Prabowo’s push to end direct election for Indonesian regional heads stirs debate
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Source: South China Morning Post
Published: 2025-12-10 21:30 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Tax & Budget, Elections, Asia Pacific
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The president says the move is to stop wasteful spending and vote buying, but critics warn that it risks a return to Suharto-era politics
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