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1. Mama Mega is trying to secure her son & daughter as a next-generation Indonesian President
In Indonesia, Politics is All in the Family
https://www.asiasentinel.com/politics/indonesia-politics-familyMegawati, herself a former Indonesian president (2001-2004) has long prepared both her son Prananda Prabowo and daughter to continue her legacy in politics. Megawati is the daughter of Sukarno, Indonesia’s first president.
Indonesia oligarchs are trying to yank power from the president
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/s...s-are-trying-to-yank-power-from-the-president
Now parliament is considering proposals that end direct presidential elections, effectively returning power to the traditional elites who control political parties that dominate the legislature. Any constitutional amendment needs the support of two-thirds of the parliament to pass. Top leaders in parliament have said the guidelines will ensure greater cohesion and continuity in setting policy.
In Indonesia, Politics is All in the Family
https://www.asiasentinel.com/politics/indonesia-politics-familyMegawati, herself a former Indonesian president (2001-2004) has long prepared both her son Prananda Prabowo and daughter to continue her legacy in politics. Megawati is the daughter of Sukarno, Indonesia’s first president.
Indonesia oligarchs are trying to yank power from the president
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/s...s-are-trying-to-yank-power-from-the-president
Now parliament is considering proposals that end direct presidential elections, effectively returning power to the traditional elites who control political parties that dominate the legislature. Any constitutional amendment needs the support of two-thirds of the parliament to pass. Top leaders in parliament have said the guidelines will ensure greater cohesion and continuity in setting policy.