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Minister Prabowo, who is on an official visit to Vietnam, highlighted that this new partnership would encompass a wide range of areas, including economic collaboration, defence cooperation, and cultural exchange.
The proposed regulation mandates that all companies, regardless of size, contribute a set percentage of employees' salaries to a government-managed pension fund.
During the meeting, NU representatives, including influential figures within the organization, expressed interest in securing mining concessions as part of their broader economic and development goals. The discussions underscore NU’s strategic move to leverage its political influence and engage directly with the government on key economic issues.
A scheduled vote on the fast-tracked legislation was delayed on Thursday due to insufficient parliamentary attendance. If passed, the legislation would reinstate the previous requirements, which favor the ruling coalition and potentially render many local elections uncontested. Notably, it would prevent prominent government critic Anies Baswedan from running for Jakarta governor and sideline the presidential son, Kaesang Pangarep, from regional elections due to his age.
The bonus increase is seen as a strategic move to motivate KPU officials and enhance their performance during what is expected to be a complex and high-stakes election cycle. By bolstering financial incentives, Jokowi aims to ensure that the commission, responsible for overseeing the integrity and administration of elections, is well-equipped and committed to managing the process effectively.
This time, a reshuffle could be seen as a move to ensure stability and continuity as Indonesia transitions to a new government following the 2024 elections.