The most corrupt parties, political corruption rates: SBY says Partai Demokrat is far from the worst.

Pigs at the trough? Golkar seeks a 15 billion rupiah allowance for MP’s to fund local projects.

Plans to prevent known adulterers like Maria Eva from running for public office.

Indonesian democracy, sinking to new infotainment lows or the popular will in action.

Wheeling & dealing in the selection of the 2009-2014 Cabinet, foreign plants & political hacks.

Two clouds with silver linings, Tommy Suharto’s bid for Golkar, and sharia stoning laws in Aceh.

Doubts raised over president Yudhoyono’s ability to win re-election,.. and an IM voter poll.

BI governor Boediono for vice president, whether a neo-liberal and not religious enough.

Dealing with enemies on the left and the right keeps Nahdlatul Ulama leaders busy talking.

Who president Yudhoyono will choose as his running mate for the “Indonesia Bisa” campaign.