Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto released a video of his conversation with President-elect Donald Trump, where they discussed the recent election, U.S.-Indonesia relations, and the potential for future collaborations. Subianto expressed his willingness to travel to the U.S. to personally congratulate Trump and emphasized the importance of strengthening ties between their two nations.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s frequent use of the word ‘sir’ during a phone call with US President-elect Donald Trump has sparked controversy, with some questioning the choice of language and its implications. The call, which followed Prabowo’s congratulatory message to Trump, highlighted the close relationship between the two leaders and was shared on social media. While Trump was complimentary towards Prabowo’s leadership and English, the repeated use of ‘sir’ by the Indonesian president has raised eyebrows among some, prompting online debate.
Indonesia is set to witness its largest-ever regional elections on November 27th. This historic event will see Indonesians vote for their governors, mayors, and regents across the nation. The elections are crucial for understanding the effectiveness of President Prabowo Subianto’s programs and could reshape political dynamics across the country.
The Indonesian parliament has approved the budget for 2025, setting the stage for President-elect Prabowo Subianto’s administration. The budget, totaling 3,621.3 trillion rupiah ($237 billion), prioritizes economic growth, fiscal discipline, and key social programs.
Indonesian President Joko Widodo, in his final State of the Nation address, highlighted his administration’s successes in economic growth, infrastructure development, and poverty reduction during his decade-long tenure. He also emphasized the nation’s resilience in facing global challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change. Widodo’s legacy includes the ambitious new capital city project in Borneo and a focus on green energy transition. He passed the torch to his successor, Prabowo Subianto, with hopes of achieving Indonesia’s vision of becoming a prosperous nation by 2045.
Despite construction delays and funding challenges, Indonesian President Joko Widodo held his first cabinet meeting in the future capital Nusantara, reaffirming his commitment to the megaproject. While the city is expected to be fully ready by 2045, environmental concerns linger over deforestation in the rainforest area. Jokowi’s successor, Prabowo Subianto, has pledged to continue the project, ensuring its completion.
Indonesia’s outgoing President Joko Widodo will appoint Thomas Djiwandono, nephew of president-elect Prabowo Subianto, as a deputy finance minister. This appointment is intended to smooth the transition of government from Widodo’s administration to Prabowo’s, which officially starts in October. Djiwandono, a fiscal advisor to Prabowo, will work alongside the well-respected current finance minister, Sri Mulyani Indrawati. This appointment comes amidst concerns about Prabowo’s fiscal policies and the potential for increased debt, especially due to his campaign promises, including free school meals. However, Djiwandono has repeatedly reassured markets about Prabowo’s commitment to fiscal rules and keeping the budget deficit within legal limits.
Indonesia’s incoming President, Prabowo Subianto, is planning to implement a nationwide free school meals scheme but faces challenges in funding and logistics. He is looking to countries like India, Japan, and China for guidance on managing costs and effectiveness, but analysts warn of potential economic and logistical hurdles for Indonesia.
Prabowo Subianto has been formally declared the president-elect of Indonesia, after the electoral commission certified the results of the presidential election held in April. Subianto won by a landslide, receiving more than twice the votes of his two rivals. However, his opponents had challenged his victory, accusing him of widespread fraud and state interference. The Constitutional Court rejected their arguments and upheld Subianto’s victory. Subianto will take office in October, becoming Indonesia’s first president from outside the Jakarta elite.
Prabowo Subianto’s electoral victory in Indonesia has been upheld by the Constitutional Court, rejecting petitions from his rivals, Anies Baswedan and Ganjar Pranowo. The court’s ruling, while largely expected, was met with dissenting opinions from three judges who raised concerns about the president’s neutrality and the potential use of state resources to influence voters.
