Prabowo in a sentence

This event was meant to show that there are Chinese Indonesian businessmen who support Prabowo; at the same time, Prabowo was also sending a message to Chinese Indonesians that he is not anti-ethnic Chinese and that he can accommodate Chinese culture.

At 71 years old, Ganjar’s most significant opponent, Indonesian Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto, epitomizes Indonesia’s older political generation.

Prabowo, after reaching consensus among political party leaders backing him, chose Gibran Rakabuming Raka, 36, as his running mate despite Gibran’s absence during the announcement on Sunday.

The choice of Gibran Rakabuming Raka, 36, could be a boost for Prabowo's campaign due to Jokowi's huge popularity, even amid outrage this week over a court decision to change an eligibility requirement that would have prevented Gibran from running.

As Jokowi’s defense minister, Prabowo largely kept a low profile.

But it remains unclear what kind of leader Mr. Prabowo, 72, will be.

But ties between the two have warmed as Mr Prabowo has promised to continue Jokowi’s policies.

By embracing a policy aimed at restoring Indonesia’s stature through military strength, Prabowo has elevated the country’s position in the Global Firepower Index.

By strengthening ties with China, Prabowo signals his administration’s readiness to engage proactively with key global powers in a way that serves Indonesia’s long-term interests.

Controversial ex-general Prabowo Subianto is likely Indonesia's next president.

Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto is running against former Jakarta governor Anies Baswedan and former Central Java governor Ganjar Pranowo for the top office.

Earlier on Sunday, wearing a traditional black hat and navy suit with a woven maroon and golden sarong, Prabowo officially became Indonesia's eighth president after he was sworn in during a ceremony at Indonesia's parliament.

Fellow candidate Anies Baswedan, who had been the favourite to battle Prabowo in the event of a runoff, said he would respect the result only when it was finalised.

He was the media director of the Prabowo-Gibran National Campaign in the 2024 Presidential Election.

His eldest son, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, 36, was elected as vice president in February and will be inaugurated on October 20, alongside President-elect Prabowo Subianto.

However, if the executive has chipped away at limits on its power under Jokowi, there are reasons to believe that this trend could continue under Prabowo.

If something were to incapacitate Mr Prabowo, who, at 72 years-old is in uncertain health, the inexperienced Gibran would succeed him and might be expected to rely on his father's help.

In a way, both Prabowo and Ganjar are promising continuity with the current administration.

In contrast to his campaign theme, Prabowo’s background and demeanor suggest he will be more active than Jokowi in outward-looking affairs.

Indonesia has been proud to show its new forgiving face under its recently inaugurated president, Prabowo Subianto, and the tight lips surrounding the deal, this masthead has been told, have been at the request of the Australians.