Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's 8th president. Will he be Jokowi's man, or chart a new path?
Prabowo Subianto will be inaugurated on Oct. 20, 2024. Just days after his 73rd birthday, former army general Prabowo Subianto will become Indonesia's eighth president on Oct. 20. This is 10 years to the day that his predecessor Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo was himself inaugurated as president.
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
The first time Prabowo Subianto lost a presidential bid, he claimed there had been "massive" fraud. The second time, the former special forces commander initially said he did not accept the election results,
How President Prabowo Subianto Is Steering Indonesia’s Future
The former general won 96 million votes—the most ever for a single candidate anywhere in recorded history—in a landslide presidential election in February.
Who is Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia's president-elect?
June 22, 2014Prabowo Subianto has undergone a remarkable political transformation.From a fiery former military commander in Indonesia, to a charismatic statesman on the campaign trail. On Sunday, he is set to become Indonesia's new leader.
Who is Prabowo Subianto, the former general who becomes Indonesia’s new president?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to both Indonesia’s popular outgoing president and the country's dictatorial past will be inaugurated as its leader Sunday. He has promised to continue his predecessor's widely popular policies,
Marcos flying to Indonesia for Prabowo inauguration
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. was set to travel to Jakarta, Indonesia, on Saturday afternoon to attend the inauguration of President-elect Prabowo Subianto on Sunday, Malacañang said. First Lady Louise "Liza" Araneta-Marcos will accompany Marcos,
PM Wong to attend inauguration of Indonesia’s new president Prabowo
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will visit Jakarta on Oct 20-21 to attend the inauguration of Indonesia’s new president Prabowo Subianto. Mr Prabowo, 73, will be sworn in during a ceremony to be held on the morning of Oct 20 at the People’s Consultative Assembly Hall in the Parliament Complex in central Jakarta.
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
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