Who is Prabowo Subianto, the ex-general claiming to win Indonesia’s presidency?
10 months, 1 week ago

Who is Prabowo Subianto, the ex-general claiming to win Indonesia’s presidency?

LA Times  

Prabowo Subianto, who served as an Indonesian military leader under the brutal Suharto dictatorship, is claiming victory in the presidential vote. Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto presented himself as heir to the immensely popular President Joko Widodo, vowing to continue the modernization agenda that’s brought rapid growth and vaunted Indonesia into the ranks of middle-income countries. “This victory must be a victory for all Indonesian people.” But Subianto will enter office with unresolved questions about the costs of rapid growth for the environment and traditional communities, as well as his own links to torture, disappearances and other human rights abuses in the final years of the Suharto dictatorship, in which he served as a lieutenant general. A former rival of Widodo who lost two presidential races to him, Subianto embraced the popular leader to run as his heir, even choosing Widodo’s son as his running mate, a choice that ran up against constitutional age limits and has activists worried about an emerging political dynasty in the 25-year-old democracy. United and harmonious.” The former rivals became tacit allies: Indonesian presidents don’t typically endorse candidates, but Subianto chose Widodo’s son, 36-year-old Surakarta Mayor Gibran Rakabuming Raka, as his vice presidential running mate, and Widodo coyly favored Subianto over the candidate of his own former party.

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Jakarta to Pick New Governor in Early Test for President Prabowo
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Jakarta to Pick New Governor in Early Test for President Prabowo

Live Mint  

-- Voters in Indonesia’s capital choose its next governor Wednesday in an early test for President Prabowo Subianto after he took office last month. The election pits Prabowo’s candidate, former West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil, against the opposition pick, former cabinet secretary Pramono Anung, for control of a metropolis that accounts for about a fifth of the country’s economic output. …

‘You’re very famous’: Indonesian President Subianto tells EAM Jaishankar as they meet in Brazil
1 month ago

‘You’re very famous’: Indonesian President Subianto tells EAM Jaishankar as they meet in Brazil

Live Mint  

“I know you, you are very famous,” is how Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Brazil on the sidelines of the G20 Summit. A video of their meeting shared online shows the Indonesian President greeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi before approaching EAM Jaishankar. Watch the video here PM Modi met Indonesian President Subianto and discussed …

I know you, you are very famous: Indonesian President praises Jaishankar
1 month ago

I know you, you are very famous: Indonesian President praises Jaishankar

India Today  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar received warm compliments from Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto as he and Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived for a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Brazil. As Jaishankar introduced himself, the Indonesian President said, "I know you, you are very famous." 😂 'I Know You, You're Very Famous' - Indonesian President Prabowo …

Will Prabowo Subianto cosy up to Donald Trump or to China?
1 month, 1 week ago

Will Prabowo Subianto cosy up to Donald Trump or to China?

Hindustan Times  

In September 1985 analysts from the CIA puzzled over who might succeed Suharto, Indonesia’s dictator and a stalwart opponent of communism. In February’s presidential election, more than a quarter-century after Suharto fell from power and democracy returned to Indonesia, Mr Prabowo won a landslide victory. Coming so soon after Mr Prabowo’s surprise decision for Indonesia to join the BRICS bloc …

Indonesia’s Prabowo Courts Trump, Meets Top Executives in US
1 month, 1 week ago

Indonesia’s Prabowo Courts Trump, Meets Top Executives in US

Live Mint  

Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto congratulated Donald Trump in a phone call on Sunday and may meet the president-elect in person this week, as he seeks to build links with the incoming administration. “Wherever you are, I’m willing to fly to congratulate you personally,” Prabowo told Trump, according to a video of the call on his social media accounts. The Indonesian …

Donald Trump’s conversation with Indonesian president goes viral as Prabowo Subianto releases video
1 month, 1 week ago

Donald Trump’s conversation with Indonesian president goes viral as Prabowo Subianto releases video

Live Mint  

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto began his visit to the US with a congratulatory phone call to Donald Trump this week — ahead of a meeting with Joe Biden on Tuesday. “Glad to be connected directly with President-elect Donald Trump to extend my heartfelt congratulations on his election as the 47th President of the United States. Analysts suggest he is likely …

Watch | How many times Indonesia’s Prabowo calls Trump ‘sir’, netizens wonder
1 month, 1 week ago

Watch | How many times Indonesia’s Prabowo calls Trump ‘sir’, netizens wonder

Firstpost  

Indonesia’s new President Prabowo Subianto shared a video post of his phone call with US President-elect Donald Trump where he congratulated him on his reelection. During the conversation, Prabowo called Trump ‘sir’ multiple times, leaving netizens counting how many times he did that Indonesia’s new President Prabowo Subianto talking to US President-elect Donald Trump after arriving in Washington and before …

'I was shocked': Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto-Donald Trump's phone call goes viral | Watch
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1 month, 1 week ago

'I was shocked': Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto-Donald Trump's phone call goes viral | Watch

Hindustan Times  

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory in a phone call after landing in Washington on an official visit that includes a meeting with President Joe Biden on Tuesday. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto gestures as he speaks during the Indonesia-China Business Forum in Beijing, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. Prabowo Subianto, who has said he will pursue …

Newly inaugurated Indonesian President Subianto visits China in first overseas trip
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Newly inaugurated Indonesian President Subianto visits China in first overseas trip

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto pledged to maintain close ties with China during a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Saturday, his first overseas stop since he took office three weeks ago. “Indonesia considers China not only as a great power but as a great civilization,” Subianto said at the meeting, adding that the two countries …

Prabowo Focuses on Food and Energy Self-Sufficiency in First Cabinet Meeting
2 months ago

Prabowo Focuses on Food and Energy Self-Sufficiency in First Cabinet Meeting

China Daily  

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto emphasizes the need for government efficiency and cabinet unity, with a strong focus on food and energy self-sufficiency. He urges cabinet members to streamline their operations and cut costs and red tape, while maintaining unity within both the cabinet and the nation.

China, Indonesia Hold Historic Summit, Boosting Strategic Cooperation
2 months ago

China, Indonesia Hold Historic Summit, Boosting Strategic Cooperation

China Daily  

Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng's visit to Indonesia marks the strengthening of bilateral relations between the two countries. During his stay, he met with President Prabowo, President Joko Widodo, and newly inaugurated Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, emphasizing key priorities such as food security and poverty reduction. Han affirmed China's unwavering support for the new government and expressed confidence in Indonesia's continued …

Indonesian President Prabowo Names 109-Member Cabinet, Reflecting Pragmatic Approach to Economic Growth
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2 months ago

Indonesian President Prabowo Names 109-Member Cabinet, Reflecting Pragmatic Approach to Economic Growth

China Daily  

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has sworn in the largest cabinet in the country's history, with 109 members. The cabinet includes 48 ministers, 56 vice-ministers and five heads of ministerial state agencies. Prabowo's cabinet reflects the colors of the national flag and aims to create a strong government that would unite the multicultural society and diverse political interests of the nation.

China, Indonesia Hold Historic Summit, Boosting Strategic Cooperation
2 months ago

China, Indonesia Hold Historic Summit, Boosting Strategic Cooperation

China Daily  

Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng's visit to Indonesia marks the strengthening of bilateral relations between the two countries. During his stay, he met with President Prabowo, President Joko Widodo, and newly inaugurated Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, emphasizing key priorities such as food security and poverty reduction. Han affirmed China's support for the new government and expressed confidence in Indonesia's progress under …

Indonesia's Largest Cabinet Ever Announced: 109 Members to Serve Under Prabowo Subianto
Trending News
2 months ago

Indonesia's Largest Cabinet Ever Announced: 109 Members to Serve Under Prabowo Subianto

The Hindu  

Indonesia's new President Prabowo Subianto announces the largest-ever Cabinet with 109 members, reflecting his pledge for a strong government. The Cabinet features politicians from a coalition of seven parties who supported his victory in the February election and figures allied with his own Cabinet. The move is a political reward to Mr. Widodo for his tacit support in the election.

New President Subianto swears in Indonesia's largest Cabinet since 1966, with 109 members
2 months ago

New President Subianto swears in Indonesia's largest Cabinet since 1966, with 109 members

The Independent  

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Indonesian President Unveils Cabinet of 53 Ministers and Heads of Agencies
2 months ago

Indonesian President Unveils Cabinet of 53 Ministers and Heads of Agencies

China Daily  

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto unveils his cabinet of 53 ministers and heads of agencies, with more than a dozen continuing from the previous administration. The cabinet is divided into various ministries, with a focus on expertise and experience. Some prominent figures include Sri Mulyani Indrawati, who retains her position as minister of finance, and Sugiono, the new minister of foreign …

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto Unveils New Cabinet Lineup
2 months ago

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto Unveils New Cabinet Lineup

China Daily  

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has appointed a cabinet of 53 ministers and heads of ministerial level agencies. The cabinet is made up of experienced and diverse individuals from various backgrounds and parties. The lineup includes several ministers from the previous administration, as well as new faces. The inauguration of the cabinet lineup is scheduled for Monday.

Indonesian President Announces Largest Cabinet in Country's History
2 months ago

Indonesian President Announces Largest Cabinet in Country's History

Live Mint  

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has announced his Cabinet, marking the largest in the country's history. The lineup features 109 ministers, vice ministers, and heads of national agencies, reflecting Subianto's commitment to a strong administration. The Cabinet includes politicians from various parties, with Widodo's son, Surakarta ex-Mayor Gibran Rakabuming Raka, chosen as his running mate. Subianto's victory in the February election …

Prabowo Subianto sworn in as Indonesia’s eighth president
2 months ago

Prabowo Subianto sworn in as Indonesia’s eighth president

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Prabowo Subianto was inaugurated Sunday …

Prabowo Subianto sworn in as Indonesian president
2 months ago

Prabowo Subianto sworn in as Indonesian president

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-10-20 13:25 Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto attends the presidential inauguration ceremony at the parliament building in Jakarta, Indonesia, Oct 20, 2024. JAKARTA -- Indonesia's former army general, Prabowo Subianto, was sworn in as the country's eighth president on Sunday morning at the parliament building, succeeding Joko Widodo, who led the world's fourth most populous nation for the …

Former special forces commander Prabowo Subianto sworn in as Indonesian president
2 months ago

Former special forces commander Prabowo Subianto sworn in as Indonesian president

ABC  

Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto has taken over as president of the world's third-largest democracy, months after sweeping the country's election with policies such as free meals for school children and with the outgoing leader's son as his running mate. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, left, and former Indonesian President Joko Widodo salute during the presidential inauguration ceremony. Supporters outside the Presidential Palace …

Indonesia declares Prabowo Subianto president-elect after court rejects rivals' appeal
8 months ago

Indonesia declares Prabowo Subianto president-elect after court rejects rivals' appeal

The Hindu  

Indonesia's electoral commission formally declared Prabowo Subianto president-elect in a ceremony on Wednesday, after the country's highest court rejected challenges to his landslide victory lodged by two losing presidential candidates. the tough contest, with sometimes heated debates, is over,” Mr. Subianto said during the ceremony, attended by the country's political elite, including rival candidate Anies Baswedan and his running mate …

Indonesia declares Prabowo Subianto president-elect after court rejects rivals’ appeal
8 months ago

Indonesia declares Prabowo Subianto president-elect after court rejects rivals’ appeal

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia’s electoral commission formally declared Prabowo Subianto president-elect in a ceremony on Wednesday, after the country’s highest court rejected challenges to his landslide victory lodged by two losing presidential candidates. the tough contest, with sometimes heated debates, is over,” Subianto said during the ceremony, attended by the country’s political elite, including rival candidate Anies Baswedan and his …

Indonesia: Controversial ex-general Subianto declared President-elect after court rejects rivals' appeal
8 months ago

Indonesia: Controversial ex-general Subianto declared President-elect after court rejects rivals' appeal

India TV News  

Jakarta: Indonesia's election commission on Wednesday officially declared Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto as President-elect after the country's highest court rejected challenges to his landslide win in February's presidential elections by the two losing candidates. “The race has finished.the tough contest, with sometimes heated debates, is over," Subianto said during the ceremony, attended by the country's political elite, including rival candidate …

Dancing into Power: The Successful Rehabilitation of Indonesia’s Prabowo Subianto
8 months ago

Dancing into Power: The Successful Rehabilitation of Indonesia’s Prabowo Subianto

The Diplomat  

In the tumultuous years of the early 1980s, a young Indonesian military officer took part in a series of combat operations in East Timor, then under Indonesian occupation. In a somewhat unexpected twist, Jokowi invited Prabowo to be his defense minister, giving Prabowo’s party a chance to govern while simultaneously co-opting his primary adversary and assimilating them into his grand …

Prabowo Subianto seals victory as Indonesia’s next leader after a top court rejects rivals’ appeals
8 months ago

Prabowo Subianto seals victory as Indonesia’s next leader after a top court rejects rivals’ appeals

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia’s top court on Monday rejected appeals lodged by two losing presidential candidates who are demanding a revote, alleging widespread irregularities and fraud at the February polls. The 5-to-3 majority decision by the eight-judge panel of the Constitutional Court rejected the arguments, saying the legal teams of the losing candidates had failed to prove allegations that Prabowo …

Indonesian President-elect Subianto visits China in bid to strengthen ties
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Indonesian President-elect Subianto visits China in bid to strengthen ties

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto pledged to continue his country’s friendly policy toward China as he met Monday with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing. Subianto, who will succeed Joko Widodo in October, chose Beijing for his first official visit after his February election victory in a bid to emphasize the countries’ robust ties amid rising tensions in the …

Indonesia elections: Why Prabowo Subianto's win is being challenged
9 months ago

Indonesia elections: Why Prabowo Subianto's win is being challenged

Firstpost  

Indonesia’s electoral commission has announced that Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto has been elected as president. However, the results immediately drew allegations of fraud from Subianto’s political rivals Indonesia's defense minister Prabowo Subianto waves at supporters as he delivers a speech after winning the 14 February election in Jakarta, Indonesia. On Wednesday, Indonesia’s defence minister Prabowo Subianto was officially announced as …

Prabowo Subianto confirmed as Indonesia’s next President
9 months ago

Prabowo Subianto confirmed as Indonesia’s next President

The Hindu  

Prabowo Subianto, a former special forces general with ties to Indonesia's current President and past dictatorship, was confirmed the victor of last month's presidential election over two former governors who have vowed to contest the result in court. Mr. Subianto won 58.6% of the votes, while former Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan received 24.9% and former Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo …

Indonesia's Prabowo wins presidential election, confirms election commission
9 months ago

Indonesia's Prabowo wins presidential election, confirms election commission

Firstpost  

Former special forces commander Prabowo swept the election on promises of continuity of the platforms of two-term incumbent Widodo, riding on the president’s popularity and using social media like TikTok to tap the support of Indonesia’s huge young voter base. Image- Reuters Indonesia’s election commission on Wednesday officially declared Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto as the winner of last month’s presidential …

Prabowo Subianto’s election as Indonesia’s next president is official. Why is it being challenged?
9 months ago

Prabowo Subianto’s election as Indonesia’s next president is official. Why is it being challenged?

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia’s electoral commission announced on Wednesday that Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, a former general linked to past human rights abuses, was elected president. Subianto, a 72-year-old former special forces general with ties to former dictators and popular current President Joko Widodo, emerged as the apparent winner on election day, as unofficial tallies by polling agencies showed he …

Indonesia’s defense minister, accused of abuses under dictatorship, is declared election winner
9 months ago

Indonesia’s defense minister, accused of abuses under dictatorship, is declared election winner

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto was announced the winner of the presidential election in the world’s third-largest democracy Wednesday over two former governors who vow to contest the result in court over alleged irregularities. Widodo’s son, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, is 37 but became Subianto’s running mate after the Constitutional Court made an exception to the minimum age …

Indonesia election commission confirms Prabowo Subianto as new president
9 months ago

Indonesia election commission confirms Prabowo Subianto as new president

Al Jazeera  

Prabowo Subianto has been formally confirmed as Indonesia’s next president, decisively beating two rivals who have promised to file a legal complaint over February’s election. Defence Minister Prabowo and his vice presidential running mate, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, won a majority of votes on February 14, winning 59 percent, or more than 96 million votes, General Elections Commission Chair Hasyim Asy’ari …

Indonesia’s defense minister announced as country’s next president
9 months ago

Indonesia’s defense minister announced as country’s next president

LA Times  

Prabowo Subianto, seen waving to supporters in this photo from February, was confirmed as the victor of the presidential election held last month. Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto was announced the winner of last month’s presidential election Wednesday over two former governors who have vowed to contest the result in court over alleged irregularities. The two other candidates have alleged …

Indonesia: The road ahead for Prabowo Subianto
9 months, 1 week ago

Indonesia: The road ahead for Prabowo Subianto

Hindustan Times  

Having secured almost 60% of the counted national votes so far, Indonesia’s current defence minister Prabowo Subianto, and Gibran Rakabuming Raka, his running mate and President Jokowi “Joko” Widodo’s son, are set to be declared the winner of the 2024 election in Indonesia. On the domestic front, the road ahead for Prabowo doesn’t seem difficult provided he manages to keep …

Indonesia: Implications of Prabowo Subianto's victory
10 months ago

Indonesia: Implications of Prabowo Subianto's victory

Hindustan Times  

Indonesia, the world’s third largest democracy, conducted its general election on February 14, 2024, with election day designated as a national holiday. Prabowo Subianto, a controversial former general and former son-in-law of long-time authoritarian leader Suharto, seems poised to become Indonesia’s next leader after apparently securing a convincing victory in this week’s election. Prabowo's convincing victory can be attributed in …

In Indonesia, personality trumps democratic ideals
10 months ago

In Indonesia, personality trumps democratic ideals

Hindustan Times  

Unofficial results of the Indonesian elections indicate that Prabowo Subianto will become the next president of the country. Jokowi’s 37-year-old son, Gibran, is Prabowo’s running mate. Jokowi seems to have ditched his own party due to his son’s political ambitions. Given Gibran’s relatively young age and his father’s popularity, there is an apprehension that Indonesia is moving towards another period …

Prabowo Subianto: Once banned from the US, this fiery ex-army general is poised to lead Indonesia
10 months ago

Prabowo Subianto: Once banned from the US, this fiery ex-army general is poised to lead Indonesia

CNN  

CNN — He hadn’t yet won enough votes to clinch Indonesia’s presidential election, but with the confidence of a man poised to take power of one of the world’s largest democracies, Prabowo Subianto gave a press conference, half-naked, from his private swimming pool on the outskirts of Jakarta. “Prabowo has worked really hard to whitewash his egregious past and reinvent …

PM Modi congratulates Indonesia’s newly-elected President Prabowo Subianto
10 months ago

PM Modi congratulates Indonesia’s newly-elected President Prabowo Subianto

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated the newly elected President of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto and said that he is looking forward to the strengthening Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Indonesia. Look forward to working with the new Presidency to further strengthen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Indonesia,” PM Modi said. Branded as the “reformed” general, Prabowo Subianto …

How will Prabowo Subianto, an ex-general who’s never held elective office, lead Indonesia?
10 months, 1 week ago

How will Prabowo Subianto, an ex-general who’s never held elective office, lead Indonesia?

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Foreign leaders congratulated Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto on his apparent victory in Indonesia’s presidential election, while rights activists called him a threat. “If you think about his actual age, he’s no longer fit, but his dream of running for president several times means there are good things he wants.” CONCERNS AMONG RIGHTS ACTIVISTS Many activists see the …

Who is Prabowo Subianto, the man likely to be Indonesia’s next president?
10 months, 1 week ago

Who is Prabowo Subianto, the man likely to be Indonesia’s next president?

Al Jazeera  

A general once feared across Indonesia and banned from the United States, has reinvented himself as a ‘cute grandpa’. No one will be scared of committing human rights abuses, because he has avoided all the allegations made against him and managed to cover them up,” Muhammad said, recounting how the Kopassus Special Forces, under Prabowo’s command, cracked down on a …

A strongman at the helm: On Indonesia’s presidential election
10 months, 1 week ago

A strongman at the helm: On Indonesia’s presidential election

The Hindu  

In Indonesia’s presidential election, Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto, a former general linked to violent actions by the military in East Timor, Aceh, and West Papua, appears likely to emerge victorious after early trends indicated more than 57% of votes in his favour. While full results are not expected for the next few weeks, the “quick counts”, or government-approved polling samples, …

Prabowo Subianto | The ‘reformed’ General
10 months, 1 week ago

Prabowo Subianto | The ‘reformed’ General

The Hindu  

The party started almost a year ago. Two, Mr. Subianto’s popularity this time around leveraged Indonesia’s young electorate, who comprise more than half of Indonesia’s 204 million eligible voters spread across some 17,000 islands. Like other candidates, Mr. Subianto has pledged to expand economic initiatives, increase social security cover, create new jobs, and build the new capital city, but analysts …

Who is Prabowo Subianto, the former general who’s Indonesia’s next president?
10 months, 1 week ago

Who is Prabowo Subianto, the former general who’s Indonesia’s next president?

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — A wealthy ex-general with ties to both Indonesia’s popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past looks set to be its next leader. Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto presented himself as heir to the immensely popular President Joko Widodo, vowing to continue the modernization agenda that’s brought rapid growth and vaunted Indonesia into the ranks of middle-income countries. A …

Prabowo Subianto claims 'victory for all Indonesians' in presidential vote
10 months, 1 week ago

Prabowo Subianto claims 'victory for all Indonesians' in presidential vote

The Hindu  

Former general Prabowo Subianto claimed victory in Indonesia's presidential election on Wednesday as preliminary results put him well ahead of his two rivals to lead Southeast Asia's biggest economy. Official results are not due until next month but at least four government-approved groups — making projections based on official early tallying — showed Mr. Subianto winning a clear majority in …

Millions of Indonesians choose new President in one of world's largest elections
10 months, 1 week ago

Millions of Indonesians choose new President in one of world's largest elections

The Hindu  

Millions of Indonesians were choosing a new President on Wednesday as the world's third-largest democracy aspires to become a global economic powerhouse just over 25 years since emerging from a brutal authoritarian era. Subianto, who is the frontrunner based on several independent surveys, has picked Widodo's eldest son, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, as his vice-presidential running mate. Baswedan opposes Widodo's signature …

Indonesian presidential election: Ex-army strongman leader claims victory
10 months, 1 week ago

Indonesian presidential election: Ex-army strongman leader claims victory

CNN  

CNN — A former army general with a controversial past has claimed victory in Indonesia’s presidential election. Prabowo, billed as the frontrunner ahead of Wednesday’s contest, told supporters in Jakarta, he and running mate Gibran Rakabuming Raka, who is the eldest son of President Joko Widodo, would govern “for all the people of Indonesia.” “Although we are grateful, we must …

Prabowo Subianto claims victory in Indonesian presidential election
10 months, 1 week ago

Prabowo Subianto claims victory in Indonesian presidential election

Al Jazeera  

Sample counts show defence minister winning about 58 percent of the vote in first round of presidential election. Indonesian Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto has declared victory in the presidential election after unofficial vote counts showed him with a significant lead over his rivals. “We have to respect the people’s decision,” Anies told reporters at his campaign headquarters after Prabowo claimed …

Indonesia election: Unofficial vote count shows defence minister Prabowo is leading
10 months, 1 week ago

Indonesia election: Unofficial vote count shows defence minister Prabowo is leading

India TV News  

Bali: Indonesians have voted for a new president Wednesday as the world’s third-largest democracy aspires to become a global economic powerhouse a quarter-century after shaking off a brutal dictatorship. Two former provincial governors, Anies Baswedan and Ganjar Pranowo, were also vying to succeed the immensely popular President Joko Widodo, who is serving the final of his two terms in office. …

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