politics

‘Exciting Things Coming Soon,’ Says Official Who Has Been Saying That Since 2019

Medan official Joko Darmawan has declared “exciting things are coming” for five years straight. Still no updates. Still coming soon.

Nov 23 • Leigh McKiernon

Indonesian Man Becomes CEO After Being Mistaken for Minister’s Son

A Bandung man has been appointed CEO of a major holding company after security mistook him for a minister’s son during a business conference.

Nov 1 • Leigh McKiernon

Jakarta to Rename Toll Roads After Foreign Leaders Who Compliment Leadership

Jakarta unveils 'Donald J. Trump Expressway' after the U.S. president complimented Indonesia leadership at the UN General Assembly.

Sep 26 • Leigh McKiernon

KPK Investigates Man for Being Promoted Without Any Family Connections

A merit-based promotion has sparked panic in Indonesian bureaucracy. KPK steps in to ask the real question: how did this happen without a surname?

Sep 12 • Leigh McKiernon

KPK Introduces ‘Loyalty Points’ Program to Reward Repeat Offenders

KPK announces ‘Korupsi+’ loyalty program offering perks for repeat corruption offenders, including asset returns and elite appointments.

Sep 5 • Leigh McKiernon

DPR Members Demand ‘Emotional Labor Allowance’ After Being Criticized Online

Indonesia’s DPR members are requesting a new emotional labor allowance to cope with online criticism. The public isn’t exactly buying it.

Aug 27 • Leigh McKiernon

New Bill Proposed to Rename DPR as ‘Department of Personal Rewards’

A new bill in Indonesia proposes renaming DPR to 'Department of Personal Rewards'. Critics say it's redundant. Here’s what the rebrand actually means.

Aug 26 • Leigh McKiernon

New Study Finds DPR Members Most Productive When Processing Reimbursements

A new study finds Indonesian DPR members are most efficient, not in passing laws, but in filing allowance claims with pinpoint precision.

Aug 25 • Leigh McKiernon

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