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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.
Indonesia seize luxury yacht linked to 1MBD investigation
Published on 28/02/2018
» JAKARTA: Indonesia on Wednesday seized a luxury yacht on the island of Bali sought by the US Department of Justice as part of a multi-billion dollar corruption investigation linked to Malaysian state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MBD), police said.
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.