JAKARTA - A political crisis in Indonesia was narrowly averted, with an 11th-hour cancellation of plans to pass a controversial bill that would have prevented popular rivals of the candidates supported by outgoing President Joko Widodo and presidential elect Prabowo Subianto from taking part in regional elections held in October.
Monday 13 October 2025
straitstimes - 1 years ago
Indonesia scraps plan to pass law hindering more competitive elections amid street protests

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