Spoilt for choice in the 2009 elections, almost three dozen political parties to choose from, most with their own acronym.

Who would be the best running mate for Megawati in the 2009 election.

BIN intelligence chief Syamsir Siregar is accused of having too big a mouth.

Bibit–Rustriningsih's win in Central Java continues PDI-P domination, with the PKS a distant third.

Ross on BIN chief Muchdi's questioning by police over the murder of activist Munir.

The Sharia Banking Act is passed into law, and opposition to it from Christian legislators.

The Justice Party's ideology, recent electoral wins, and chances of success for 2009 general and presidential elections.

Confusion reigns as to whether Bali gubernatorial candidate I Gede Winasa is Muslim or Hindu, or both.

Spew looks back on the May 1998 riots and the issues of mass rapes, anti-Chinese sentiment, and how the rioters came to be judged.

Politically aware young lady Sandra Angelia scores a crushing victory for East Java in Miss Indonesia 2008.