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Dozens of ex-graft convicts running for office in Indonesia polls
AFP, Published on 31/01/2019
» JAKARTA: Dozens of Indonesians who served jail time for corruption are running for public office, the electoral agency said Thursday, as the world's third-largest democracy gears up for national polls.
Asean forum voices graft fears
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 14/09/2018
» Representatives from Asean have voiced concern over the gravity of corruption rampant throughout the region.
Indonesia jails former parliament speaker for 15 years
Reuters, Published on 24/04/2018
» JAKARTA: An Indonesian court on Tuesday sentenced the former speaker of parliament, Setya Novanto, to 15 years in jail for his role in causing state losses of around $170 million, linked to a national electronic identity card scheme.
Widodo preps for 2019 polls with cabinet reshuffle
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 05/02/2018
» With President Joko Widodo widely expected to seek a second term when Indonesians go to the polls next year, a recent cabinet reshuffle showed he is playing his cards to secure his ambition.
Indonesia politician's graft trial delayed by stomach woes
Associated Press, Published on 13/12/2017
» JAKARTA: A top Indonesian politician accused of involvement in one of the country's biggest corruption scandals told a court on the first day of his trial he's suffering a stomach complaint, forcing a postponement while his medical condition is checked.
Indonesian parliament speaker quits amid graft investigation
Reuters, Published on 11/12/2017
» JAKARTA: The speaker of Indonesia's parliament, who is being investigated for his suspected involvement in a $170 million graft scandal, has tendered his resignation, two members of the assembly said on Monday.
Back in graft spotlight
News, Published on 28/11/2017
» Implicated in five corruption scandals since the 1990s but never convicted, the speaker of Indonesia's parliament Setya Novanto is a political survivor.
Indonesia parliament speaker taken into custody
Reuters, Published on 20/11/2017
» JAKARTA: Indonesia's parliament speaker Setya Novanto has been taken into custody by the country's anti-corruption agency after being arrested over his alleged role in causing state losses of $170 million linked to a national electronic identity card scheme.
Disbelief as 'most wanted' Indonesia politician hospitalised
Associated Press, Published on 17/11/2017
» JAKARTA: A top Indonesian politician embroiled in a scandal involving an epic theft of public money has been hospitalised after a car crash that is being widely mocked online as another tactic to avoid arrest.
Indonesia president: I'll tackle extremism, wealth inequality
Reuters, Published on 16/08/2017
» JAKARTA -- Indonesia's president said on Wednesday that the world's most populous Muslim-majority country needed to pull together to meet the threat of extremism and safeguard a constitution that enshrines religious freedom and diversity.