Prabowo sworn in as Indonesia’s eighth president; urges nation to be brave in tackling challenges

‘I will lead the Indonesian government with sincerity’: President Prabowo in first speech as he outlines priorities

The new president also rallied the nation to be brave alongside him in tackling challenges such as eradicating corruption, poverty as well as making Indonesia self-sufficient in areas such as energy. “We have to become a nation that is brave and not afraid of challenges, obstacles, threats,” Mr Prabowo said to the cheers of lawmakers. … Read more

‘I will lead the Indonesian government with sincerity’: President Prabowo in first speech as he outlines priorities

The new president also rallied the nation to be brave alongside him in tackling challenges such as eradicating corruption, poverty as well as making Indonesia self-sufficient in areas such as energy. “We have to become a nation that is brave and not afraid of challenges, obstacles, threats,” Mr Prabowo said to the cheers of lawmakers. … Read more

Indonesia marks first Independence Day in unfinished new capital

Indonesia’s unfinished new capital marked its inaugural Independence Day on Saturday with a flag-raising ceremony amidst a backdrop of cranes and dusty construction sites. Located in the forested eastern part of Borneo, the new city, called Nusantara, is envisioned as a sustainable, high-tech alternative to the overcrowded and polluted Jakarta. While some government buildings are … Read more

Jakarta governor election to remain high-stakes contest, despite Nusantara taking over as Indonesia’s capital

Former West Java governor Ridwan Kamil, who backed Mr Prabowo during the presidential election, is also being touted as a contender by his party, Golkar. His tenure as governor of West Java ended in September last year. Despite billboards of Mr Ridwan with the tagline “on the way Jakarta” adorning some parts of the capital, … Read more

Green economy, new capital Nusantara among areas discussed with Indonesia, says PM Lee after leaders’ retreat

Mr Lee described Singapore’s relationship with Indonesia, its biggest neighbour, as “a very important” one. “I hope from Indonesia’s point of view, they find it a valuable relationship to them too.” He noted that both countries have been able “to do a lot together and to keep the relationship in good shape” over the last … Read more

No mention of ‘returning graft suspects’ assets’ in 2022 meeting between Indonesia and Singapore

Screenshot of the false post, taken on March 21, 2024 Indonesian-language text on the video repeats the claim, saying that “Singapore is handing over a trillion rupiah” ($64 billion) of Indonesia’s “state assets stolen by corruption suspects”. “I really got goosebumps, Mr Jokowi is the best and great,” the text also says, praising the president … Read more

Indonesia’s presidential palace in new capital Nusantara must be built with our own hands, says Jokowi

JAKARTA, March 1 (Bernama-Antara): President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) stated that Indonesia is keen on having a new presidential palace built with its own hands rather than being a colonial legacy, reported ANTARA news agency. “We are keen to have a presidential palace that is not the legacy of the colonial regime. We will develop (the … Read more

Indonesia awards presumed next president Prabowo rank of four-star general

JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesia’s president on Wednesday awarded Prabowo Subianto, his presumed successor and an ex-special forces commander, the rank of honorary four-star general, decades after he was dismissed from the military amid allegations of rights abuses. Defence Minister Prabowo, who took an insurmountable lead in the Feb. 14 presidential election according to unofficial quick … Read more

Prabowo Subianto | From Indonesia’s ‘strongman’ General to ‘cute-and-cuddly’ presidential candidate

The party started almost a year ago. On Instagram, a 71-year-old former military general posed wearing a white hoodie and a mild smile. To his followers, it made him look “ganteng”, “gemes” and “gemoy”. Handsome, cute. At election rallies and interviews over the next months, the General perfected his signature dance moves — an awkward … Read more

Indonesia Elections 2024: From contentious figure to crowd magnet, VP candidate Gibran expands Prabowo’s reach, appeal

Mr Gibran tried his best to shake everyone’s hands but it was hard to gauge if he was enjoying the spotlight. He was mostly quiet when people screamed his name with barely a smile on his face. Mr Gibran also ignored calls from reporters following his campaign trail that day for a brief interview. The … Read more