Prabowo Subianto, a former general with a controversial past, is set to become Indonesia's next president. Known for his nationalist stance and ties to the country's dictatorial past, Prabowo has faced allegations of human rights abuses but has garnered significant political support. His potential coalition with the PDIP could lead to an unprecedented lack of opposition in parliament. Prabowo's leadership is expected to focus on pragmatic foreign policies and ambitious infrastructure projects, though some of his plans, such as a sea wall to combat land subsidence, have drawn criticism from experts. His inauguration marks a significant political shift in Indonesia, with outgoing president Jokowi stepping down after two terms.
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Kto je Prabowo Subianto, budúci prezident Indonézie?
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,
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Päť vecí, ktoré treba vedieť o: Prabowovi, novom horúčkovitom nacionalistickom prezidentovi Indonézie, ktorý nahradí Jokowiho
Once banned from the United States because of rights abuse allegations, Prabowo Subianto will be inaugurated as Indonesia’s next president on Sunday.
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Ázia minúta: Nový prezident Indonézie je oboznámený s Havajom
While the U.S. presidential election is less than 3 weeks away, Indonesia will be getting a new president this weekend. And the change at the top has a particular meaning for Hawaiʻi. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
