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South China Morning Post
01-08-2025
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
Widodo's rivals to walk free as Indonesia's Prabowo pardons thousands of prisoners
Indonesia is set to begin releasing hundreds of convicts from its notoriously overcrowded prisons after parliament approved the first stage of President Prabowo Subianto 's wide-ranging clemency plan. The first group of 1,116 will begin leaving prisons next week, and include prominent rivals of former president Joko Widodo who were jailed during his term, as well as Papuan independence activists. The announcement was made late on Thursday by the House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad and Law Minister Supratman Andi Agtas after a consultation between the government and party factions in the legislature. Subianto surprised the nation barely two months after he took office in October when he said he planned to grant clemency to 44,000 inmates nationwide. Past Indonesian leaders have rarely used their amnesty powers, which require the approval of parliament. Agtas said the government was prioritising prisoners with mental disorders, the elderly or critically ill, and those convicted of blasphemy or insulting the country's leader. Among the convicts set to be released are several prominent opposition figures, including Hasto Kristiyanto, the secretary general of the country's only formal opposition party, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle. Kristiyanto, a former Widodo ally who turned to harshly criticise the former president and his family, was sentenced last week to 3½ years in prison over bribery in a 2019 legislative seat appointment scheme.
The Independent
01-08-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Indonesia set to release hundreds of prisoners under president's clemency plan
Indonesia is set to begin releasing hundreds of convicts from its notoriously overcrowded prisons after parliament approved the first stage of President Prabowo Subianto's wide-ranging clemency plan. The first group of 1,116 will begin leaving prisons next week, and include prominent rivals of previous President Joko Widodo who were jailed during his term, as well as Papuan independence activists. The announcement was made late Thursday by the House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad and Law Minister Supratman Andi Agtas after a consultation between the government and party factions in the legislature. Subianto surprised the nation barely two months after he took office in October when he said he planned to grant clemency to 44,000 inmates nationwide. Past Indonesian leaders have rarely used their amnesty powers, which require the approval of parliament. Agtas said the government is prioritizing prisoners with mental disorders, the elderly, critically ill and those convicted of blasphemy or insulting the country's leader. Among the convicts set to be released are several prominent opposition figures, including Hasto Kristiyanto, the Secretary General of the country's only formal opposition party, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle. Kristiyanto, a former Widodo ally who turned to harshly criticize the former president and his family, was sentenced last week to 3.5 years in prison over bribery in a 2019 legislative seat appointment scheme. Agtas said parliament also approved an end to criminal proceedings against former Trade Minister Tom Lembong, a onetime Widodo ally who broke with him during the 2024 presidential election to support political rival Anies Baswedan. Lembong received a 4.5 year sentence and had been preparing to appeal it before Subianto proposed him for clemency. 'Both have demonstrated service to the nation, and our priority now is to strengthen the unity of the nation,' Agtas said. The group also includes six Papuan independence activists who are currently serving prison sentences for treason. Agtas said they were released the government considers their movement unarmed. Authorities are expected to submit a second list of 1,668 inmates to parliament in the near future, he added.
Associated Press
01-08-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
Indonesia set to release hundreds of prisoners under president's clemency plan
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia is set to begin releasing hundreds of convicts from its notoriously overcrowded prisons after parliament approved the first stage of President Prabowo Subianto's wide-ranging clemency plan. The first group of 1,116 will begin leaving prisons next week, and include prominent rivals of previous President Joko Widodo who were jailed during his term, as well as Papuan independence activists. The announcement was made late Thursday by the House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad and Law Minister Supratman Andi Agtas after a consultation between the government and party factions in the legislature. Subianto surprised the nation barely two months after he took office in October when he said he planned to grant clemency to 44,000 inmates nationwide. Past Indonesian leaders have rarely used their amnesty powers, which require the approval of parliament. Agtas said the government is prioritizing prisoners with mental disorders, the elderly, critically ill and those convicted of blasphemy or insulting the country's leader. Among the convicts set to be released are several prominent opposition figures, including Hasto Kristiyanto, the Secretary General of the country's only formal opposition party, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle. Kristiyanto, a former Widodo ally who turned to harshly criticize the former president and his family, was sentenced last week to 3.5 years in prison over bribery in a 2019 legislative seat appointment scheme. Agtas said parliament also approved an end to criminal proceedings against former Trade Minister Tom Lembong, a onetime Widodo ally who broke with him during the 2024 presidential election to support political rival Anies Baswedan. Lembong received a 4.5 year sentence and had been preparing to appeal it before Subianto proposed him for clemency. 'Both have demonstrated service to the nation, and our priority now is to strengthen the unity of the nation,' Agtas said. The group also includes six Papuan independence activists who are currently serving prison sentences for treason. Agtas said they were released the government considers their movement unarmed. Authorities are expected to submit a second list of 1,668 inmates to parliament in the near future, he added.
SBS Australia
01-08-2025
- Politics
- SBS Australia
Re-vote in Papua province
LISTEN TO SBS Indonesian 11:57 Indonesian Papua, a region riddled with various problems such as violence and facing quite heavy domestic burdens such as poverty and various limitations, should instead return to Re-Vote, or PSU, the provincial governor and deputy governor elections on August 6, 2025 or next week. There are 2 pairs of candidates who will contest the re-vote on August 6, 2025 or next week. The two were Benhur Tomi Mano paired with Constant Karma and Mathius Fakhiri paired with Aryono Alberto Ferdinand Rumaropen. All hope that this re-vote can be carried out peacefully, given that Papuans buy more records of violence associated with the conduct of local elections. Security officers guard ballots in Papua. Credit: Papua Regional Government Public Relations Office. Festus Ngorreklame, Director of Legal Aid Institute (LBH) Papua in Jayapura called on all parties, to take the PSU seriously, so that the error on November 27, 2024 is not repeated. 'We have to think back to back, where in the general elections yesterday there were things that were at issue, finally it got to the Court and finally it was decided again to do PSU. We need to understand that so that it can be a benchmark for us, especially for the government, or for those who come forward as candidates, so that these things can be noticed, so that they will not be repeated,' he said when contacted. He reminded, implementing the PSU leaves the community or voters at a disadvantage, such as time and opportunity. 'All parties must be able to work together so that we can ensure that the PSU takes place transparently, fairly and free from any intimidation that will occur,' he added. PSU in Papua came about because of a lawsuit filed by the couple of candidate number 2, Mathius D. Fakhiri and Aryoko Alberto Ferdinand Rumaropen, to the Court. On February 24, 2025, the Court granted part of the lawsuit, which obliged the Commission to repeat the conduct of the vote. The Court also disqualified the number one candidate for deputy governor of Papua, Yermias Bisai, because the terms of his candidacy were deemed invalid. This atmosphere heated up the contestants of the two candidates in Papua. 'We look at the side where this nomination, from the nomination to today we see the euphoria is indeed hot. So we hope this doesn't bring up unwanted things together,' Festus said. Poster for the implementation of the PSU for Papua Province on August 6, 2025. Credit: Papua KPU LBH Papua invites the whole community to actively participate in supervising the PSU this time. When asked about the situation of people in Jayapura and Papua in general, Festus said, 'If we see that the situation is indeed fine, only more on social media it is very hot, considering that the time is approaching for PSU. Don't let that overheated euphoria on social media appear suddenly in the community environment. We hope this will be safe and sound.' Fortunately, in Festus' view, Papa's society was mature enough in the face of existing differences. Support against any of the candidates appears not excessive. All parties are also expected to learn from the conduct of elections in Papua in the past, which generally went quite well. Although, Festus admits there are always disturbing events. One of the important issues for Papua going forward, is the security sector. The security approach that has been taken so far has not had a positive impact. Festus gave an example, the demonstration of Papuan students should not be considered a security disturbance. Such actions are guaranteed his freedom by law. Another important issue is the issue of regional autonomy. The central government has indeed granted a special status, in the form of autonomy, to Papa. 'Only if we look at it more as a form of formality. Because the point is that more if it is true that the government gives special autonomy to the local government then give confidence to the local government to take care of everything. Let not all the rules or orders come from above, so that the local government is only a puppet that only follows what is ordered,' Festus stressed. Therefore, LBH Papua demands elected governors and deputy governors, not puppets from Jakarta, but leaders who are expected to be able to bring comfort and tranquility in Papua. 'We from LBH Papua hope that after the PSU and finally the elected leadership emerges, we hope that we will have a good democracy. Lest there be any of the losing parties that turn up things are not good. We must be generous to accept whoever is elected,' Festus added. ============= Nurhadi Sucahyo Listen to SBS Indonesian every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 3pm . Follow us on Facebook and Instagram , and don't miss our podcasts .
Yahoo
29-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Indonesia's Ministry of Health and Philips to deliver nationwide coverage of advanced image-guided therapy systems in Indonesia, expanding access to cardiac, stroke and cancer care in all 38 provinces
Philips Azurion image-guided therapy system Doctor and patient in Indonesia July 29, 2025 Long-term multiyear agreements will see Philips installing its advanced Azurion image-guided therapy systems nationwide across all provinces, including rural and remote areas Initiative brings minimally invasive care to millions of cardiac, stroke and cancer patients in Indonesia Combines cutting-edge treatment technology, services and training to strengthen Indonesia's health infrastructure Amsterdam, the Netherlands and Jakarta, Indonesia – In a major step toward transforming healthcare delivery, Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology and the Indonesia's Ministry of Health today announced plans to deploy state-of-the-art image-guided therapy systems nationwide, as part of their signed agreements, under the Strengthening Indonesia's Healthcare Referral Network (SIHREN) landmark agreements, recently awarded to Philips after an international, competitive bidding process, combine cutting-edge treatment technology, services and training to strengthen Indonesia's health infrastructure. The initiative aims to transform the country's treatment for heart disease, stroke and cancer – Indonesia's leading causes of death – by expanding access to cutting-edge technologies and care in all 38 provinces, from Aceh to Papua. This initiative is set to benefit millions of patients across Indonesia. The SIHREN project is an ambitious effort jointly funded by the World Bank and other multilateral development banks to support Indonesia's health transformation agenda by significantly improving referral in ensuring equitable access to healthcareWith a population exceeding 280 million, Indonesia is the world's fourth most populous nation. As a vast archipelago of over 17,000 islands, it faces significant challenges in ensuring equitable access to healthcare. The country is also grappling with a surge in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, stroke and cancer – conditions projected to impose a staggering economic burden of USD 4.47 trillion [1]. And yet, advanced care for these illnesses remains largely centralized on the densely populated island of Java, leaving much of the country initiative will establish a nationwide network of advanced image-guided therapy rooms, dramatically expanding access to minimally invasive treatments across hundreds of hospitals in all 38 provinces. The Ministry of Health has made a long-term commitment to delivering nationwide coverage of the Azurion platform, aligned to local hospital infrastructure and patient population needs.A study published in the Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery [2] found that minimally invasive techniques significantly reduce postoperative pain, recovery time, and hospital stays compared to traditional open surgeries."Delivering better care for more people requires strong partnerships and the best innovations,' said Roy Jakobs, CEO of Royal Philips. 'We're honored to be Indonesia's partner of choice to deliver our innovation directly where it's needed most. More patients in Indonesia will now have access to better care.''Minimally invasive care is life-changing for patients, unlocking treatment options that were once unimaginable. With small incisions, such targeted treatments can mean shorter hospital stays, fewer complications and quicker recoveries for patients,' said Carla Goulart Peron, Chief Medical Officer at Philips. 'From opening heart-attack-causing blockages, to treating strokes and targeting cancer tumors, image-guided, minimally invasive therapy will be a game-changer for NCD care in Indonesia.'Philips maintains a strong footprint in Indonesia, employing over 3,900 people across 12 cities and operating a manufacturing facility in Batam for its Personal Health businesses. The Philips Foundation recently launched a major partnership with World Child Cancer to advance early detection of childhood cancers across the country.'We remain committed to supporting healthcare transformation by delivering innovations that provide better outcome for patient and improve experience for healthcare workers,' said Astri R. Dharmawan, President Director of Philips Indonesia. 'Our combined efforts with the Indonesian government will help close healthcare gaps and bring us closer to a Healthy Indonesia.'[1] [2] For further information, please contact:Michael FuchsGlobal External Relations Director, PhilipsTel.: +31 614 869 261E-mail: YeoHead of Brand and Communications APAC, PhilipsTel.: +65 9618 7397E-mail: About Royal Philips Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a leading health technology company focused on improving people's health and well-being through meaningful innovation. Philips' patient- and people-centric innovation leverages advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights to deliver personal health solutions for consumers and professional health solutions for healthcare providers and their patients in the hospital and the in the Netherlands, the company is a leader in diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, image-guided therapy, monitoring and enterprise informatics, as well as in personal health. Philips generated 2024 sales of EUR 18 billion and employs approximately 67,300 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. News about Philips can be found at Attachments Philips Azurion image-guided therapy system Doctor and patient in IndonesiaError in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
