Who is Prabowo Subianto? The New President of the World’s Largest Muslim Nation

Prabowo Subianto sworn in as Indonesia’s President, leading the third-largest democracy. The former military general won the 2023 election with 60% of the vote.

Prabowo Subianto Sworn in as Indonesia’s President

On Sunday, 73-year-old Prabowo Subianto took the oath as the President of Indonesia, becoming the leader of the world’s third-largest democracy. Prabowo, a former Indonesian military general, has faced accusations of human rights violations during the military dictatorship era. He took the oath in front of parliament members and foreign dignitaries from over 40 countries, swearing on the Quran in accordance with Indonesian tradition. Prabowo won the February 14th election with nearly 60% of the vote, largely due to his policies of providing free meals to schoolchildren and improving education. Over the past nine months, he has worked to build a strong parliamentary coalition.

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Prabowo Subianto’s Background and Political Journey

Born on October 17, 1951, in Jakarta, Prabowo hails from one of Indonesia’s most influential families. His father, Sumitro Djojohadikusumo, was a prominent economist and held key ministerial positions under Presidents Sukarno and Suharto. Prabowo joined the Indonesian military in 1974, eventually rising to the rank of general. In 2008, he founded the Gerindra Party, which he led to victory in the 2023 presidential election. He was officially nominated for the presidency on October 25, 2023, by the Onward Indonesia Coalition and took office after his landslide victory.