A political dynasty rising in Indonesia’s new capital

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The Mas'ud family are discussed in this article about one of East Kalimantan's powerful families.

“Family power in Indonesia is already common and occurs in many places, not only in East Kalimantan,” ...

The controversy, he said, reflects weaknesses in Indonesia’s political system. There are no rules preventing close relatives from holding office at the same time, while the General Elections Commission conducts only administrative screening of candidates. He added that limited voter awareness has allowed political dynasties to persist.