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Former general and two former provincial governors face off in election in the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation

Indonesian voters begin heading to the polls in the country's presidential election, with Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto seen as the frontrunner in the race that also includes former Jakarta Gov. Anies Baswedan and former Central Java Gov. Ganjar Pranowo.

Voting extended beyond 1pm in some areas across the archipelago’s three time zones for 204.8 million eligible voters. Quick counts are expected a few hours after voting ends.

Indonesians began voting for a new president Wednesday with Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto the frontrunner despite concerns over his human rights record and claims of improper support from outgoing leader Joko Widodo.

Indonesians began voting for a new president, with Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto the frontrunner, after pledging to continue popular Joko Widodo’s policies.

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JAKARTA: Voting is under way in Indonesia, with more than 200 million people expected to cast their ballots for the country’s next president and vice-president on Feb 14.

Indonesians began voting for a new president Wednesday with Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto the frontrunner despite concerns over his human rights record and claims of improper support from outgoing leader

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Millions of Indonesians were choosing a new president Wednesday as the world’s third-largest democracy aspires to become a global economic powerhouse just over 25 years since emerging from a brutal authoritarian era. The incumbent Indonesian defense minister, who has been accused of human rights atrocities as an ex-general, and two former […]

Scientists regard campaign promises with scepticism, however, and criticize the country’s science super-agency. Scientists regard campaign promises with scepticism, however, and criticize the country’s science super-agency.