President Prabowo Subianto is a political leader with a background in both military and business. The trust he has gained will become real only if he, as a leader, can fulfill his promises, such as reducing state financial leaks and establishing a clean government. After forming a bloated and costly cabinet, which has raised public doubts, will he implement a meritocracy to evaluate ministers and officials to maintain public trust? Will the targets of food self-sufficiency and 8% economic growth be achieved?
INDONESIA has a new leader: President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, inaugurated on October 20, 2024. His first speech as president was powerful. His vision was clear. Direct. No beating around the bush. There are three messages or lessons that can be drawn from Prabowo’s inaugural appearance and his speech.
First, the importance of a clear vision for a leader. As a leader, he aims to lead Indonesia to achieve food and energy self-sufficiency within four to five years. He also aims to eradicate extreme poverty so that all citizens can enjoy the fruits of economic development and the wealth of the archipelago’s natural resources.
