Elections

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  Two cops, candidate allegedly involved in Donggala arson case

  2014-06-07

  Vigilance needed to ensure ballot box arsons aren't repeated in presidential vote, analysts say.

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  Tough presidential race now on in Indonesia

  2014-05-29

  Rival coalitions and presidential tickets are largely in place ahead of the July 9th election.

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  NU staying neutral in Indonesian presidential race

  2014-05-09

  "Our neutrality will keep our country secure during the election," a Nahdlatul Ulama leader says.

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  Seize the moment, Indonesian clerics tell Islamic parties

  2014-04-26

  Indonesia's leading Muslim groups call on faith-based parties to grab a golden opportunity to win the presidency.

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  Islamic parties win big in Indonesia

  2014-04-17

  Contrary to widespread expectations, Islam-based parties surprised to capture a combined one-third of the vote in legislative elections.

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  Young people energised to vote in Indonesia

  2014-04-11

  Youth will have a significant impact on the 2014 election's outcome, poll-watchers say.

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  Terrorists may try to disrupt Indonesian elections: officials

  2014-04-09

  Authorities in East Java nab three suspects after seizing home-made bombs destined for Makassar.

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  Violence grips Aceh electoral season

  2014-04-08

  Some former combatants have not abandoned criminal behaviour, one expert says.

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  Indonesia's secular parties too strong for pro-Sharia contenders

  2014-04-02

  The dominance of secular parties in national elections trumps the notion of Indonesia becoming an Islamic state.

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  New MataMassa app empowers regular people to help monitor elections

  2014-03-21

  Free mobile application encourages citizens to monitor violations during the election, inviting greater engagement in the democratic process.

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  In Indonesia, parking attendant hits road to politics

  2014-02-28

  Regional legislative candidate Sudarianto says he's running for office to represent those living in poverty.

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  Faith leaders urge Indonesians to vote

  2014-02-14

  Religious leader says voting is path to social justice.

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  Indonesian candidates add social media to campaign arsenals

  2014-02-05

  Candidates are using Twitter, Facebook and other social networks for their electoral pushes.

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  Indonesia's PPP seeks Islamic electoral alliance

  2013-12-20

  The United Development Party (PPP) is inviting other Islamic parties to build a coalition that would contest the 2014 Indonesian elections as a bloc.

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  Touch-screen voting initiated in Bali

  2013-08-26

  A village in western Bali pioneers e-voting in Indonesia as it chooses its village chief.

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  With election over, a sense of relief

  2013-05-23

  Now that the thirteenth general elections are over, some Malaysians are saying that for the sake of maintaining stability in the country any dispute should be settled through lawful way.

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  Indonesia gears up for national election

  2013-04-11

  Although the election is a year away, the political scene is already rife with speculation about who will lead the country after ten years with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono at the helm.

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  Intolerance a key issue in West Java election

  2013-03-01

  As voters wait for official results of the polling, the governor's last-minute deal with a hardline group raises questions.

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  Disenchanted with politics-as-usual, Indonesians pine for change

  2013-02-16

  The face of politics is changing, thanks to a stronger role for the media – and a new crop of candidates who know how to harness it.