Prabowo was sworn in with his running mate Gibran Rakabuming Raka, the eldest son of Jokowi. More than 30 leaders attended the inauguration, including British Foreign Minister David Lammy, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, and Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. He named 48 ministers and 58 vice-ministers in his new … Read more
(Bloomberg) — Former general Prabowo Subianto was swarn in as Indonesia’s eighth president on Sunday, capping a 26-year rise that followed his dismissal from the military over alleged human rights abuses tied to protests that ousted his late former father-in-law and dictator, Suharto. Most Read from Bloomberg Prabowo took the oath of office together with … Read more
“ By Ananda Teresia and Stefanno Sulaiman Indonesia’s Prabowo Subianto officially assumed the presidency on Sunday, becoming the leader of the world’s third-largest democracy. He emerged victorious in the election with nearly 60% of the vote, running on platforms such as providing free meals for school children and forming a strong parliamentary coalition over the … Read more
Overall, Prabowo’s presidency is shaping up to be characterized by a focus on boosting economic growth, increasing Indonesia’s international presence, and addressing social issues. However, the success of his ambitious plans will depend on his ability to attract investment, manage fiscal policy prudently, and navigate political dynamics within the country. His advisors have indicated that … Read more