Indonesia's Election Body Responds to Protests with New Rules

Indonesia's election body received parliament's approval to implement new rules following public outcry over attempts to alter eligibility requirements in favor of outgoing President Joko Widodo's allies. The rules, aligned with a Constitutional Court decision, maintain the minimum candidacy age at 30 and facilitate party nominations.

Indonesia's election body has secured parliament's approval to issue new rules, responding to widespread protests against attempts to modify eligibility requirements to favor outgoing President Joko Widodo's allies.

The regulations align with a Constitutional Court decision to maintain the minimum candidacy age at 30 and streamline party nominations, according to acting chief Mochammad Afifuddin.

Parliament accelerated discussions to adhere to the court's decision, which could impact future nominations, such as preventing Widodo's 29-year-old son, Kaesang Pangarep, from running in regional elections. The labor party plans further protests to expedite the process.

(With inputs from agencies.)