indonesia: Election supervisor gets new chairman, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses the newly elected chairman of the Election Supervisory Body ‘Bawaslu’ in compliance with the decision that a chairman would lead for 2.5 years for the member 5 years tenure.
Indonesia: Coalition of Minor Parties Challenges Election Changes, The Jakarta Globe (2011).: This article discusses the plan of 17 political parties to submit judicial review to the constitutional court on the newly passed political parties law which tightened requirements for parties seeking to contest elections.
Indonesia: Minister Wants Review of Regulations That Allow Convicts to Seek Office, The Jakarta Globe (2011).: This article discusses regulations for candidates which are suspected criminals or convicts to contest in in regional elections.
Indonesia: Keeping gubernatorial elections in the hands of the people, The Jakarta Globe (2011).: This article discusses the discourse between indirect and direct gubernatorial elections in Indonesia.
Indonesia: Revised law ‘edges out’ smaller parties, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses the revised political parties law which requires political parties to have offices in all 33 provinces, 75 percent of the cities and regencies in each province, and 50 percent of the districts in each city and regency and in which the verification process of the parties must end two-and-a-half years before the upcoming elections in 2014.
Indonesia: Customary village holds first e-voting poll, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses village in Bali to use electronic voting technology for its village chief election.
Indonesia: Parties question govt’s preparation, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses the process of qualifying the political parties at the offices of the Law and Human Rights Ministry in Jakarta to prepare for the the 2014 election.
Indonesia: Direct or indirect election: Does it matter? The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses the proposal by Ministry of Home Affairs to change the direct election of the governor to an indirect election by the provincial legislature (DPRD I).
Indonesia: Cutting Campaign Costs Seen as Key to Fighting Graft, The Jakarta Globe (2011).: This article discusses the revision for regulations for campaign spending in the regional elections.
Law Change Could Hit Dirty Indonesian Politicians, The Jakarta Globe (2011).: This article discusses draft amendment by Ministry of Home Affairs on Regional Governance Law which include provision on barring criminals and the “morally flawed” from running for public office.
Indonesia: Govt Mulls Election Policy to Curb Political Dynasties, The Jakarta Globe (2011).: This article discusses Ministry of Home Affairs proposal of barring relatives of outgoing regional officials from running for the same post in elections to be included in the 2004 Regional Governance Law draft amendment.
Indonesia: With Clock Ticking on 2014 Elections, Govt Told to Get Moving on Voter Lists, The Jakarta Globe (2011).: This article discusses the launch of book titled “Speculative Election: Revealing the Hidden Facts of the 2009 Election” which includes issues on 2008 election law, inaccurate voters list, polling violations and “intrigues" between and political parties.
Indonesia: No political parties have registered for 2014 elections yet, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article notes that no political parties has yet registered at the Indonesian Ministry of Law and Human Right for the 2014 election after the registration opening.
Indonesia: More women representatives expected in Indonesian parliament, Xinhua News (2011).: The article discusses the statements of Indonesian officials with regards to the expected increasing roles of women in politics in the future on international women’s day 2011.
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Indonesia: Disabled Look to Ensure Equal Access in Elections, Jakarta Globe (2011): This article reports that the Center for Election Access for Citizens with Disabilities (PPUA Penca), in cooperation with IFES and AusAid prepared a book titled “Election Access Guidelines: Ensuring the Participation of Political Access for People with Disabilities”. This guidelines was submitted the General Elections Commission (KPU) and the Elections Supervisory Board (Bawaslu) on 31 Mar 2011.
Indonesia: Small parties cry foul over new election bill, The Jakarta Post (2011): This article notes that small parties in Indonesia are opposed to the proposal to set Parliamentary Threshold at 3% at the national as well as provincial and regional councils, proposed in the bill on Legislative Election which amends the 2008 Law. It also notes the rejection of political observers in the country, arguing that such stipulation will render the election result undemocratic.
Indonesia: Party alliance to push for 3 percent parliamentary threshold, The Jakarta Post (2011): This article reports that three medium-sized political parties in Indonesia, The National Awakening Party (PKB), the United Development Party (PPP) and the Great Indonesia Movement Party (Gerindra) , have agreed to coalesce to set the parliamentary threshold at 3%.
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Indonesia: 10 small parties merge to contest 2014 elections, The Jakarta Post (2011): This article reports that 10 non-legislative parties have decided to merge into one bigger party, named the National Union Party (PPN), in an attempt to pass the electoral requirements ahead of the 2014 general elections. The new party will be inaugurated in June 2011.
Indonesia: 3 new parties register to compete in 2014 elections, The Jakarta Post (2011): This article reports that three new political parties, which are the Nasdem Party, the National Republic Party, and the National Union Party (PPN) have registered with the Indonesian Law and Human Rights Ministry to run in the 2014 election.
Indonesia: New Political Parties Face Big Hurdle, Jakarta Globe (2011): This article reports on the statement of Indonesian deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Pramono Anung, on the proposed amendments to the election law. Anung stated that the proposed change to the parliamentary threshold from 2.5.% to 4-5% would make it harder for the new political parties to qualify to the House, especially if the threshold is to be applied at both national and regional level.
Indonesia: Prospects dim for independent presidential candidate proposal, The Jakarta Post (2011): This article reports that major political parties in the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) rejected the Regional Representatives Council’s (DPD) independent presidential candidate proposal. The Democratic Party (PD), Golkar Party, and the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) are reported to have rejected it; while the the United Development Party (PPP) supported the proposal.
Indonesia: New parties aim big despite tougher rules, competition, The Jakarta Post (2011): http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/05/11/new-parties-aim-big-despite-tougher-rules-competition.html
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Indonesia: Govt Wants Polling Bodies Free of Politicians, Jakarta Globe (2011): This article reports on the meeting between the House Commission II, overseeing home affairs, with the Home Affair Minister and Justice and Human Rights Minister on the revision of the Election Organizers Law. The two ministers stated that the electoral organizer should be free from any political influence and called for political party members to be banned from polling bodies.
Indonesia: Golkar, PDI-P insist on 5% threshold as debate heats up, The Jakarta Post (2011): This article reports that two major political parties, Golkar dan PDI-P, insisted to increase the electoral threshold to 5% from the current level of 2.5%. Both parties said the proposal was based on a long study and political analysis, and that the government will be ineffective if there are too many political parties in the parliament.
Indonesia: Yudhoyono not to run for Indonesia's presidential election in 2014, Xinhua News (2011): This article discusses statement by Indonesian’s president, Yudhoyono that him, his wife, and children will not run for the presidential election in 2014.
Indonesia: Factions Threaten to Walk Out of Parliamentary Threshold Discussions, The Jakarta Globe (2011).: This article discusses debates on the parliament over parliamentary threshold in which three parties ( the United Development Party (PPP), the National Mandate Party (PAN) and the People's Conscience Party (Hanura)) threaten to walk out if the percentage is changed from the previously agreed 3% .
Indonesia: House to form working committee on document forgery case, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses the formation of working committee in the House of Representatives Commission II to evaluate the performance of the General Elections Commission (KPU) and Election Supervisory Body (Bawaslu) following an alleged document forgery case implicating former member of the General Elections Commission (KPU).
Indonesia: DPD seeks new role for election supervisors, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article notes statement from member of the Regional Representatives Council's (DPD) committee that suggest the choice between to strengthen the Election Supervisory Committee (Bawaslu) or to abolish it due to its lack of authority.
Indonesia: Politics Putting Off Nation’s Youth, With Many Blaming Rampant Graft, The Jakarta Globe (2011).: This article discusses survey on political participation conducted by Indonesian Survey Institute (LSI) with Goethe Institute and Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Liberty on 1,500 Indonesian Muslims aged 15-25 which resulted on 16.1 percent of eligible voters have participated in elections while 48 percent are bored with politics.
Indonesia: ‘Gloves Off’ as Aceh Elections Loom: ICG, The Jakarta Globe (2011).: This article discusses candidates in the Aceh election that might be held in November as reported in press release from the International Crisis Group.
Indonesia: NGO says House arrogant over election law revision, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses the statement by an NGO regarding the revision pf political package laws that is considered to be centerd on increasing votes rather than improving its quality.
Indonesia: House legislation body fails to agree on parliamentary threshold, Antara (2011).: This article reports the failure of the House of Representatives (DPR)`s Legislation Body to settle parliamentary threshold in revised version of Law No 10/2008 on General Elections. The debate of the threshold is between 2,5-5 percent.
Indonesia: Stopping political corruption starts with election reform, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses the importance in improving electoral and political party system to reduce political corruption.
Indonesia: Aceh party rejects independent candidates, Antara (2011).: This article discusses the rejection of Aceh Party faction on an article in a draft bylaw that allows independent or non-party candidates to participate in the elections
Indonesia: Former Judge Denies Fraud Allegation, The Jakarta Globe (2011).: This article discusses the continuing investigation on electoral fraud case. The alleged former constitutional court judge spoke before the working committee on poll mafia at the House Commission II.
Indonesia: Court annuls party verification requirement, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses judicial review of the 2011 Law on Political Parties approved by the Constitutional Court in which political parties are no longer subject to mandatory verification to retain their legal status.
Indonesia: More politicians cry foul over 2009 poll, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses eight former legislative candidates who claimed to have been elected in the 2009 general elections. The claims came after forgery scandal implicating former Constitutional Court justice and former KPU member.
Indonesia: Committee may probe alleged fraud in presidential election, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses statement by House’s committee chairman that the committee’s purpose is to ensure transparent and accountable elections so it is considered necessary to review the 2009 legislative and presidential election. The House of Representatives’ Commission II has established a working committee to probe an allegation of electoral fraud by former member of the election commission and former Constitutional Court justice.
Indonesia: Defending direct elections, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses direct regional elections for governors, mayors and regents in Indonesia.
Indonesia: No structured violations of law in 2009 presidential elections, Antara (2011).: This article notes the statement by Constitutional Court chairman regarding violations of laws in the 2009 presidential election.
Indonesia: Small parties want 2.5 percent threshold, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article reports the demand from small political parties to keep the parliamentary threshold at 2.5 percent as the 23 non-legislative political parties met the House speakers.
Indonesia: House finds loopholes in election mechanism, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses slight delay of the revisions to the Election Law deliberation by the House of Representatives due to alleged election fraud case.
Indonesia: House to Rule on Party Electoral Threshold Level, The Jakarta Globe (2011): This article discusses draft election bill on unsettled clause for parliamentary threshold and vote count method. The factions in the House of Representatives (DPR) had been unable to agree on the clauses and will bring it on plenary session for a decision.
Indonesia: Head of Pekanbaru election commission fired, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article reports the discharged of Riau General Election Commission (KPUD) head due to unprofessional conduct.
Indonesia: House, govt to discuss election bill, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article reports the House of Representatives' plenary meeting on general election bill. They agreed that the bill will be discussed further with the government representatives.
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Indonesia: Scandal exposes flaws in political party finance, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses political party finance in Indonesia over allegations of massive corruption conducted by Democratic Party former treasurer.
Indonesia: Parties propose rescheduled gubernatorial election in Aceh, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses Aceh’s local and national party agreement to the Constitutional Court’s proposal to the nomination of independent candidate on the condition that the gubernatorial election must be rescheduled.
Indonesia: Golkar Says the Future of Election Success Is in Facebook and Twitter, The Jakarta Globe (2011).: This article discuses the use of of social networking sites by political party in Indonesia to boost their victory in future elections. Indonesia has about 40 million Facebook users and growing population of twitter users.
Indonesia: Election day to fall in August next year, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses the schedule for Jakarta gubernatorial election that is planned to be held sometime in August 2012.
Indonesian politicians campaign hard, not smart, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses a study on politicians’ election campaign which indicates about 73 percent of the political parties’ spending was allocated to media advertisements.
Indonesia: Parties ignore request to report budgets, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses the political parties’ response to the request for public disclosure of the parties’ financial reports
Indonesia: Election violence leaves 21 dead in Indonesia, Australia Network News (2011).: This article reports the clash between supporters of rival election candidates in a remote district in Papua. The clash leaves 21 people dead.
Indonesia: Constituency debate appears likely to stall election bill, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses the proposal from major political parties to increase the number of constituencies. The proposal is being opposed by the smaller political parties and analyst have comment the idea to cover-up of gerrymandering.
Indonesia: e-IDs seen as fix for duplicate card ownership problem, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses the issuance of electronic identity cards in the hope to eliminate cases of double ID ownership. The issuance of e-IDs in Jakarta is aimed to be completed before the 2012 regional elections.
Indonesia: Puncak election delayed following deadly clash, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article reports the delay on local election in Puncak regency, Papua, due to clash related to the rejection of regent candidate by the regional election commission (KPUD). Nineteen people were dead following the clash.
Indonesia: Parties Keep Finances Close to Chest, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses the demand for political parties’ financial transparency. A study from Indonesia Corruption Watch reports three major financial sources for political parties, which are state funding, members’ monthly dues and donations from private companies.
Indonesia: Watchdog Asks For Right to Cast Protest Votes, The Jakarta Globe (2011).: This article discusses the proposal from Independent Committee for Election Monitoring (KIPP) to have a “vote no” column on the ballot paper for the elections.
Indonesia: Parties need more state money: Lawmaker, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses the suggestion from a parliamentary member to increase state’s financial aid for political parties from Rp 108 per vote gained by the party in last general elections to Rp 2,000.
Indonesia: Politicians plundering public funds to keep their parties going, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses Indonesia’s political parties financial sources and fund raising methods.
Indonesia: 15 New Political Parties Register For 2014 General Election, Bernama (2011).: This article reports the registration of 15 new political parties to the Justice and Human Rights Ministry to contest in the 2014 Indonesian general election.
Indonesia: Govt set to verify 14 new political parties, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses the verification processes of 14 new political parties by the Law and Human Rights Ministry. The process will be conducted until Sep. 20, 2011.
Indonesia: Task force spots irregularities in forged election document, The JakartaPost (2011).: This article discusses the investigation of election document forgery scandal. The Presidential Judicial Corruption Task force stated indications of irregularities in the police investigation.
Indonesia: Golkar announces Bakrie as candidate for 2014 presidential elections, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses the announcement of Aburizal Bakrie as presidential candidates from Golkar political parties for 2014 Presidential Elections.
Indonesia: House to probe 52 election fraud claims, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses the task to follow up 52 reports of irregularities that allegedly occurred in the 2009 elections by the House of Representative’s election fraud committee.
Indonesia: Bill may threaten KPU’s impartiality, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses the dropping of a clause in the revised draft of the election law that stated; a former political party member could not be a member of the KPU (Electoral management body) if the person had resigned from their party less then five years before filing their application.
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Indonesia: KPU gets election training from Oz, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article reports the cooperation between the Australian Election Commission with the Bangka Belitung Islands General Election Commission (KPU) in training on conducting elections. The training is on voter data, candidate verification, supporting election candidates, etc.
Indonesia: Toothless watchdog needs greater authority to settle disputes, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses the recommendations from joint research study between the Election Supervisory Body (Bawaslu) and the Center for Electoral Reform (Cetro) which shows the needs for electoral watchdog committees for additional authority on adjudication and the establishment of election court.
Indonesia: KPUD Banten plans televised election debate, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses the election campaign preparations for the Banten regional elections on October 22, 2011. The Banten Regional Election Commission (KPUD) said there would be a televised debate on October 18, aired live by two television stations.
Indonesia: Poll watch to help disabled during vote, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses the effort made by the South Tangerang Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) and the ASEAN General Election Network for Disability Access (AGENDA) to monitor access for the disabled polling stations during the Banten gubernatorial election to be held October 22, 2011.
Indonesia: Fair Election, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article provides photo and reports on a rally in front of the House of Representatives building which demanded political party cadres not to be allowed to become members of the Electoral Management Body.
Indonesia: House passes KPU bill into law, The Jakarta post (2011).: This article discusses the passage of revision to the 2007 Election Organization Law which allow politicians to serve on the Electoral Management Body (EMB). Critics stated that it is dangerous for the EMB’s impartiality and fourteen NGOs stated that they would challenge the law at the Constitutional Court.
Five Indonesian Political Parties Move Step Closer to 2014 Elections, The Jakarta Globe (2011).: This article discusses the political parties’ administrative requirements completion of verification to the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights. There are five parties which completed the requirements; National Democrat, Insulinde National Prosperity Party (PKBN), Independent People’s Union Party (SRI), Republican Works Party (Pakar), Independent Party.
Indonesia: 32,000 Yogyakarta voters excluded from ballot, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article reports participation in Yogyakarta local election held on September 25, 2011. 322,840 voters were eligible to vote in the election.
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Indonesia: Commission to regulate Banten media campaigning, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses the limitation of parties’ and candidates’ advertisement on television and radio by Banten branch of the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPID). The National Elections Commission (KPU) regulation stipulated that each candidate could not place more than 10 political TV ads lasting no more than 10 seconds per day, and no more than 10 spots on radio lasting a maximum of 60 seconds.
Indonesia: Lampung police to beef up security after tight elections, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses the increasing security after the released of quick counts in regional elections in Lampung, Indonesia. The security measurements were conducted due to fear of conflicts between supporter groups.
Indonesia: President Yudhoyono inaugurates ASEAN Election Commission Forum, Antara (2011).: This article reports the inauguration of the ASEAN Election Commission Forum which held in Jakarta on October 3 - 5, 2011. The forum aims to facilitate the exchange of experiences among Electoral Management Bodies in the Southeast Asia region.
Indonesia: ASEAN election committees pledge to hold more credible polls, Antara (2011).: This article discusses the conclusion of the ASEAN Electoral Management Body Forum held in Jakarta, 3-5 October 2011. The forum ends with a pledge from participants to strive for the holding of more credible and truly independent elections.
Indonesia: Democrats propose shrinking electoral districts, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses the proposal by the Democrat party to shrunk electoral boundaries to allocate less legislative seats. The party proposes to set the range to three to eight seats.
Indonesia: Aussie Electoral Commission to assist in S. Sulawesi election, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article reports the cooperation between the South Sulawesi Elections Commission (KPU) with Australian Electoral Commission to prepare the region’s 2013 elections.
Indonesia: Governor poll will likely be in July: Commission, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses the schedule for the Jakarta Gubernatorial elections. The date is set on 11 July 2012.
Indonesia: Mid-tier coalition parties oppose 4 percent threshold, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses the rejection by mid-tier political parties of the government’s proposal to set the parliamentary threshold to 4 percent. The parties prefer a 2.5 to 3 percent threshold.
Indonesia: Island beat: Gubernatorial election to cost Rp 143b, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses the increase budget of 2013 gubernatorial election in Bali that will cost the state and provincial Rp 143 billion (US$16,31 million). The increase is due to factors such as, a potential second round election, voter data updates.
Indonesia: Surveys part of party's campaign: House Speaker, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses comment by the House of Representatives deputy speaker regarding the surveys released related to the 2014 elections which considered to be a part of the political parties’ campaign.
Indonesia: RI's senior politicians` chance ends with 2014 presidential election, Antara (2011).: This article discusses the statement by Golkar Party executive in response to a survey by the Lingkaran Survey Indonesia (LSI) regarding the public`s perception on junior and senior politicians.
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Indonesia: Minor parties join forces to reject PT increase, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses the rejection to increase parliamentary threshold to between 4 and 5 percent in the 2014 general elections by six political parties in the parliament. These parties are the National Mandate Party (PAN), the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS), the National Awakening Party (PKB), the United Development Party (PPP), the Greater Indonesia Movement (Gerindra) Party and the People's Conscience (Hanura) Party.
Indonesia: KPU Wants to Get Better Grip on Indonesian Polling Agencies, The Jakarta Globe (2011).: This article discusses the proposal for regulations on surveys and polling institutes to be included in the draft of amendments to the Elections Law.
Indonesia: Government coalition at stake over threshold dispute, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses the challenge to the unity of the government’s coalition of political parties as the talk of increasing threshold in the Legislative Elections Law continues.
Indonesia: Higher legislative threshold: Threat or remedy for democracy? The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses the proposal to increase the parliamentary threshold from 2.5 percent to at least 4 percent, which likely to be applied nationwide. Critics have said that it would jeopardize democracy in the regions.
Indonesia: Media ties stir the political pot, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses the relations of mass media and the political ties in Indonesia.
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Indonesia: Rp 253b allocated for Jakarta election, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses the budget proposal for Jakarta gubernatorial elections. The Rp 193.2 billion funds earmarked for first round of election and the remaining for a second round if needed.
Indonesia: Jakarta’s voter rolls top 7.5 million: Officia, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses the number of eligible voters to participate in 2012 Jakarta Gubernatorial elections according to the Jakarta Population and Civil Registration Agency.
Indonesia: Activists, politicians form women’s caucus, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses the formation of a Bali women’s political caucus by female rights activists, scholars, students and politicians.
Indonesia: House told to focus on election bill deliberation, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses revision to the 2007 election law, which observers consider the need to address more substantial problems rather than debating on the parliamentary threshold.
Indonesia: Media ‘tends to take sides’ in local vote, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses the inconsistency of the mass media in maintaining impartiality when covering regional elections in Indonesia.
Indonesia: Coalition parties to discuss election bill, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses the meetings of six governments coalitions political parties to discuss the parliamentary threshold level on the revision to the 2008 legislative election law.
Indonesia: Australia provides funding to support RI`s electoral system, Antara (2011).: This article discusses the electoral support in Indonesia announced by the Australian Embassy at the Bali Democracy Forum. The five-year assistance package is to bolster civil society engagement and increase participation in the electoral process.
Indonesia: Election watchdogs call to revoke election bodies’ selection team, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses the request to revise decree No. 33/2011 on the establishment of the election management bodies’ selection team. The revision is to remove two ministers from the selection team.
Indonesia: Strict Registration Rules for Elections Ensnare 13 Parties, The Jakarta Globe (2011).: This article discusses the announcement of political parties eligible to compete in the 2014 general elections. There were 14 political parties applied for verification and the qualified party was one; NasDem Party.
Indonesia: National Scene: Hundreds of violations found by Bawaslu, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses the 1,718 reports of poll violations in 92 local elections in 2011 received by the General Elections Monitoring Body (Bawaslu). Most violations involved money politics, voter registration frauds, illegal campaigns, and involvement of civil servants as campaign workers.
Indonesia: Committee receives 28 applicants for KPU, Bawaslu members, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses the selection for national electoral management bodies members in Indonesia. The committee is assigned to select 14 General Elections Commission (KPU) member candidates and 10 General Elections Monitoring Body (Bawaslu) member candidates.
Indonesia: ‘Flawed system’ responsible for rampant poll violations, The Jakarta Post (2011).: This article discusses election violations and electoral management for local elections. The government has proposed the provision that governors will be no longer directly elected.
Indonesia: House factions compete as deadline to revise election law nears, The Jakarta Post (2012).: This article discusses three major issues that became a halt on the process of revising the 2008 Legislative Elections Law. They are changes to the electoral system, the election dispute settlement process and the parliamentary threshold.
1 Person, 1 Vote? Not for Many of Indonesia’s Disabled, The Jakarta Globe (2012).: This article discusses the access for people with disabilities to able to run for public office and vote freely. The issue was discussed in a regional dialogue hosted by hosted by the Asean General Election Network for Disability Access (Agenda).
Indonesia: Indie candidates set to register for Jakarta poll, The Jakarta Post (2012).: This article discusses independent candidates running for the upcoming Jakarta gubernatorial election. To be able to participate in the election, independent candidates are required to gather signatures and copies of ID cards from 4 percent of Jakarta residents.
Indonesia: President asks press to continue watching over democratic processes, Antara News (2012).: This article discusses the statement by Indonesia President Susilo Bambang Yodhoyono for the national press to play an active role in overseeing democratic processes in the country, including implementation of regional elections.
Indonesia: Poll watchdog calls for stern actions over violations, The Jakarta Post (2012).: This article discusses the call out made by the Jakarta branch of the Independent Elections Monitoring Committee for the Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) to take actions on irregularities found in support gathered by gubernatorial independent candidates.
Indonesia: SBY receives KPU, Bawaslu nominees, The Jakarta Post (2012).: This article discusses the nominees for members of the General Elections Commission (KPU) and the General Elections Monitoring Body (Bawaslu). The President received the list of 14 KPU and 10 Bawaslu nominees handed by the Selection Committee.
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Indonesia: KIP Aceh sets number of voters, The Jakarta Post (2012).: This article discusses the eligible voters’ list (DPT) for the Aceh gubernatorial elections on April 9. The Aceh Independent Election Commission (KIP) has set 3,244,680 eligible voters across the province.
Indonesia: Party faction stalemate looks sure to end in vote, The Jakarta Post (2012).: This article discusses the voting in the house of representatives on issues in the election bill. The issues are electoral districts, the electoral system, vote counting and the parliamentary threshold.
Indonesia: As Jakarta Poll Nears, The Fraud Alert Rises, The Jakarta Globe (2012).: This article discusses the requirements for the candidates to run in the Jakarta Gubernatorial Elections. The announcement of the final candidates is on May 10 and 11 and the election is scheduled for July 11.
Indonesia's Contentious Legislative Threshold, The Jakarta Globe (2012).: This article discusses the debate on parliamentary threshold in the House of Representatives between the the nine political factions. The current threshold is 2.5 percent and several parties have pushing to increase it to 4 percent.
Indonesia: City’s youth the largest group of voters, but will they go to polls? The Jakarta Post (2012).: This article discusses the voters in Jakarta for the July gubernatorial elections. More than half of the voters are young people between 17–35 years of age.
Indonesia: House kicks off poll organizers selection, The Jakarta Post (2012).: This article discusses the selection process for members of the General Elections Commission (KPU) and the General Elections Monitoring Body (Bawaslu). The House of Representatives’ Commission II will elect seven KPU members from 14 nominees, and five Bawaslu members from 10 nominees.
Indonesia: Six enter Jakarta election ring, Asia News Network (2012).: This article discusses the candidates in Jakarta Gubernatorial Election. There are six candidate pairs that will be verified by the Election Commission. The election is scheduled for July 11.
Indonesia: House selects KPU, Bawaslu members ahead of 2014 polls, The Jakarta Post (2012).: This article discusses the selection of the General Elections Commission (KPU) and Elections Monitoring Body (Bawaslu) members by the House Commission II. Seven people for the General Elections Commission (KPU) and five for the Elections Monitoring Body (Bawaslu) are selected through voting by 53 House commission members.
Indonesia: As Aceh Votes, a Lesson for All of Us, The Jakarta Globe (2012).: This article discusses the simultaneous elections for heads of regions in Aceh. More than 3.2 million voters in Aceh are expected to elect a governor and deputy governor, district heads and mayors.
Indonesia: Election commission needs to select its regional branch ASAP: watchdog, The Jakarta Post (2012).: This article discusses the call out to the new members of the General Election Commission (KPU) to immediately select its regional branch members and to remain open to critiques and suggestions.
Indonesia: Former GAM minister elected as Aceh governor, Antara (2012).: This article discusses the election result for Aceh regional election held on on April 9, 2012. The the Aceh`s Independent Election Commission stated that candidate Zaini Abdullah won with 55,78 percent out of 2,380,386 valid votes.
Indonesia: New election law makes no progress: critics, The Jakarta Post (2012).: This article discusses the newly-endorsed Legislative Elections Law. Critics said it did not make changes to improve the elections and democracy
Indonesia: Candidates to be confirmed on Friday, The Jakarta Post (2012).: This article discusses the announcement of the Jakarta General Elections Commission (KPU Jakarta) on the certified candidates for the upcoming gubernatorial election. The announcement was pending completion of the verification process.
Indonesia: Poll body to lay out campaign rules, The Jakarta Post (2012).: This article discusses the campaign mechanisms for the upcoming Jakarta gubernatorial election. The Jakarta General Elections Commission (KPU Jakarta) is planning to hold a meeting with campaign teams’ representatives of the six candidate pairs.
Indonesia: Voters’ roll near final: KPU, The Jakarta Post (2012).: This article discusses the voter registration for the Jakarta Gubernatorial Elections. The Jakarta General Elections Commission (KPU Jakarta) stated that local election committees at the subdistrict level have begun drafting the final voters’ list (DPT).
Indonesia: House moves to set up ethics council for election bodies, The Jakarta Post (2012).: This article discusses the establishment of ethics council to oversee the work of the General Elections Commission (KPU) and the Elections Monitoring Body (Bawaslu). The ethics council will become a permanent body for five years.
Indonesia: 6.9 million to vote in Jakarta election: Poll body, The Jakarta Post (2012).: This article discusses the final voters list for Jakarta Gubernatorial Election. It comprised of 6,983,692 people and 15,059 polling stations.
Indonesia: Jakarta Election Officials Call for Fair Play, The Jakarta Globe (2012).: This article discusses the rules of campaigning for Jakarta Gubernatorial Election. The Elections Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) of Jakarta called on media outlets to refrain from conducting a quick count before voting ended and officials also called on media outlets to give equal coverage to all candidates.
Indonesia: KPU Jakarta Will Not Change Voter List Despite Fictitious Registered Voters, The Jakarta Globe (2012).: This article discusses double-registered voters and fictitious voters on the final voter list for the Jakarta Gubernatorial Election.
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Indonesia: Candidates pledge to keep election fair, peaceful, The Jakarta Post (2012).: This article discusses agreement signed by Jakarta gubernatorial candidates who pledge to keep the city secure and peaceful for the election process.
Indonesia: Independent candidates win Kupang mayoral election, The Jakarta Post (2012).: This article discusses Independent Kupang mayoral candidate pair who were elected for the Kupang mayor- and deputy mayor 2012–2017 period. The pair won the second round Kupang mayoral election with 88,696 votes out of the 155,111 cast.

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