Prabowo Subianto

A powerful earthquake hit Flores island, killing at least 68 people and injuring more than 200 others while damaging over 1,300 homes across East Nusa Tenggara province. Amid this devastation, thousands of residents waited for essential aid as Indonesia marked its Independence Day. Authorities deployed military and police personnel to the disaster zone and established emergency field hospitals in the worst-hit towns.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto announced plans to establish a new commodity exchange within Indonesia. The goal of this initiative is to increase the nation's influence over global commodity prices.

President Prabowo Subianto highlighted Indonesia’s economic growth and investment gains during a State of the Nation address. He announced that the country could achieve 6% economic growth by the end of 2026. This projection was based on the nation's strongest first-half growth in 13 years and robust investment despite global uncertainty.

President Prabowo Subianto nominated three senior Bank Indonesia officials for the central bank's top leadership positions. This nomination reinforces expectations of policy continuity, following his selection of Destry Damayanti as the sole candidate for governor.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto nominated Acting Governor Destry Damayanti as the sole candidate to lead Bank Indonesia. This nomination advances a hiring process that has attracted significant attention from global investors. The search for leadership came after Perry Warjiyo unexpectedly resigned from the post in late July.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s approval rating has declined from 81.2% in November to 51.1% in a recent SMRC survey, driven by voter concerns over household finances and government effectiveness despite his welfare and village-economy agenda. Dissatisfaction with his performance increased from 16% previously.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto seeks to visit North Korea to enhance Indonesia's diplomatic role as a mediator between South Korea and North Korea, but faces potential public opposition in Indonesia and has not received an invitation from North Korea.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's efforts to restructure the economy with a stronger state role are creating tensions with the country’s wealthiest tycoon families known as the Nine Dragons (Sembilan Naga). These families, many of Chinese Indonesian origin, hold significant interests in sectors like banking, tobacco, and mining.

A high-profile case is raising doubts about President Prabowo Subianto’s motivations in Indonesia’s anti-corruption efforts.

Indonesia is establishing the University of the Republic of Indonesia (URI) on a former palm oil plantation near Bogor to cultivate future leaders and address the country's technological talent gap. President Prabowo Subianto emphasizes the need to leverage natural resources with advanced technology.

President Prabowo Subianto has overseen Indonesia’s worst financial turmoil since the 1997 crisis, with the rupiah plunging amid policy shifts. The article links the economic downturn to Prabowo’s return to past economic strategies.

The sudden resignation of Bank Indonesia’s governor highlights a dilemma for central bankers in the region between tightening interest rates to defend currencies and control inflation or loosening them to support economic growth. Analysts speculate the governor, Perry Warjiyo, faced pressure to align with President Prabowo Subianto’s economic agenda.

Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo's sudden resignation during his second term was accepted by President Prabowo Subianto, causing concern in financial markets. The abrupt departure has rattled local and international financial markets.

Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo has resigned unexpectedly, with President Prabowo Subianto accepting his resignation. Destry Damayanti, a senior BI deputy governor, has been named interim governor. Analysts warn the move could concern investors about central bank independence and fiscal management.

Indonesia aims to build a financial centre to rival Singapore, Hong Kong, or Dubai. Parliament passed enabling legislation for the hub, a milestone in President Prabowo Subianto’s efforts to attract foreign capital and boost growth to 8% by 2029. Analysts caution that persuading global investors remains a significant challenge.

Indonesia's economic tsar Luhut Pandjaitan aims to transform Bali into an international financial center. He uses the example of kamikaze drones in Abu Dhabi to emphasize the urgency of the initiative.

The head of Indonesia’s National Nutrition Agency resigned, citing health and stress, amid budget cuts and a criminal investigation into the government’s free meals programme. This marks the second leadership change at the agency in over a month, as the programme faces logistical challenges and quality concerns.

Indonesia has reduced the budget for President Prabowo Subianto’s free school meals programme to 229 trillion rupiah from 268 trillion rupiah, with further cuts possible. The programme, a key election pledge, is linked to broader concerns about Indonesia’s fiscal health.

Indonesia sent only its ambassador to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral in Tehran, prompting criticism as a 'slap in the face' to Iran. A former Indonesian ambassador questioned whether Washington's influence shaped Jakarta's minimal presence, highlighting tensions in President Prabowo Subianto's foreign policy.

Investors are fleeing Indonesia due to concerns over President Prabowo Subianto's large spending projects, which may lead to downgrading its emerging economy status. The article questions if Subianto will scale back his ambitions to achieve 8% growth.

Indonesia's government is scaling down President Prabowo Subianto's free meals program to save money, leaving thousands of kitchen operators in limbo. The plan includes a potential US$2 billion budget cut, reducing beneficiaries and halting the addition of 13,000 new kitchens among the current 28,000.

The annual Indonesia-Singapore Leaders’ Retreat in Jakarta on July 6, led by President Prabowo Subianto and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, marked a reset in bilateral relations and the consolidation of new leadership in both nations. The event is seen as reflecting a new era of ASEAN transactionalism.

Indonesia's free meals program faces allegations of corruption and waste. The initiative by President Prabowo Subianto is criticized for diverting resources to affluent areas.

India will supply Indonesia with long-range BrahMos missiles as part of a defense cooperation agreement. The deal was announced during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-day state visit to Indonesia, hosted by President Prabowo Subianto, focusing on deepening ties in defense and critical minerals.

Delhi is set to supply Indonesia with BrahMos missiles. PM Narendra Modi met with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto during a two-day visit to Jakarta, where both sides are expected to sign agreements to strengthen defense and strategic ties.

India will supply BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and Astra air-to-air missiles to Indonesia during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Jakarta visit, marking a $630 million defense deal to deepen strategic ties. The agreement, part of India’s expanding defense exports, includes phased acquisition, infrastructure, and technical support for Indonesia’s missile capabilities.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Indonesia on July 6 for the first part of his three-nation diplomatic visit. He received a grand ceremonial welcome featuring an Indonesian Air Force fighter jet escort and a personal reception by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at the airport.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto to discuss strengthening economic and defense ties. The talks focused on defense, trade, investment, and energy security, with eight agreements and memorandums of understanding expected to be announced.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met to discuss expanding economic and defense ties, focusing on trade, investment, food and energy security, and critical minerals. Eight agreements and memorandums of understanding are expected to be announced during Modi's three-day visit to Indonesia, which includes plans for defense cooperation and a digital commerce platform inspired by India's model.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is meeting with Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto to discuss ways to strengthen strategic ties between Asia’s two largest democracies.

A conflict between Prabowo Subianto and Indonesia's influential business leaders, referred to as 'dragons,' risks affecting the economy. The article highlights tensions that could lead to economic spillover.

Indonesia and Singapore reaffirmed the accessibility of the Strait of Malacca amid Iran's imposition of fees on ships using the Strait of Hormuz. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong discussed the issue as high oil prices affect Southeast Asia due to the Middle East war.

A corruption investigation into Indonesia's free meals program has expanded to include police and military officers. Prosecutors named police brigadier general Lalu Muhammad Iwan Mahardan as a suspect and referred a military officer's case to the military crimes unit.

The body of American pilot Nicholas F. Goselin, killed in an attack by Indonesian separatists in Papua Highlands, was recovered by security forces. Rebels claimed responsibility, alleging the aircraft violated their ban on civilian flights and was used to transport military personnel, though the Indonesian military denied this.

A Papua separatist group claimed to have shot dead an American pilot, Nicholas F. Goselin, who operated an Indonesian airline aircraft transporting troops. The group accused the pilot of violating a ban on civilian flights in their designated operational zones and set fire to the aircraft. The separatists called for international negotiations to resolve the conflict in Papua.

Five trainees preparing to manage village cooperatives in Indonesia died during training, sparking criticism of President Prabowo Subianto’s reliance on military-style drills. The deaths have overshadowed a $13.4 billion program aimed at rural development and food security.

Indonesian police arrested dozens of protesters in Surabaya after a rally against President Prabowo Subianto’s policies turned violent. Demonstrators protested a fuel price increase and the president’s free meals scheme, throwing rocks and setting fires.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met with former US President Donald Trump at a Gaza peace summit in Egypt and requested to meet Eric Trump. Trump responded positively, noting Eric's role in the Trump Organisation, which has built its first golf club.

MSCI will decide on June 23 whether to downgrade Indonesia to a frontier market, risking $13 billion in capital outflows. The potential downgrade follows concerns about ownership data opacity and market activity, contributing to a 28% decline in the Jakarta Composite Index in 2026. Investor concerns include policies under President Prabowo Subianto, such as fiscal strain and increased state economic control.

Indonesia's rupiah fell to record lows amid economic and political turmoil, sparking protests and criticism of President Prabowo Subianto's policies. The Indonesian National Bank raised interest rates to 5.75% to stabilize the currency, but rising fuel and food costs continue to strain households.