Indonesia’s election: who is Prabowo Subianto? 

Bad for Indonesia, or bad for the west ? 🤔

In 2002-2003 The Economist consistently preached the dangers of Saddam Hussein and strongly supported the invasion of Iraq. Their news really influenced the public at that time. In 2007, they regretted it. So with this fact, do you think The Economist's reporting on political issues is reliable?

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From what I've seen in videos from western media, it seems they are all negative about this election, specifically the popularity of Prabowo. Why so much negativity?

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I think because Gibran is there, Jokowi will still hold influence in the government, ensure continuity of his policies, and keep Prabowo in check. That's why Jokowi voters (non-PDIP ones) are voting for Prabowo in this election.

Hahaha... When western media gives a negative image to someone, then that person is the one we have to defend ✌️

Western media never talking about genozide israel

I vote for the only candidate who is not too shy, too calm, too slow, and weak.

As Indonesian liberal, i don't think Jokowi has rolled-back liberal laws, the opposite is true, while it's obviously meager compared to western liberal laws, the president has actually supported more personal freedom, for example, people doesn't need to worry some mobs would disturb their activities indoor because idolatry, adultery can only be reported by immediate family, rather than some random rats passes by.. And while president says LGBTQ behavior is not the norm, he say they have the same rights as average Indonesian, which is bold statement for a politician in an era of growing Islamic conservatism. But I need to agree that democratic values are eroded in his era, but again, put down your western "white-knight" and see our position, dictator Saddam is much better than terrorist Al-Qaeda.

dear westerners, let us choose our own leader. mind your own business

I am not worry, YOU worrry!

Jokowi has done great things for Indonesia the last 2 terms. Was inspiring seeing the changes happening in all sectors. I have been wondering who could replace him as president and drive the country forward as he did. I do not believe the current options has the same resolve he has. Time will tell..

Mr Prabowo ❤ Indonesian

nothing can change,prabowo will win ✌️✌️

What is clear is that Indonesia will become a developed country

respect the Indonesian people who have chosen

Many prosperous countries are afraid that Indonesia will become more prosperous after Prabowo's election as president. stop vilifying Prabowo. We, the Indonesian people, know who we should vote for. Stop black campaign

Baseless accusation. He did ordered 9 activists to be detained. All of them back home alive. Some of them joining his party Gerindra later on. Other still missing activists are responsibility of other competing faction in the army. He is clean. He was fought in Timor Leste right in the beginning of his career as special forces soldier, fighting in the jungle. No human rights violation. Now he can enjoy a coffee talk with any of Timor Leste leaders, who once his enemy in combat.

just mind ur own country man 😂, we know what is best for our country ✌️🇮🇩

I dont care what yu put labels to prabowo and jokowi, they are our leader for now and then

Hahaha westerns are too afraid that Prabowo will win, because they can't do much in Indonesia if Prabowo will win

We Indonesian believe Prabowo Will protect us from hates such this, and countries that look down on us. Indonesia Mandiri Indonesia Emas.

As long as people are free to vote for who they want, democracy prevails. Should Prabowo win on that basis, then fair play to him and his camp. As to Jokowi - he has elevated Indonesia’s position on the global arena and made tremendous industrialisation effort. His approval rating is strong for an outgoing president.

Don't be afraid, Indonesia is a democratic country, not an ISIS, royal kingdom state or communist country. all presidential candidates for the best sons of the Indonesian nation who want to advance their country to bring Indonesia peace, prosperity and glory, a normal democratic country, if there are pros and cons, for the Indonesian people to move forward to achieve the future, don't be easily provoked by problems that occurred in the past. Don't look back and make the past a lesson so it doesn't happen again. Come on, Indonesia rises and builds for our children and grandchildren to build a developed, just and prosperous country! make Indonesia great again!! Unity in diversity!

Prabowo was falsely accused, he was never conducted guilty responsible of kidnaping by military court. He has been running for president for 3 periods. This issue always raise when his polling increased.

Media asing terlambat membuat kampanye hitam tentang prabowo. Isu negatif sudah berlalu dan ini saatnya prabowo menang 😂

This journalism is biased and judgemental. You are bringing up Prabowo's past but dont highlight his current achievements esp when he teamed up with Jokowi, his fierce rival for over 10 years. They both are testament to what can be achieved through collaboration and support for each other.

I think that Prabowo is the most tolerant candidate between the 3 candidates.

Now American politicians forgotten Kim jong un 😢

Prabowo will be the next president, that’s Indonesian people’s voice. Western media discourse is useless!

Are you scare if one of the best people in my country it was Mr.Prabowo,, lookss thats enough and pointless about ur Presentation regard with Prabowo cz we smart who can lead indonesia next president he got Hand like steel and All of it has inside in Mr.Prabowo Huraaaaaaa ✌✌✌

The Economist is afraid,because indonesia become new super power😅😅

We support Prabowo the next president 2024. Make Indonesia stronger again

Indonesia become super power of Asia under the Prabowo Leadership. Believe it !!! 🎉❤

Sorry to say this, but as Indonesian.. The Economist you have to know the fact behind the man. Not only what can you get from the headlinews in Indonesia. You have to dig deeper, know the man, know the political-party and terms, the history itself couldn't be enough to be an indicator of someone's life. I put respect for you The Economist, this is only a critic for you to be better. Peace and loves.

Negara luar takut Prabowo menang karena pak Prabowo tegas seperti pak Jokowi yg melakukan program Hilirisasi nikel Bauxit dll, maka nya berbagai upaya agar Prabowo kalah....ini yg harus kita waspadai dan kepedulian kita agar pak Prabowo menang pilpres 2024 ini

Indonesia will be a superpower before India👍The West is not in the position to preach human rights on Indonesia as we seen how you treat human rights in Palestine.

Chapter 1 The first thing we have to understand is that the western and eastern perspectives are different. Even though they share the same democratic ideology, America, India and Indonesia have unique democratic systems. Democracy in these three countries is influenced by local culture and philosophy. In America, for example, democracy there is strongly influenced by ancient Greco-Roman democracy. while in Indonesia it is influenced by Indonesian philosophy, especially Javanese philosophy. In America, it is almost impossible for the election winner, say the Democratic Party, Joe Biden, to appoint his Republican political opponent, Donald Trump, as Minister of Defense. In Indonesia this can be done. President Jokowi even "entrusted" his eldest son as an apprentice to his arch enemy Prabowo in the previous two elections. Imagine if Joseph Beau Biden become Donald Trumps apprentice. Prabowo's story itself is like an Asian drama, or a Bollywood movie rather than a Hollywood movie. (Spoiler alert) Prabowo is the son of the great economist Sumitro. At first Sumitro worked for Sukarno. But when Sukarno (the first president) started to get closer to the communist party, the idealistic Sumitro began to distance himself from Sukarno. Sumitro and his children are liberal economists who are very anti-communist. When Suharto (the second president) replaced Sukarno, he returned to Indonesia and became the economic architect that made Indonesia a developed country. One of his ideas is to eradicate poverty with education. One of his favorite students and colleagues, namely Prof. Widjojo Nitisastro created the SD Inpres program. all poor children can go to school. This Sumitro and Widjojo construction program was researched by Ester Dufflo and wrote about it in Schooling and Labor Market Consequences of School Construction in Indonesia: Evidence from a Usual Policy Experiment" published in 2000. And Ester Dufflo received the Nobel Prize in 2019. Sumitro, who is an idealist, educates his children liberally and democratically. Freeing their children to make their own future choices. Young Prabowo enrolled at the Military Academy. Fell in love with President Suharto's daughter and married. When he graduated from Military Academy, this young officer's first assignment was to fight in Timor Leste. On the front line Prabowo fought against Xanana. The two fight between killed or being killed. Currently, Xanana and Prabowo meet again, no longer as enemies but as partners in maintaining peace in the Asean region. The same thing with World War 2 veterans between brave American and Japanese soldiers who after the war became friends. Then some other military duties. As a military officer who obeyed his superiors, Prabowo carried out his duties, including fighting against the independent Aceh movement. In Aceh he fought against Muzakir Manaf, commander of the independent Aceh movement. Currently Muzakir Manaf is Prabowo's main supporter in the 2024 Presidential election. (Amazing isn't it? Well, that's how we Asians are.). ..to be continued chapter 2 chapter 2 1998 There was a monetary crisis in Asia. Starting from the Thailand currency crisis, it spread to other countries, including Indonesia. What started as a financial crisis turned into a socio-political crisis. There were voices of dissatisfaction with Suharto. There were riots and the killing and disappearance of several activists opposing Suharto. Suharto fell. Prabowo was fired from the military. His relationship with Suharto's family, including his wife, who was also Suharto's daughter, was fractured. What happened in 1998 leaves some speculation and mystery to this day. Munir, a well-known human rights activist in Indonesia, conducted an investigation and in interviews during his lifetime stated that Prabowo was not the brain or mastermind of the 1998 riots. It seems that Prabowo was a puppet being played and caught in the sea of ​​fire of the political elite fighting for power. It is true that members of his troops kidnapped several students, but whether they were the masterminds of the 1998 riots is still a mystery. Habibi, an aircraft engineer and also Suharto's vice president, rose to become the 3rd president. Habibi held new elections. Abdurahman Wahid well-known as Gusdur was also elected as the 4th President of Indonesia. Prabowo himself was in a devastated condition. His military career was destroyed, his family was destroyed, he left the country and started a new life from scratch as a civilian and started doing business. Gusdur in one of his interviews on national TV said that Prabowo was a man who sincerely served the country. The era of reform is rolling. After the riots, Indonesia re-knitted its torn national and state vision. The constitution was amended, improving democracy everywhere. The economy was reorganized. Gusdur focused on national reconciliation. Even though democratic reform is improving... apparently the political elite, especially in the DPR, is not yet satisfied with fighting. Understandably, Indonesia is still in the learning stage of democracy. Gusdur said that DPR members were like children in kindergarten. The dispute between Gusdur and the political elite DPR culminated in Gusdur's impeachment as President. (Even though to this day state administration experts are also confused about what mistake Gusdur made?). According to the constitution, the vice president is Megawati, the daughter of Indonesia's first president, Sukarno. Megawati rose to become the 5th president. To prevent Gusdur's incident from happening again, where the legislative power of the DPR was too strong compared to the President, the constitution was again amended. The President is directly elected by the people. In 2004, for the first time, the President was elected directly by the people using a one man one vote system. Susilo Bambang Yudoyono, known as SBY, the former Minister of Megawati, was elected by the people to become the 6th President. At this time, Prabowo returned to Indonesia as a businessman and started a political career. ...to be.continued in chapter 3 Chapter 3 In 2008 Prabowo founded a new political party, the Gerindra Party. Gerindra consistently remained in opposition to the government until 2019. SBY (former commander of United Nation peace keeping Army) has been trusted by the people for 10 years. According to the constitution, the president has a maximum power of 2 x 5 years. SBY can no longer run for president. It is certain that in 2014 Indonesia will have a new President. In 2014 Prabowo ran as a presidential candidate against a furniture business carpenter from the city of Solo. Joko Widodo, better known as JOKOWI. Jokowi is an ordinary person, not a general nor an elite political party figure. In contrast to Prabowo, he is a general with Javanese royal blood, the son of an Indonesian minister and economist, and the former son-in-law of the president. On the other hand, Jokowi is a commoner. He started his political career as mayor of Solo. His success in Solo became the talk of the town which led him to the Governor of Jakarta. Together with Ahok as deputy governor, they both received praise from the people for bureaucratic reform and infrastructure development. The battle between Jokowi and Prabowo is very heated. Indonesia is divided into two. Jokowi represents the plebs and Prabowo represents the patricians. Jokowi won and was elected as the 7th president. Prabowo and his supporters did not seem to accept defeat. In 2019 they fight again. So tight. Once again Jokowi won. Prabowo still not accept defeat. Unexpectedly, It is not like American democracy where Joe Biden and his supporters celebrated victory by mocking Trump supporters, Jokowi actually approached Prabowo and invited him to join the cabinet of ministers. (I've spilled it before, this is Asia, not the West). 2024 Prabowo runs again, this time accompanied by the eldest son of his former arch enemy. Gibran, Jokowi's eldest son, is the mayor of Solo. Gibran qualified as a vice presidential candidate after the controversial decision of the constitutional court (MK) which limited the age of a vice president to 40 years. The Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court, who is also Gibran's uncle, approved the age limit as long as Gibran had experience in government. Apparently there is a legal loophole that has not been anticipated by the legislature and is being exploited cleverly by Jokowi. Even though it doesn't violate the law, this is a serious violation of ETHICS. It is homework for the legislature elected in 2024 to fix these legal loopholes. Despite the controversy over the vice president and the constitutional court, Prabowo apparently won the election with almost 60% of the vote. This is actually easy to predict considering that people see Prabowo getting the green light to continue Jokowi's legacy. Jokowi himself will retire with a level of popular satisfaction (approval rating) almost 80%, the highest among heads of state throughout the world, beating Xi Jinping, Putin and Joe Biden. ...to be continued chapter 4 Chapter 4 Prabowo will almost certainly become the 8th President with the son of his former enemy as vice president. His success team is full of former opponents both on the battlefield such as Muzakir Manaf, warlord of the Aceh movement, human rights activist from Papua Natalius Pigai and former 1998 student activists such as Andi Arief and Budiman Sudjatmiko... who were once opposed and hostile to Prabowo are now the main supporters Prabowo. (I told you this is Asia) That's Prabowo's story. Maybe his life story is no less than the novel by George RR Martin... but if I were allowed to summarize in 1 sentence about Prabowo... Prabowo is Saul from Tarsus who is trying to transform into Saint Paul. time will tell...

This provocative news... but it doesn't affect people's choices. We know what the best for our country.

Siapapun calon presiden yang tdk disukai barat maka dia adalah calon pmimpin yg tepat untuk bangsa Indonesia.. Karena selama ada celah barat untuk ikut campur Maka selama itu juga Indonesia akan sulit untuk menjadi negara maju ❤ NKRI 🇮🇩

There's no need to be embarrassed to admit that you are really afraid if Prabowo becomes president, because he is a firm person and other countries will not dare to do anything to him😂😂

I'm Indonesia and i believe with Prabowo

Berita yang kalian tayangkan tidak menyentuh pemilih mayoritas,teruslah bernyanyi kami orang indonesia berpesta demokrasi😅

BRAVO PRESIDEN PRABOWO,, INSYA ALLAH INDONESIA KUAT DIBAWAH ANDA💪💪💪✌️✌️🇮🇩🇮🇩♥️♥️♥️

RAKYAT INDONESIA BUKAN ORANG -ORANG BODOH YANG DENGAN MUDAH DI ADU DOMBA, SEMBOYAN NEGARA INDONESIA : BHINEKA TUNGGAL IKA ( BERBEDA-BEDA TETAPI TETAP SATU JUGA...) RAKYAT INDONESIA TIDAK AKAN MUDAH PERCAYA DENGAN BERITA MEDIA ASING YG BERUSAHA MEMECAH BELAH BANGSA INDONESIA, PRABOWO-GIBRAN AKAN TETAP MELANJUTKAN SEMUA PEMBANGUNAN YANG TELAH DILAKUKAN PRESIDEN JOKOWI! INDONESIA PASTI AKAN SEMAKIN MELANGKAH MAJU KE DEPAN DIBAWAH KEPEMIMPINAN PRABOWO - GIBRAN.

Where can I see the Credibility of "The Economist" ?

My personal opinion as Indonesian are this. I don't really too bother if our leader are a bit authotharian or dictator or something. What the nation need are peace and stability, take a look and El Salvador. We don't need false democracy, we need a strong leader that could unite many ethnicity and religion. And if that required an iron fist? I'm welcome it.

We can sense a strong dynasty act-like in the democracy of the presidential election right now.

We are free to vote for Prabowo❤❤

Ketika Prabowo menjadi Presiden Indonesia. Indonesia tidak butuh Dunia, tapi Dunia yang Butuh Indonesia!!!

By their works you will know them. The word of the Lord 🙏

Prabowo is nasionalist and patriot✌️

As an Indonesian citizen, I voted for Prabowo to be President of Indonesia 🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩

Mr. Prabowo Subianto is the winner of the hearts of the majority of Indonesian people today ❤

02 next President, Prabowo, Gibran. Definitely win 1 round

He’s going to make Indonesia moving forward not left behind

Indonesia knows who Prabowo is, the crisis in Indonesia is not only because of the dictatorship but global politics. Indonesia has never been afraid of the past but afraid of our economic future. we support prabo

Now we are the people of Indonesia are for Prabowo, to be come a big country in economic

Wow, I didn't know that there is an election going on in a country far away that I should be WORRIED about! Thanks, Economist, for telling me what to worry about! I will proceed to go hide under the covers of my bed and worry 👍

... economist cares about democracy. F offfff 😂

Indonesia's democracy is depend on our national interest. It's not depend on foreign interference. Especially Europe interference or American interference. INDONESIA has its own way! 🇮🇩

Indonesia will be strong if Prabowo is in power

I am an Indonesian who knows better about my country than this kind of media, let the past be bygones and we sincerely give Mr. Prabowo the opportunity to make this country even better, our lives must go on

The bloodiest tragedies are heroshima and nagasaki, don't forget Syria,Afganistan,Vietnam, Palestine,Iraq...also African slavery.... That's all the real bloodies tragedies on earth

You don't fully know Prabowo, he is a person who deserves to be president❤

It's time for Indonesia to rise up against the West

What if... Hawaiian people fight for their independence? Will US army fight them? If US army fight, can you call your army is violating human right? About the protesting students, I was one of the protesting students that time. I believed it was my duty as a student to do the rallies. I can understand police and army had their duties too. He did what he did for his country according to his occupation and position.

yes we know he's not innocent but who we choose is none of your business we want a strong leader from military background and we will get him into that seat with whatever it takes.

Prabowo Gibran satu putaran

Indonesia shifted from republic into kingdom

"He has been accused of war crimes" African leaders : first time?

✌️✌️✌️ Tetap tak goyang 🇮🇩❤

When Jokowi stepped up in 2014, almost all foreign medias welcomed with positive vibes and acceptance and even calling him as New Hope (Times Magz). But now they welcome Prabowo with his past history and problematic election law instant change.

It's tsunami democracy in Indonesia😢

hahahaha....sorry why west and europe is worry? i am indonesian choose prabowo because we need him to protect our resources from west and europe.....and prabowo-gibran will continue what jokowi's done for last 10 years.....🙏

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Ingat masyarakat Indonesia sekarang kita harus kompak yah jangan mau dipecah belah sama barat. Mereka hanya mau nikel mentah kita. Ga mau kita maju bisa kembangin baterai nikel sendiri. Bahkan CPO kita aja di-banned sama WTO.

He may have his past but if he can bring correct any mistakes, bring Indonesia to greater heights for the people & the country, Indonesias will accept that. If one is talking about human rights,best to lecture to Nethanyahu.

Dear economist no matter slander and black campaigns, hatespeech propaganda to him we indonesian choose him and win our heart ❤ he is our next president

Choose the candidate that is not supported by USA and collective west!

We vote for him simply because the alternatives are worse

Prabowo Subianto ❤

Western countries must make Indonesia an example of real democracy...

No, You should not worry. In Indonesian politic the most stronger entity and the decision maker is not the president himself but the coalition ruling party.

Seems like Prabowo Subianto is feared by the west, then he is the right one to chose.

You just make some slander about him, you don't know anything about him(Mr.Prabowo), west country just being afraid because nickel will manged by indonesia and did not export in raw condition to west country(which is detrimental to western country). It such a shame biggest news media like(The economist) making some slander. Mr Prabowo is so kind, he love his people, he love his country. YOU DON'T KNOW ANYTHING. I just wanna ask you 1 question, why are you only discussing Mr prabowo? There are 3 candidates in indonesian election. WHY ONLY HIM?, are you getting paid?. I am sorry for my bad english. Thank you

Yea i remember,that west back up indo in east timor intervenasion.australia and us,for oil.

Media Barat cuma tau bagaimana caranya menyebarkan berita negatif tentang Indonesia..

With abundant natural resources and large human resources, Indonesia can be independent without foreign influence. Together with Prabowo, we welcome Golden Indonesia 2045🇮🇩

We don’t care what ever your opinion about him , we know western countries don’t like him because Prabowo will continue Jokowi policy to protect our natural resources so you guys will see he will make Indonesia Great ❤ The fact that no one went to prison for the biggest war-crime(Iraq$war) in the 21st century is depressing. Still blows my mind how the Emerican govt and its vassal can criticize any country while they still have these same people walking around in office to this day.

Media barat selalu menggiring opini agar indonesia tidak bisa maju, tahu sendiri lah tujuan mereka 😂

Prabowo is a serious threat to Indonesia democracy and humanity. Can you please imagine what will happen if he's the next president of the country?

As an Indonesian, I really agree with this information. Most of the comments come from the Jokowi-prabowo buzzer.

I never liked this man since he's a part of New Order's Suharto regime--- but I see him as a figure that are being respected and feared by the west. Since this media is coming from the west, the narration probably not in favour with majority Indonesian who are now opposed the western side. On the other hand, Anies Baswedan as a potential presidential candidate actually also a smart man who came from intellectual people. I do also like him but prefer that he stays as an Educator. 2024 might be a start of world-chaos and a strong-strategist leader is needed, not only the "going-by-the-book" person

A lot of Indonesian people love him, and support him to be the next president. And they vote for him, why foreign people worry about that? Indonesia is a big country we live and love our country. The election in Indonesia is a matter of Indonesian people, and we don't care what foreign people try to give bad comments or whatever.

i'm belive prabowo best president 2024. we love & support prabowo

New economy in here 😊

Prabowo for Indonesia 🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩

Much neutral stance of reporting compared to other media outlets 😂