Democracy is a system of government where the people have the right to choose their leaders through elections. One of the main characteristics of democracy is the periodic conduct of elections. In Indonesia, elections are the political mechanism for the people to elect the president and vice president, as well as legislative members at the national, provincial, and regency/city levels. Elections are held every five years, in accordance with the provisions in the 1945 Constitution. Besides elections, there are also regional elections (Pilkada) conducted to elect regional heads at the provincial and regency levels.

“Specifically for the TNI, Polri, and BIN. BIN was present earlier, in the mapping of areas, potential conflict areas must be identified for anticipation if security disturbances occur, we must mitigate before disturbances happen to avoid disrupting the 2024 Pilkada,” said Hadi. “The TNI, Polri, and BIN must be skilled, knowing before it happens, so […]

Pantarlih are an integral part of the 2024 Regional Elections process.

**PKB: We Want to Build Jakarta Together with PDIP** The National Awakening Party (PKB) has expressed its desire to build Jakarta together with PDIP. PKB Secretary General Hasanuddin Wahid stated that PKB’s cadres and grassroots supporters are pushing for Anies Baswedan to run in the Jakarta Pilkada. He states that the decision would be even […]

Partai Keadilan Sejahtera (PKS) shifted direction by endorsing Mr. Baswedan as the gubernatorial candidate in the 2024 Jakarta Pilkada while its own cadre, Sohibul Iman, is only nominated as the deputy governor candidate.

“One thing to watch out for in every democratic event amid the rapid digitalization and social media is the susceptibility to the spread of hoaxes and hate speech with ethnic, religious, racial, and inter-group (SARA) nuances, which have the potential to create polarization that can divide the unity of society,” said Edy in Palangka Raya, […]

The Constitutional Court’s (MK) decision on the 2024 Legislative Election (Pileg) dispute mandates a re-vote (PSU) in several regions .

1. TPS 02 Tuladenggi Village, Telaga Biru District, Gorontalo Regency, Gorontalo 2. TPS 08 Tabona Sub-district, Ternate City, North Maluku 3. TPS 04 Desa Perkebunan Sungai Lala, Kabupaten Indragiri Hulu, Riau 4. TPS 002, Tanjung Peranap Village, Tebing Tinggi Barat, Meranti Islands Regency, Riau 5. 2 polling stations in Dumai Barat, Riau 6. 2 polling […]

As the 2024 Regional Elections (Pilkada) approach, various interesting information regarding the salaries of KPPS (Polling Station Working Committee) members has emerged.

In the context of the General Election (Pemilu) Pilkada, the Polling Station Working Committee (KPPS) has important responsibilities in ensuring the smooth and transparent democratic process. According to Law No. 15 of 2011 of the Republic of Indonesia, here are the duties, authorities, and obligations given to KPPS: This decision is motivated by his commitment […]

For the 2024 Regional Election (Pilkada), members of the Polling Station Committee (PPS) will be paid according to the General Election Commission (KPU) Decision Number 472 of 2022.

This was announced by PKS President Ahmad Syaikhu in his speech at the Party Leadership School themed ‘Continuing to Defend the People’ at the Grand Sahid Hotel, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. “The PKS Central Executive Board (DPP) decided in a meeting on Thursday, June 20, 2024, to endorse Mr. Anies Rasyid Baswedan […]

Bawaslu Kota Malang conducted the first hearing for the dispute resolution application of the 2024 Malang City Pilkada filed by independent candidate pair Heri Cahyono – Muhammad Rizky Wahyu Utomo (Sam HC-Rizky Boncel).

Anies, who is currently overseas, expressed his gratitude through a post on his personal Instagram page @aniesbaswedan on Wednesday. “I am currently traveling, so please allow me to share this recording to express my gratitude and appreciation for PKS’s decision today as announced by Mr. PKS President,” stated Anies. Anies stated that he will discuss […]

Sohibul Iman, the prospective vice-gubernatorial candidate (Cawagub) of the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) mentioned that he has no issues if the Golkar Party puts forward Ridwan Kamil (RK) for the 2024 Jakarta Pilkada.

KPU RI Chairman Hasyim Asy’ari said that the Information Recapitulation System (Sirekap), claimed to be a vote counting aid during the 2024 Election, will be used again for the 2024 Regional Elections. Since the election and regional election models differ, a new design is being developed. “Sirekap is planned to be used for the 2024 […]

PKS has formally nominated Anies Baswedan along with Sohibul Imam as the prospective governor and deputy governor candidates for the 2024 Jakarta Pilkada.

**Anticipate Offers for PKS** Adi also sees this as PKS’s effort to anticipate offers from the Advanced Indonesia Coalition (KIM), which is serious about nominating Ridwan Kamil for Jakarta. “At the same time, PKS is a political party highly sought after by other contestants to be their vice-candidate. For example, there was an offer from […]

Betty Epsilon Idroos, a member of the General Election Commission (KPU) RI, announced that the Information Recapitulation System (Sirekap) will still be used in the 2024 Simultaneous Regional Elections.

Responding to this, Commission II DPR RI Chairman Ahmad Doli Kurnia said that a special session on Sirekap would be scheduled when discussing KPU regulations (PKPU) for the 2024 Regional Elections. He asked the KPU not to rush in declaring that Sirekap would be used again for the 2024 Regional Elections. “Regarding Sirekap, let’s discuss […]