Yesterday: Responses to troop deployment delay and WFH policy
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Several political events were reported by ANTARA News Agency reporters on Wednesday (18/3). Here are some selected news items that remain interesting to read this morning.
- DPR states WFH policy is a strategic step for national energy efficiency
Member of DPR RI Commission XII Alfons Manibui described the government’s ongoing review of work-from-home (WFH) policies as a strategic step for national energy efficiency.
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- DPR Commission I: Delay in sending troops to Gaza does not reduce commitment
Deputy Chairman of DPR RI Commission I Dave Laksono stated that the delay in sending Indonesian troops for the peacekeeping mission with the International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza, Palestine, does not constitute a reduction in Indonesia’s commitment to peace.
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- DPR Commission X: It is untrue that MBG drains education budget
Deputy Chairman of DPR RI Commission X, Lalu Hardian Irfani, refuted claims that President Prabowo’s flagship programme, Free Nutritious Meals (MBG), drains or takes away from the education budget.
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- Analyst: Officials should stay close to the people even if labelled as image-building
Political communication analyst Hendri Satrio believes that public officials should appear close to the people even if it risks being labelled as image-building.
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- MPR Chairman urges society to maintain unity, not be provoked by sensitive issues
MPR RI Chairman Ahmad Muzani urged the public to maintain unity and integrity so as not to be easily provoked by sensitive issues, especially those related to global conflicts that could disrupt national security and stability, particularly during the Eid al-Fitr 2026 moment.
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