A new mysterious political movement led by Surya Paloh, Nasional Demokrat, launches.

A smouldering civil war among the elites, Army power plays, and Chinese scapegoats.

Actresses Ayu Azhari and Desy Ratnasari have their sights on political power in Sukabumi, who will win?

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.

President Yudhoyono cruises to a first round victory and a second term.

Lacklustre televised presidential debates are a ruling class ruse, rails Ross.

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

Mufidah Kalla & Uga Wiranto are hot stuff in the battle for Muslim votes, while Mrs Ani is urged to cover up.

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