Tag: Prabowo Subianto

Indonesia’s new(ish) aircraft carrier: defence boost or expensive gamble?

May 6, 2026 admin

On April 28, the Italian Parliament backed the Georgia Meloni-led government’s plan to donate a decommissioned aircraft carrier, Giuseppe Garibaldi, to Indonesia. If things go as planned, the Indonesian Navy may welcome its first-ever aircraft carrier as early as October 5 this year, as per the Naval Chief, Admiral Muhammad Ali. With this, Indonesia will…

World

India, Indonesia To to Enhance Ties In Defence, Maritime Security: PM Modi

January 25, 2025 admin

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto held bilateral talks on Saturday at Hyderabad House in the capital on Saturday, marking a significant step in reinforcing the ties between the two nations. Several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were exchanged during the meeting, covering areas such as health cooperation, digital infrastructure, and…

Nation

Indonesian President, Republic Day Chief Guest, Lands In India

January 23, 2025 admin

New Delhi: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrived in the national capital on Friday night, on his first state visit to India. He was received by the Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita at the airport in New Delhi. President Prabowo, who is in India from January 23-26, will also be the Chief Guest…

Nation

Indonesian President’s Phone Call With Trump Goes Viral

November 12, 2024 admin

Jakarta: 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. Prabowo, who has said he will pursue a non-aligned foreign policy, posted a video of his call to Trump made after…

World

Indonesia’s new President Prabowo Subianto announces largest-ever Cabinet with 109 members

October 21, 2024 admin

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (front centre), and Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka (front row fourth from right) pose for a group photo with newly-appointed Cabinet Ministers after their swearing-in ceremony, at Merdeka Palace, in Jakarta, Indonesia, on October 21, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP Newly inaugurated President Prabowo Subianto announced Indonesia’s largest-ever Cabinet on Sunday (October…

World

Indonesian Cabinet Ministers deny claims by losing Presidential candidates of misused government aid

April 5, 2024 admin

Judges preside over a hearing on the Presidential election result dispute at the Constitutional Court in Jakarta, Indonesia, on April 5, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP Four Indonesian Cabinet members testified on April 5 that no rules were violated in the distribution of government aid during the recent election campaign, despite claims by the two…

World

Indonesia opposition candidate calls for new vote after election loss

March 21, 2024 admin

Presidential candidate Anies Baswedan. File | Photo Credit: AP Failed Indonesian presidential candidate Anies Baswedan challenged Prabowo Subianto’s decisive victory at the Constitutional Court on March 21, alleging rules were unfairly changed to allow the outgoing leader’s son to run as his vice president. Anies’ call for a new vote comes a day after Defence…

World

Prabowo Subianto confirmed as Indonesia’s next President

March 20, 2024 admin

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…

World

Prabowo Subianto Elected As New President Of Indonesia

March 20, 2024 admin

Prabowo Subianto, 72, was widely predicted to win the presidency on his third attempt. (File) Jakarta: Indonesia’s Prabowo Subianto has been elected as president of the world’s third-biggest democracy, the elections commission said Wednesday, decisively beating two rivals who have vowed to file a legal complaint about the vote. Defence Minister Prabowo and his vice-presidential…

World