[Updated] The long, tortuous journey of the RUU Anti Pornoaksi Pornografi is approaching its end.

Extremists are attempting to bring down the government, says one politician.

The pairing of Ratu Atut and M. Masduki look likely to win the Banten governor's election.

Another new political party, the Partai Kebangkitan Nasional Ulama (PKNU), a split off from the PKB.

Members of Muhammadiyah have formed a new political party, Partai Matahari Bangsa.

The PDI-P is forming an Islamic wing of the party, the Baitul Muslimin.

Indonesia is a kleptocracy, says Amien Rais, and president Yudhoyono is a big liar, a leader of a republic of thieves.

"Golkar not to repeat funny convention" says Antara.

The results of the latest LSI survey on Indonesian Muslim political preferences and attitudes.

The gubernatorial election for Banten province in western Java is dominated by the pair of Zulkieflimansyah and former actress Marissa Haque.

Twenty seven new political parties have been registered.

It's not too soon, apparently - some of the likely candidates for the 2009 presidential election.

Hamzah Haz says Muslims are less inclined to vote for Islamic parties now than in the past.

Jusuf Kalla says that it remains difficult for women to fulfil the 30% quota suggested for them in the parliament.

The threshold for parties competing in the 2009 election will be raised to 5% of the national vote, raising fears that a New Order system will re-arise.

The Partai Kebangkitan Bangsa (PKB) seeks to broaden its base, IPO style.

The PDI Perjuangan sees itself as defender of the interests of the little people, or wong cilik.

The PKS has won positions in about 60% of elections for regional heads of government in recent years.

A new left wing political party has been launched, Papernas, the Partai Persatuan dan Pembebasan Nasional, National Liberation Party of Unity.

The long march of militant Islam through the institutions, on the university campuses of Aceh, with some fearing that Aceh may be the springboard for groups such as the PKS to dominate other areas.