State Administration Research Articles

PENERAPAN PRINSIP DEMOKRASI DALAM SISTEM PEMILIHAN UMUM DI INDONESIA PERSPEKTIF FIQH SIYASAH

Since the reform era began in 1998 in Indonesia, political transformation has been significant. This period not only marked the end of the authoritarian government under President Soeharto, but also paved the way for changes in the political and constitutional system in Indonesia. This change not only changes the way of life of the people, but also changes the constitutional system of the Indonesian nation through amendments to the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia. Article 1 paragraph (2) of the 1945 Constitution reads, "Sovereignty is in the hands of the people and is implemented according to the Constitution. In the Indonesian state administration there are also Islamic constitutional values, this can be seen by the concept of deliberation, equality and justice which is running as it should. This research aims to review the application of democratic principles in general elections and how Islamic state administration is reviewed (fiqh siyasah ) in the implementation of general elections in Indonesia. Through a normative juridical approach, this research analyzes the regulations governing the democracy and election system in Indonesia, including the 1945 Constitution and the Election Law. Research highlights the importance of implementing democratic principles such as popular sovereignty, equal rights, free and secret elections, and accountability and transparency in the electoral process. However, challenges such as money politics, identity politics and the spread of false information are still problems in the implementation of elections. This research suggests steps to improve the electoral system to ensure that democracy can function effectively and produce results that are more representative of the will of the people and that it is in accordance with Islamic constitutional principles (fiqh siyasah)

The Nature of The Role of State Attorney Prosecutors in Legal Assistance in The Civil and State Administrative Fields

This research aims to comprehensively examine the role of the State Attorney in providing legal assistance within Civil and State Administration, assess its effectiveness in resolving legal disputes, and identify key factors influencing its efficacy. Adopting a theoretical framework that integrates normative legal research and sociological legal research, the study analyzes laws governing the State Attorney's functions while evaluating how these are perceived and applied in practice. Through a descriptive approach utilizing mixed methods, including the study of legal documents, interviews with State Attorneys, and field observations, the research reveals that while the State Attorney plays a crucial role in representing the legal interests of various entities, including the state, government, BUMN/BUMD, and the community, its ability to effectively resolve legal disputes in Civil and State Administration settings is hindered by complexities in legal frameworks, limitations in human resources and infrastructure, varying levels of public legal awareness, and the prevailing legal culture. This study's findings offer practical and theoretical insights that can guide enhancements in legal assistance practices and policy development within the field.

A LOG MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LMS) FOR ADMINISTRATORS, EMPLOYEES, STUDENTS, AND VISITORS

This thesis introduces a QR Code-based Log Management System (LMS) for St. Peter's College, replacing manual logging with a web-based platform. The LMS enables users to scan QR Codes, eliminating log books and improving accuracy. It automates administrative tasks, recording timestamps, user information, vaccination status, and enrollment status. Utilizing QR Code technology sets this study apart from similar systems that use RFID. QR Codes are costeffective and convenient for identification. The LMS integrates QR Codes into identification cards for administrators, employees, and students, while visitors can generate QR Codes through the web application. Additional features include uploading vaccination cards and Certificates of Registration (COR) for verification. Developed using the Django framework, the LMS provides a secure and rapid development platform accessible via standard web browsers. Its implementation improves data collection accuracy, facilitates contact tracing, and enhances safety through SMS notifications. This thesis contributes to the digital transformation of administrative processes in educational institutions, streamlining operations and improving data management. The researchers employed the Agile Model for development, allowing for continuous feedback and adaptation. This approach ensured the LMS met St. Peter's College's specific requirements. To assess usability, the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) was used, evaluating factors like ease of use and user satisfaction. The combination of the Agile Model and TAM offers a comprehensive approach to designing and implementing the QR Code-based Log Management System, aligning it with the needs and preferences of St. Peter's College.

Административно-правовой статус Агентства по страхованию вкладов

The article examines the Deposit Insurance Agency (hereinafter referred to as the Agency), determines its administrative and legal status. All the powers and functions of the Agency have been analyzed. The problem of the legal status of the Agency as a state corporation, including in the bankruptcy procedure, is investigated. The Agency is a special state corporation with responsibilities to carry out effective and responsible management of funds included in the deposit insurance fund. He also has the right to act as a bankruptcy trustee. The Agency is the main link in the banking system of the state, ensuring effective protection of depositors from loss of insured deposits, as well as stable operation of the banking system as a whole, increasing the level of confidence of the Russian population in the banking system, which coordinates the work of the deposit insurance system based on the legislation of the Russian Federation.

Integrasi Aspek Hukum, Administrasi Negara, Ekonomi, dan Akuntansi dalam Pengelolaan Hutan Mangrove Berbasis Masyarakat

The purpose of writing this scientific paper is to determine the integration of multidisciplinary science in community-based mangrove forest management. The object of writing is the mangrove forest in Bagan Serdang, Pantai Labu District, Serdang Bedagai Regency. Community-based mangrove forest management is an important approach to ensure the sustainability of the ecosystem and the welfare of local communities. This scientific paper explores the integration of legal, state administration, economic, and accounting aspects in community-based mangrove forest management. By highlighting the importance of cooperation between various disciplines and compliance with regulations, this scientific paper seeks to provide a comprehensive framework for managing mangrove forests effectively and sustainably. The results of the discussion of this scientific paper are 1. The importance of the legal aspect to educate the public about the potential for conflict and customary law that applies among the community in the management of mangrove forests, 2) in the aspect of administrative science, it is necessary to accommodate the social response of the community to the regional regulations that are made, 3) The economic aspect is the need to educate the community in empowering mangrove forests in producing economic value such as ecotourism and processing of mangrove forest resources that can have economic value, 4) The accounting aspect is by suggesting the application of the mangrove kite concept, namely by involving 4 elements in the management of mangrove forests, namely: Government, Academics, Community and Private. From the results of this scientific paper, it is hoped that it can provide education to the community in optimizing the use of mangrove forests from the integration of various fields of science and will be able to provide solutions to obstacles that will occur.

Minor monarchs: The ‘Bad-Emperor’ problem in Chinese history

How important is the age and experience of political leaders for the quality of governance? I explore this question in the context of imperial China, where autocratic rule centered on the institution of the emperor persisted for nearly 2,000 years. While the issue of child emperors is frequently discussed in the historiography of China, the impact of minor rulers has not been explored empirically. Using rich biographical information on the lives of rulers, I show evidence consistent with the notion that the age of emperors mattered for the effective administration of the Chinese state. In particular, the incidences of minor monarchs appear to accelerate the decline of a dynasty and occur more frequently toward the end of an imperial dynasty. The rule of minor monarchs coincides with the timing of dynastic crises, nomadic attacks, peasant revolts, and declines in fiscal capacity. To assess causality, I conduct two tests. First, I validate my baseline findings using an instrumental variable strategy that exploits the early but natural deaths of preceding emperors. Second, I show that estimated relationships become stronger after the Tang-Song transition, during which the administrative power of the emperor increased dramatically relative to that of the civilian bureaucracy. Overall, the results in this paper suggest that in the absence of institutional constraints, weak executive leadership can lead to poor national outcomes even in a highly bureaucratized state.

Systematic literature review: implementation of inclusive education policies in Indonesia: a state administration perspective

This study thoroughly investigated the implementation of inclusive education policies in Indonesia, focusing specifically on the state administration perspective. Using a systematic literature review (SLR) approach, the research meticulously identifies meticulously identified the main challenges encountered and proposes proposed effective solutions for policy implementation. The key themes highlighted in this study include the urgent need for improved educational facilities, comprehensive teacher training programs, and the development of flexible teaching methods tailored to the individual needs of each student. Additionally, the findings underscore underscored the critical importance of stakeholder collaboration and the continuous assessment of policies to adequately meet the diverse needs of all students. This comprehensive and in-depth analysis not only contributed to a more inclusive and equitable education system in Indonesia but also provided valuable insights that are essential for future policy enhancements. By addressing these issues in detail, the study aimed to pave the way for more effective and inclusive educational practices across the nation.

Gender Differences in Patients with Prolactinoma: Single-center Ukrainian Experience.

Prolactinomas are the most common type of pituitary gland tumors that secrete overly prolactin. They account for approximately 60% of all hormone-secreting hypophysis tumors. This study aims to analyze gender differences in patients with prolactinomas who were operated on transsphenoidal surgery and conduct a single-center retrospective analysis of patient data. This study evaluated the medical records of 109 patients (61 females and 48 males) from 2009 to 2019 at Feofaniya Clinical Hospital of the State Administration of Affairs in Kyiv, Ukraine. The primary criterion for including patients was a Serum Prolactin (PRL) level of over 100 ng/ml and the presence of a pituitary adenoma (PA) as observed on MRI. Additionally, the histological examination needed to confirm the presence of Prolactin-Secreting Pituitary Adenomas (PSPAs) without plurihormonal activity through both microscopy and immunohistochemical (IHC) staining. Significant differences in preoperative PRL levels were not observed. However, males had significantly larger tumor sizes and prevalence of macroadenomas. In male patients, the preoperative PLR levels showed a weak negative correlation with age (r=-0.304, p < 0.036) and a positive correlation with tumor size (r=0.555, p < 0.001) and cavernous sinus invasion (r=0.339, p < 0.018). In females, preoperative PRL was significantly associated only with tumor size and Knosp grade. Prolactin-Secreting Pituitary Adenomas (PSPAs) are more common in women than men and are characterized by larger and more invasive tumors with high PRL levels at diagnosis. The PRL level and tumor size before surgery can predict early biochemical remission in both males and females with an accuracy of 58.3% and 68.8%, respectively.

The regularisation industry: a qualitative analysis of the legal-administrative intermediation field

The bureaucratic management of the legal and administrative statuses of mi-grants is a pervasive yet scarcely researched aspect of the migratory experi-ence. This article describes the field of intermediation services for migrants, with a particular focus on legal and bureaucratic support. Using the 2020 regu-larization of irregular migrant workers in Italy as a case study, it shows that actors related to this emerging segment of the ‘migration industry' are not only concerned with facilitating migrants' physical border crossings but also that intermediation services increasingly involve the crossing of internal borders, particularly between different (il)legal migration statuses. The article describes the field of legal-administrative status-intermediation, highlighting the different actors involved, who differ widely in their legal competency and the degree to which they marketize their services. The article argues that the com-bination of legal uncertainty and the specific features of the institutional and regulatory framework concerning intermediation services in Italy creates space for the emergence and expansion of for-profit actors. These actors oper-ate on a sliding scale between legal and illegal, formal and informal service-provision, ranging from commercial intermediation to illicit practices and fraud. Additionally, the article shows increasing forms of competition and ten-sion between non-profit and for-profit actors in the field. The analysis is based on 45 interviews with different actors of civil society, employers and migrants involved in the amnesty. The article looks at the migration industry as a field of intermediation in a context marked by the pandemic and on the forms of embeddedness of irregular migrants in local society.

DISCIPLINARY MATRIX OF THE SCIENCE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AS A METHODOLOGY TOOL

The article reveals the importance of the disciplinary matrix of the science of public administration as a methodological tool in the relevant field of knowledge in the context of solving the dilemma «state administration – public administration». Arguments are given in favor of the fact that the disciplinary matrix of the science of public administration is important for uniting the community of scientists who unite around the problems of public administration and the formation of its methodology. The components of the latter include values, beliefs, fundamental knowledge organized into a terminological system, principles, methods and approaches of scientific research in the field of public administration science and public administration practice. In this regard, it is claimed that the disciplinary matrix has two structural components: a) a social submatrix, which indicates the affiliation of the community of scientists to a specific science (discipline); b) methodological sub-matrix as a system of certain methodological rules within the given discipline, which are followed by the scientific community. It is shown that the use of the concept of public administration and the terminology derived from it largely ignores the requirements of the already formed disciplinary matrix and the previously outlined prospects for its development. This situation, firstly, erodes the structure of the social submatrix, and secondly, violates the logic (unity) of the already formed methodological submatrix. The mentioned discussion, in the opinion of the author, can be constructive and promising in the event that in its process the existing shortcomings of the already formed methodological submatrix will be revealed, and its terminological apparatus will be supplemented with new concepts that are consistent with the existing realities of state management practice. In this regard, it is emphasized that there is no need to create a new disciplinary matrix based on the concept of «public administration». The disciplinary matrix based on the concept of «public administration» should remain the key starting point for solving the «state administration – public administration» dilemma. This task should be implemented based on the results of fundamental research of the new terminology, its codification and standardization in accordance with the requirements of the methodological submatrix of the science of public administration, coordination with the administrative and legal systems of Ukraine.

Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of Vibrio cholerae isolates from cholera outbreak sites in Ethiopia

BackgroundCholera is an acute infectious disease caused by ingestion of contaminated food or water with Vibrio cholerae. Cholera remains a global threat to public health and an indicator of inequity and lack of social development. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of V. cholerae from cholera outbreak sites in Ethiopia.MethodsAcross-sectional study was conducted from May 2022 to October 2023 across different regions in Ethiopia: Oromia National Regional State, Amhara National Regional State and Addis Ababa City Administration. A total of 415 fecal samples were collected from the three regions. Two milliliter fecal samples were collected from each study participants. The collected samples were cultured on Blood Agar, MacConkey Agar and Thiosulfate Citrate Bile Salt Sucrose Agar. A series of biochemical tests Oxidase test, String test, Motility, Indole, Citrate, Gas production, H2S production, Urease test were used to identify V. cholerae species. Both polyvalent and monovalent antisera were used for agglutination tests to identify and differentiate V. cholerae serogroup and serotypes. In addition, Kirby-Bauer Disk diffusion antibiotic susceptibility test method was done. Data were registered in epi-enfo version 7 and analyzed by Statistical Package for Social Science version 25. Descriptive statistics were used to determine the prevalence of Vibrio cholerae. Logistic regression model was fitted and p-value < 0.05 was considered as statically significant.ResultsThe prevalence of V. cholerae in the fecal samples was 30.1%. Majority of the isolates were from Oromia National Regional State 43.2% (n = 54) followed by Amhara National Regional State 31.2% (n = 39) and Addis Ababa City Administration 25.6% (n = 32). Most of the V. cholerae isolates were O1 serogroups 90.4% (n = 113) and Ogawa serotypes 86.4% (n = 108). Majority of the isolates were susceptible to ciprofloxacin 100% (n = 125), tetracycline 72% (n = 90) and gentamycin 68% (n = 85). More than half of the isolates were resistant to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole 62.4% (n = 78) and ampicillin 56.8% (n = 71). In this study, participants unable to read and write were about four times more at risk for V. cholerae infection (AOR: 3.8, 95% CI: 1.07–13.33). In addition, consumption of river water were about three times more at risk for V. cholerae infection (AOR: 2.8, 95% CI: 1.08–7.08).Conclusionour study revealed a high prevalence of V. cholerae from fecal samples. The predominant serogroups and serotypes were O1 and Ogawa, respectively. Fortunately, the isolates showed susceptible to most tested antibiotics. Drinking water from river were the identified associated risk factor for V. cholerae infection. Protecting the community from drinking of river water and provision of safe and treated water could reduce cholera outbreaks in the study areas.

Certification of Ukrainian Doctors of All Eight Stomatological Specialties: Analysis of Certification Sheet, Personal Educational Portfolio with Continuing Professional Development Results, and Certificate

Certification of doctors-stomatologists (i.e., dentists) in Ukraine is a procedure that is not sufficiently covered in English-language articles. Understanding Ukrainian legislation in in matters of сertification is extremely important both for foreing colleagues and for stomatologists in Ukraine. The purpose of this paper is to present the original and translation of three main documents of the Procedure for Certification of Doctors of the Order of the Ministry of Healthcare of Ukraine dated February 22, 2019, No. 446 (as amended by the Order of the Ministry of Healthcare of Ukraine dated August 18, 2021, No. 1753). Namely, certification sheet, personal educational portfolio with continuing professional development (CPD) results, and certificate. Each of the documents is detailed. Document templates can be found in Appendices 1, 2, and 3 to the Order of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine No. 446, freely available on the official website of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. Personal educational portfolio deserves special attention, in which the doctor who is undergoing certification must chronologically indicate the CPD activities for the past year, the place of their implementation, the duration or/and bibliographic reference and the number of accrued CPD points. Also, this document requires to indicate the number of medical services provided by doctor during the reporting period (except for the specialties specified in Appendix 5 to the Procedure for the Certification of Doctors and the specialty “Organization and Management of Health Care”). Another purpose of this article was to provide samples of certificates on the assignment and confirmation of qualification categories to doctors-stomatologists- surgeons. The presented certificates were issued by certification commissions at various health care bodies of Ukraine. Namely, at (1) the Department of Healthcare of the Kyiv Regional State Administration and (2) the Ministry of Healthcare of Ukraine. All three certificates were issued in 2021.

Optimalisasi Pelayanan Publik dan Pemberantasan Korupsi Melalui Peningkatan Penerapan Sistem PTSP

Public services from the government such as PTSP (Pelayanan Terpadu Satu Pintu) are expected to run effectively and be one way to improve the institution's good image for the community. The establishment of the PTSP institution, the regions can process service permits and non-licensing. This form of simplification is in the form of shorter procedures for applying for permits and more administration-based retribution rationalization. But on the other hand, the practice of corruption is very vulnerable to occur in the field of service licensing, due to the intensity of face-to-face meetings between business actors and government officials. In this case, state administrative law plays an important role as a deterrent and supervisor of state administration institutions from corrupt practices. The purpose of this study is to analyze the effectiveness of PTSP implementation as well as Corruption prevention efforts are viewed from the perspective of State Administrative Law The research method used is a normative legal methodology taken from various literature sources.

Constitutionality of the Determination of the Candidate for Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia Based on the Law of State Administration

In 2024 Indonesia will hold General Elections (PEMILU) to elect the President and Vice President. Interestingly, even though the election has been completed, there are still controversial matters that lead to endless debates, namely related to the polemic over the validity of the determination of Gibran Rakabuming Raka as the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Republic of Indonesia. This study aims to provide an objective picture of the validity from the point of view of state administrative law with a theoretical approach that refers to the purpose of presenting state administrative law. The research method used is normative juridical research, using primary materials in the form of KPU Regulations, KPU Decisions, and MK Decisions 90/PUUXXI/2023 and secondary materials in the form of books, journal articles, and relevant online sources. The findings of this study show that the determination of Gibran Rakabuming Raka as the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Republic of Indonesia is contrary to Formal and Material rules in State Administrative Law.

Comparison of State Administration Management between Egypt and Indonesia

Comparison of state administration is carried out as tips for improving a country towards an effective and efficient form and management of government in bringing the country towards prosperity and progress. The comparative science of state administration has a function as a benchmark in management and problem-solving. Egypt and Indonesia have a variety of unique things to compare and study. This research studies the state administration of Egypt and Indonesia which includes the form of the state, government system, political system, political infrastructure as well as the factors that underlie the creation of state administration such as social factors, moral factors, cultural factors and territorial factors. Differences and similarities were found in the comparisons prepared using this literature study method, such as similarities in the government system which is divided into regions that have their own authority and autonomous powers. There are also similarities in the political system which adheres to the freedom of many parties to participate in becoming candidates for government institutions such as the legislative body and heads of state or regions such as the President. The differences can be seen in the government system, Indonesia uses a presidential government system while Egypt uses a semi-presidential government system.

ETIKA ADMINISTRASI PADA PENINGKATAN PELAYANAN PUBLIK YANG BERKUALITAS OLEH APARATUR DI KANTOR DESA TEGALREJO KECAMATAN DRINGU

Government service activities are related to the apparatus. The apparatus is required to perform services and organize tasks with a code of ethics. The code of ethics is a reference for action and understanding the values that are relevant to personal character. The ethics that need to be oriented to the government is the ethics of state administration. Such as public services by the apparatus in Tegalrejo Village, DringuSubdistrict, which must carry out services to the public and fulfill the elements that can serve the needs of Tegalrejo villagers. This is interesting to do research, related to administrative ethics on improving quality public services by the apparatus in the Tegalrejo Village Office, DringuSubdistrict. The results showed that administrative ethics were applied to improve quality public services by the apparatus at the Tegalrejo Village Office in Dringu Sub-district. Including aspects of efficiency in resources and funds that are utilized for the benefit of Tegalrejo villagers. The effectiveness aspect relates to the suitability of the ability and knowledge of the village apparatus in organizing services for the benefit of villagers. Aspects of service quality relate to friendliness and communicativeness, and timeliness in accordance with the conditions of the villagers and techniques that are easily accepted and understood by the villagers. The responsiveness aspect relates to the readiness and willingness of the apparatus to act with superior programs. The accountability aspect relates to the actions of the apparatus in services relevant to SOPs, regulations and policies.Research with qualitative type with interview techniques, observation, and documentation.

Association Between Atopic Dermatitis in Pregnant Women and Preterm Births: The Japan Environment and Children's Study.

This study aimed to evaluate the association between atopic dermatitis in pregnant women and preterm births, accounting for maternal ritodrine hydrochloride administration status. Data of 83,796 women with singleton pregnancies at andafter 22weeks of gestation (enrolled between 2011 and 2014) were analyzed. These data were obtained from the Japan Environment and Children's Study. Atopic dermatitis was defined based on self-reported questionnaire responses obtained during the first trimester. The primary outcome measures were preterm births before 37, 32, and 28weeks of gestation. Using a multivariable logistic regression model, odds ratios for preterm births in pregnant women with atopic dermatitis were calculated, with women without atopic dermatitis included in the reference group. This analysis considered confounding factors and maternal ritodrine hydrochloride administration. Among pregnant women with atopic dermatitis, the adjusted odds ratios (95% confidence intervals) for preterm births before 37, 32, and 28weeks of gestation were 0.89 (0.81-0.98), 0.98 (0.74-1.30), and 0.88 (0.50-1.55), respectively. This trend remained consistent after excluding participants who receivedritodrine hydrochloride. Atopic dermatitis in pregnant women was significantly associated with a decreased incidence of preterm births before 37weeks of gestation, even after accounting for the effects of maternal ritodrine hydrochloride administration.

State-Civilization: Cultural Aspects of Political Theory

The paper examines the current state of the theory of the state‑civilization, a new concept of the form of the state for both domestic and foreign historical and political science that is based not only and not so much on the legal recognition of its constitutional and legal status, but rather on the cultural identity of its founding community. The author analyzes the current ideas of Russian scholars and researchers regarding the main features of the state‑civilization, and compares them with the traditional concept of «national state.» Using the methodology of historical and cultural analysis, the author considers the stages of the Russian statehood formation. It is postulated that the State as a system of political institutions and management practices is one of the elements of civilization. The specifics of the system of state power and administration practices are the result of conscious human activity at a certain stage of the development of society on a par with other achievements of social and spiritual cultures. The conclusion is made about the variability of the form and content of the state in its political and legal meaning, which prevents the concept of the state‑civilization from being opposed to the concept of a national state, despite the existing views of a number of researchers on this subject. However, the author notes the immutability of such phenomena of civilization as space, people and culture, customs and traditions, ways and values, which suggests that the concept of «state‑civilization» should be considered in relation to the study of law and politics in its cultural significance.

Implementation of Pancasila Values in Regional Head Leadership (Case Study: Hand of Love Assistance Program in the Leadership of Paulus Waterpauw 2020-2022 in West Papua Province)

The "Hand of Love (Bantuan Tangan Kasih) Assistance Program" under the leadership of Paulus Waterpauw from 2020-2022 in West Papua Province is investigated in this study. The data used here were firsthand information directly related to the implementation of the program and its implementation, along with documents, reports, and literature related to Pancasila values, regional leadership, and specific programs. The results of the research are discussed based on the policy implementation of Van Meter and Van Horn (1975), which emphasizes six dimensions, namely policy goals and objectives, policy resources, characteristics of implementing agents, implementing attitudes, communication between implementing organizations, and socio-economic and political environment. The findings show that the success of the implementation process of the Hand of Love Assistance Program is greatly influenced by the characteristics of the implementers. The hedonistic lifestyle after the enactment of the Special Autonomy has eroded the morality of almost some state administrators. The "hand of love" program is a program that has been implemented by a transmigration and labor office, Bank Penyalur, as the implementer.

Business and Politics in Urban Indonesia: Patrimonialism, Oligarchy and the State in Two Towns

Studies of the Indonesian political economy suggest a transformation of government-business relationship from a “patrimonial administrative” state, in which bureaucrats are dominant, to a “patrimonial oligarchic” state dominated by business actors. We examine this proposition by analysing government-business relationship in two towns: a town in Sulawesi, dominated by trade, and a town with a strong industrial base in Java. In the first, politics still approximates that of a patrimonial administrative state with a weak business sector and a dominant bureaucracy. In the second, a local business dynasty has come to power, but without promoting regularisation of state-business relationship. Despite the differences, patronage politics are similarly dominant in both locations, which we illustrate by zeroing in on the construction sector and the distribution of infrastructure projects. We conclude by discussing the implications of our findings for the nature of urban politics in Indonesia, underscoring the significance of patronage across a range of settings.