Top News: Prabowo’s Education Pledge & Exposed Money Politics in Indonesia
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Tempo English highlights the top news from Friday, November 29, 2024:
1. Prabowo Pledges to Equip Schools Nationwide with Televisions
President Prabowo Subianto announced plans to provide televisions to every school in Indonesia. He emphasized the role of schools in national development during his speech at the National Teacher’s Day event in East Jakarta on November 28, 2024. Prabowo believes that schools should be well-maintained and clean.
2. Prabowo to Chair Full Cabinet Meeting at Palace Today
President Prabowo Subianto will lead a Cabinet Meeting at the Presidential Office in Jakarta on this Friday afternoon, November 29, 2024. Hasan Nasbi, Head of the Presidential Communication Office, confirmed this, stating that agenda details will be released later.
3. Perludem Exposes Widespread Money Politics in North Sumatra, Central Java, and Jakarta
The association for elections and democracy, Perludem, reported serious allegations of widespread money politics during the 2024 regional elections in North Sumatra, Central Java, and Jakarta. Researcher Ajid Fuad Muzaki noted various methods used to influence voters, but did not disclose specific amounts.
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