The issue of money-politics in Indonesia’s regional elections is a worrying sign that rent-seeking interest still plagues its representational system. When social tensions are rising, representation might become a key issue to stability in the future.
Indonesia will likely proceed with its regional elections, also known as Pilkada, on 9 December 2020. Despite there being little respite of COVID-19 infections in Indonesia, lawmakers and politicians have instead rationalized why Pilkada cannot be delayed again.
