From New Order to Reformasi: Indonesian Subnational Politics in the Post-New Order Era
Abstract: Direct local
election in Indonesia has been run since the middle of 2005. It is bringing
some changes, especially in political reformation. Changed election mechanism
to direct election done by the society in the region. This article seen that
the changes has brought some positive impacts to the society as growing
increasingly broad political participation, the legitimacy of local heads
becomes higher and political party roles also become important. This changed
which the author said as a form of deeper democratic process to “new democracy”
in Indonesia. In addition, some weaknesses also appeared, such as the booming
of money politic, weaken of regional institution and the emergence of new local
elites. It leads to government as a minority in the scope of the power
legislative institution which act as majority.
Penulis: Leo Agustino,
Mohammad Agus Yusoff
Kode Jurnal: jphubintdd140266
