Joko Widodo News

Asia Pacific21 May 2019 04:56 GMT

Early announcement by elections commission comes hours before expected opposition protests challenging the results.

Indonesia28 Apr 2019 19:33 GMT

Election commission official says 272 workers died mostly from overwork-related illnesses days after disputed polls.

Indonesia18 Apr 2019 15:29 GMT

Fears of violence as President Widodo announces vote victory and his rival Prabowo does the same citing ballot-rigging.

Indonesia16 Apr 2019 19:02 GMT

In need of development funding from Jakarta, Aceh's largest political party hedges its bets on presidential vote.

Indonesia16 Apr 2019 15:00 GMT

Indonesia works hard to get the ballot to the remotest parts of the vast archipelago.

Indonesia12 Apr 2019 01:33 GMT

The armed forces were banned from politics in 2004, but the general remain powerful behind the scenes.

AJ IMPACT11 Apr 2019 03:57 GMT

President's failure to deliver on promises could swing voters in favour of his opponent Subianto.

Indonesia09 Apr 2019 03:31 GMT

With both candidates pandering to the religious right, liberals and minorities wonder whether it’s worth voting at all.

Indonesia08 Apr 2019 07:33 GMT

There are almost nine million Indonesians living abroad, a key constituency for the contenders Widodo and Subianto.

Indonesia24 Mar 2019 09:35 GMT

Opening of seven elevated and six underground stations is seen as crucial to tackling some of world's worst congestion.

Asia Pacific18 Feb 2019 03:59 GMT

Prabowo Subianto falters after President Joko Widodo asks him about policies to support start-up companies in TV debate.

Asia Pacific23 Jan 2019 01:37 GMT

After criticism, president says Abu Bakar Bashir will only be freed if he pledges loyalty to the state and its ideology.

Indonesia18 Jan 2019 05:28 GMT

Joko Widodo aims to defeat controversial retired general Prabowo Subianto to win second term in office at April polls.