1Lawmakers in Indonesia have halted the ratification of changes to election laws and postponed deliberations until the next parliament begins, Deputy Speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad announced on Thursday after the plenary session did not meet the quorum.
2This means that the proposed overhaul will not apply under the administration of Pres. Joko Widodo, who leaves office in Oct. 20 to be replaced by president-elect Prabowo Subianto, or to regional elections in November.