Indonesia Election Body Gets Approval to Issue New Rules in Line With Public Demands

REGIONAL ELECTION - JAKARTA. Indonesia's election body secured parliament's nod on Sunday to issue new rules in line with demands from protesters, who have been furious over an attempt by allies of outgoing President Joko Widodo to change eligibility requirements in their favour.

Demonstrations flared up in several cities in Indonesia last week as anger mounted over what Widodo's critics say is an attempt to further consolidate his power as he prepares to make way for successor Prabowo Subianto in October.