Indonesia's President Joko Widodo walks after Friday prayers at the Presidential palace in Jakarta, October 24, 2014. REUTERS/Beawiharta
JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia's opposition-dominated parliament on Tuesday approved direct elections for governors and mayors, overturning legislation passed in September and handing a political victory to President Joko Widodo.
A divided parliament in September gave legislative assemblies the power to choose regional leaders, ending nearly a decade of direct elections.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
