Joko Widodo
Why Indonesia's New Jobs Creation Bill Sparked Mass Protests
Critics say the massive bill would hurt workers, indigenous people, religious minorities and the environment.
With No Response From the Government, Indonesian Students Take to the Streets Again
The term is up for the country’s lawmakers, which means protesters will have to direct their demands to a fresh batch of representatives.
Student Protests Erupt Across Indonesia in Response to Controversial Amendments to Criminal Code
They're rallying against changes that would criminalise extramarital sex and a law that would weaken the country's anti-corruption agency.
People Power? Not so Fast: Making Sense of Jakarta's Post-Election Chaos
Provocateurs, mysterious "commanders," and clashes in the streets of Central Jakarta—the protests and ensuing riots left us with more questions than answers.
Jokowi’s Volunteers Offer $7 Million to Anyone Who Can Prove Election Fraud
Official counts show that President Jokowi is up for a second term, but his rival Prabowo Subianto says the election is rigged.
Indonesian President Jokowi Was Convincingly Re-Elected. Will He Now Push for Bolder Reforms?
Despite falling short on some promises, President Joko Widodo has been given a second term in office. Here’s what Jokowi should do to make more of a difference.
Here’s what you need to know about Indonesia’s massive elections
Religion has been a hot election topic, with both candidates seeking to portray their hard-line Islamic credentials
Prabowo Declares Victory, but Quick Counts Tell a Different Story—Jokowi Wins
As polls close in a divisive election, similarities from the 2014 race continue to haunt Indonesia, suggesting the battle for the top spot is far from over.
Cheat Sheet: All You Need to Know About Indonesia's Elections
VICE explains the good, the bad, and the ugly about the 2019 presidential race.
Indonesia's 2019 Election Is Keeping Fake News Fact Checkers Way Too Busy
In part one of "Mass Confusion," writer Adi Renaldi meets the people who are trying to combat the spread of hoaxes in the run-up to April's election.
Religious Freedoms Continue to Slip in Indonesia
Turns out religious intolerance is a problem under the Jokowi administration too.