Indonesia’s election: who is Prabowo Subianto?

Prabowo Subianto, the frontrunner in Indonesia's election, hides a dark past. He has been accused of war crimes, overseeing the abduction of democracy activists and falsely declaring victory in two elections. Who is Prabowo and what does this election mean for the most powerful nation in South-East Asia?
00:00 - Who is Prabowo?
00:41 - Prabowo’s attitude to democracy
01:23 - What does this election mean for Indonesia?
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Who will be the next leader of Indonesia? - Indonesian election tracker: econ.st/3UBiBoW
A controversial general looks likely to be Indonesia’s next leader: econ.st/49ApJGB
Five reasons why Indonesia’s election matters: econ.st/48tN3F7
The favourite in Indonesia’s presidential election has a sordid past: econ.st/3SEYy6m
What Jokowi’s inglorious exit means for Indonesia: econ.st/49bQJw2
The false promise of Indonesia’s economy: econ.st/49cJggg
Why Indonesia matters: econ.st/49cJdkA

[@alaviaro3501]

How to choose a country leader: choose the candidate that is not supported by west

[@bestprank5614]

benar bro . Jokowi dan Prabowo sangat dibenci barat

[@yuliantow7566]

@@bestprank5614 trus kemarin Jokowi datang ke Amerika ngapain ya, minta2 investasi, minta Tesla invest.

[@bertoldgerrychannel]

Agreeable.

[@efendifendi9947]

Agrrree

[@yykinon]

​@@yuliantow7566tesla ≠ amerika tho? china ga disukai west pun ga menghentikan apple produksi di situ.

[@Magatama_xyz]

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?

[@sudarsosumber]

Young people in Indonesia mostly think critically

[@theofilus_ns9884]

Dont believe this media. They try ti interfrence the votter just one day before election. How shame!.. Event in Indonesia we have "masa tenang" Which is a chill time without any of campaign 4 days until election. How dare media like economist bring black campaign in this situation.

[@Yntaktough]

Yes they regreted. But atleast theyre doing smth right atleast

[@Magatama_xyz]

@@Yntaktough They regretted it due to public pressure. And now they are starting again by showing the image of the future president of Indonesia with negative narratives. They have a moral responsibility not to shape public opinion into something that might lead to disaster in the future. Provoking to get attention is not wise. Moreover, it is carried out by a large media, which is considered credible.

[@lokism7640]

I know that, western media news cant be trusted as they alwas spill BS

[@AndyLouHongkong]

Western media never talking about genozide israel

[@wisnualimartono]

Yes. Why do they keep silent? Thousands Palestinians have been killed by Israel. Where are you, Economist?

[@arusirham3761]

Yes they do

[@Kalle01]

And timor leste nowdays. Western = colonial.

[@urclue]

They are talking about everyone's but their own crimes. Classic.

[@Magatama_xyz]

As we know this media is shameless.. Groups of hypocrites trying to get involved in every other country's matter. Forgetting that their country's domestic problems are greater than ours.

[@romanbucharist4708]

Just admit that you hated our ban on raw materials export

[@raditewismantoro7834]

That's 100 true.

[@Sangat.bersyukur]

Yep.. ! They hated every nations that doesn't bend to their will Whichever Wherever 😌

[@bodhonoyo2346]

yeesss they scarry of that

[@kacangajaib1563]

They dont like it when their Raw Materiels producer dont bend the knee😂

[@Lmaoi271]

Fact

[@julianinurgahayati911]

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?

[@harukrentz435]

They still pretend that they are the champions of human rights

[@heinrichvongotzen398]

During 1990s crisis, there was incident of college student kidnapped and never return presume to be killed and buried somewhere amd never return he suspected was one of the general involved with the decicion, and during 2019 election he take advantage of the ongoing political identity crisis (check the scandal of jakarta governor ahok) and lose but cause a riot indonesia never seen before from a long time from his supporter and a lot of wicked move during that time

[@oohalvin1492]

They don’t want Indonesia to be one of the biggest economy, they want indonesia resource… Jokowi made sure they’re not gonna get it

[@amelia3dp]

They are afraid.

[@rachelclaudyas]

they worried

[@violetevergarden-vi3lp]

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

[@user-qg5og2vd6u]

fckn true..

[@peterqwerty3520]

you know, when the last time western media gives a negative image to someone in politics, indonesia was in a crisis state

[@violetevergarden-vi3lp]

@@peterqwerty3520 The last time Indonesia listened to Americans speak, millions of people died like cockroaches

[@rxxsxhux9710]

No, it is stating facts. Both anis and ganjar have no negative background but prabowo was and it was fatal.

[@ismawan1980]

What negative image. What shown in this clip were simple facts

[@bbahcorp]

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

[@muhammadrafi9379]

well, actually westerns have a business with us too. so we shouldn't choose a dictator leader to make Indonesia greater again.

[@honeygoseyney2421]

Yes

[@jancoktenan3885]

​@@muhammadrafi9379 orang barat ingin pemimpin yg jual bahan mentah seperti nikel agar bahan baku lebih murah terus. Barat dan eropa menolak hilirisasì Nikel indonesia yg lebih menguntungkan indonesia. Karna barat ingin menjadikan Negara berkembang Cuma jadi sapi perahnya? Anda mementingkan Barat dan eropa?

[@pilucinci327]

Mind your business too then, block this channel 😂

[@LanguagesWithAndrew]

People get the government they deserve. Remember this in 2, 4, 8 years.

[@marhadiasak]

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.

[@archianabimumtaz6604]

"ensure prabowo in check"🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lakajnck]

a boy can control ex minister, ex general, lead of political party??? doesn't make any sense

[@ramabizniz9073]

I agree with your comment.

[@ramabizniz9073]

​@@lakajnckA boy with an influential giant behind him as the main support.

[@sneezingwizard]

@@lakajnck LOL, precisely, that's how these guys are indoctrinated by and how popular Jokowi really is. They all still believe in him.

[@reyandreansen]

Mr Prabowo ❤ Indonesian

[@viqrisatria7242]

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

[@bucek2247]

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

[@arkn14]

Kelihatannya ketakutan mereka bang, ane dari tadi nonton media asing pemberitaannya terus menyudutkan prabowo semua😂

[@kotamobagutv5579]

All in prabowo ✌️🔥

[@dedeyusuf223]

Kita harus pilih Prabowo, karena Prabowo membuat negara lain ketar ketir

[@navilyunus1307]

@@dedeyusuf223 memang batu tidak pernah berfikir, indonesia keracunan bansos, beras langka karena bansos dan bagi2 duit secara masif pake uang negara secara ugal ugalan. lu msh puji2 capres kebanggaan lu yg jadi penyebab ini semua.

[@Ma2d_ahmad]

​@@navilyunus1307 😂 intinya capres yang gak didukung asing dan disudutkan asing itu yang paling baik buat indonesia 🎉

[@lulasarah2744]

Prabowo for Indonesia 🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩

[@Not_youuu991]

respect the Indonesian people who have chosen

[@IdlawNass]

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

[@etiennevanderwalt5490]

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..

[@hobiexplorer4857]

You underestimate the rest of Indonesians. Gila sj lu lupian ratusan juta yg lain. Ok jkw baik. Tp yg lain ngkn bisa LBH baik

[@kwanzendymariany641]

You don't have to be worry, the next president keep partner with the earlier President in track. We as Indonesian people believe of them, and believe in ourselves as Indonesian people❤

[@Magatama_xyz]

As a British media, they should be ashamed to carry this story; its truth is still debated. Meanwhile, their government left behind human rights violations for the Palestinian people, which are still a problem to this day.

[@Magatama_xyz]

​@@kwanzendymariany641You and the majority of Indonesian 🎉🎉

[@SahRul-gi7vy]

​@@Magatama_xyzI also thought like that, maybe they can't read?

[@quertyy27]

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

[@kisshotoki59]

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

[@danurbroo]

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 🇮🇩

[@arusirham3761]

Justru Prabowo sangat d sukai Barat 😂

[@danurbroo]

@@arusirham3761 kalo mereka suka kenapa mereka mencari cari kesalahan 02😏

[@arusirham3761]

@@danurbroo gini bang. Media sm pemerintah itu dua entitas yg berbeda. Sikap pemerintah Indonesia ga bisa d nilai dr pemberitaan MNC atau Trans. Begitu jg berita d The Economist ga mencerminkan sikap Biden atau siapapun presiden Amerika. Selama Prabowo menjabat sbg menteri pertahanan, kerjasama militer kita selalu dgn Barat. Latihan militer sm Amerika, impor jet tempur sm Prancis. Prabowo ❤️ Barat.

[@susiandriani6390]

Itu untuk unjuk kekuatan ke mereka.agar mereka gak macam-macam dengan Indonesia​@@arusirham3761

[@sungodnika3545]

klaim konyol. berita sesuai fakta kok disebut kebencian. 😌 oh jangan bilang lo ga ngerti isi video nya karna pakai bhs inggris, jd main nyeplos aja. 😌

[@bestprank5614]

What is clear is that Indonesia will become a developed country

[@Waterboardingatguantanamo]

In another century, perhaps

[@anythingwrez2932]

It's all depend on the leaders

[@ahmadmujani9398]

Or be like Myanmar

[@parse4842]

By prolonging the status quo😂😂

[@petroniloconcepcion901]

It's will depend on whom they will elect this election

[@rakyatbiasa837]

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

[@boyshawl]

FACTS

[@PatrickLumbanraja]

Whatever the collective-west narrative, Pilpres 2024 results prove to the world that Prabowo-Gibran are the choices of the majority of Indonesian people!

[@harrykumoro4335]

As a Anies Baswedan voters. I say congratulations to Prabowo. The election was over. Let's start back to work 😂. Our family needs to fed with our own effort 😂

[@topz8196]

​@@harrykumoro4335 salut saya sama anda, baru kali ini respect sama pendukung 01 karena berfikir dewasa tidak seperti diluar sana 🙏🏻

[@mxchacicle7985]

They only want raw materials

[@newburger]

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

[@Kalle01]

Savage

[@andybachmid7277]

nothing can change,prabowo will win ✌️✌️

[@riolly]

I believe most Indonesian is smart. Not like you.

[@peterqwerty3520]

yeah nothing can change the constitutional readings because someone's uncle is eagerly wants his nephew to be a vice president by violating the ethics

[@pilucinci327]

Nice job. You voted on someone who was terrible on live debates 👏👏

[@Leon-dx4jc]

​@@pilucinci327but not for jokowi son

[@nazwakhaira1913]

​@@pilucinci327ngetiknya jng smbil NANGIS. 😂 jelas2 yg mlih 50% lbih, msih BACOT. diliat dri yg mlih jga brrti mereka Suka, ngk kyk lu dng segelntir orng. Kyk pramal aja bisa ngatain orng ini itu. Terima aja ini pilihan seluruh Rakyat. Jng jdi mental PECUNDANG, kalah ngk terima, yg nerima lbih dri separuh pnduduk. MIKIR

[@aminjulianto4026]

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

[@muhammadrafi9379]

minimal tambang dri hilirisasi ga dibiarin aja si...🙏

[@thegunnerwoman6069]

you're right!

[@v-sptr-eagle-fox_007]

💬 b4r4t bnyk yg ng!r!. sialn.!! 🔥

[@NathanAEnver]

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.

[@Oneiroi0]

Technically, the "preman" and school fighting culture reduced significant during Jokowi reign. Those two culture is a big problem for Indo, especially Java island. Then he also prioritised the industry outside of Java, especially in Sulawesi-Maluku-Papua. Even as far as restructuring the province, building multiple infrastructure, and giving special privileges to Papua if they want to applies for university and government jobs

[@DavidGTech]

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

[@Putri-ani]

This so true

[@peterqwerty3520]

Nah, between the three candidate 1&3 has the best type of campaign that tolerates people's voice unlike him who's always the opposite

[@bosswiedmusic]

Tolerant jogetnya

[@muhammadrafi9379]

tolerant?? lol, prabowo runs from the media after the last debate. is it called "tolerant" ?

[@Rizwanz484]

Got 60%, can't wait someone say there something wrong or cheating, tradition every 5 year😹

[@risalwall3104]

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

[@wisnualimartono]

Yes bro.

[@user-jh5eu2dr3r]

Np. Make Indonesia even stronger than before

[@muhammadfakhryrozi9441]

I am not worry, YOU worrry!

[@aleaidid]

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.

[@arusirham3761]

Apa yg Prabowo achieved selain proyek gagal food estate? 😂

[@totallyahololivesimp]

​​@@arusirham3761 lu gak tahu bahwa prabowo pernah bantuin TKI pas di tahan di Malaysia... pdhl cuman 1 orang dia biayain smua demi dia doang pake uangnya sendiri

[@Sangat.bersyukur]

Namanya juga barat.. Ga senang dengan kemajuan bangsa lain kecuali jadi budak nya.. Makanya akan terus di gembar gembor kan yang jelek nya.. Lihat China.. udah gede dan punya strategi beda dengan barat tapi mereka berhasil makanya barat ga suka.. Tapi aneh nya juga.. banyak pabrik negara barat yg kesitu.. krn akhirnya tergiur juga karena upah dan biaya usaha yang murah.. Tapi sebisa mungkin tetep menjelekkan China dimata dunia internasional dg segala macam isu yg benar ato ga, hanya mereka dan Tuhan yg tau.. Apalagi Indonesia.. negara non-blok dg segudang berlian dan emas dari Sabang sampe Merauke tapi tidak mau tunduk (semenjak Jokowi terutama) makanya Barat akan tetap menampilkan yg jelek tentang Indonesia.. Kayak orang udah putus tapi ga bisa move on.. jelek jelek in doang 😂🤭🤭🤣🤣

[@aimarramadhan4298]

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

[@wisnualimartono]

Agree.

[@arusirham3761]

Indonesia ga akan jadi superpower kalo presiden nya cuma bisa joget dan ga ngerti cara nanam singkong

[@globetrottingaffairs]

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.

[@wisnualimartono]

Agree. We don't have to listen to smarty foreigners who have superficially understanding of Indonesia politic.

[@Putri-ani]

✌️✌️🙌

[@mirizid9667]

People are free to vote in Indonesia. The one who counts the votes doesn't

[@etiennevanderwalt5490]

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..

[@pilucinci327]

Tremendous industrialisation? You meant “bringing in foreign factories” isn’t it?

[@satriotone3529]

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.

[@lighttangoredox1573]

Dude hes said him self hes doin kidnapping...

[@satriotone3529]

@@lighttangoredox1573 He did bear responsibilty for such action for 9 activists. All back home alive, and 5 of them joining his political party later on. Even now, other activists who was detained under former Soeharto regime, stand beside him, backing his presidential campaign. This means he is genuine in his intention & motives for better Indonesia. Please do not fall to black campaign.

[@lighttangoredox1573]

@@satriotone3529 9 of 23. you cant erase youre sins just giving candy to one of them. prabowo just said himself ok to corruption in 2019. genuine and motives aint enough to become president.

[@dwipaal-farisi4107]

Read what u said 100x

[@aldrianhardiswastia8197]

​@@satriotone3529lets say its not his fault but people who are in charged currently vouch for him and even funniee the generals that fired him now join his campaign for president😂

[@wong9629]

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.

[@stevethevirgoman]

Ikr 😁 this foreign always "cooking up" this kind of issue like they know better

[@wisnualimartono]

Agree. The Economist should do more research before making this video.

[@FunWithGunsAndGames]

I mean serving as a general under Suharto's military dictatorship, which left entire rivers full of the bodies of SUSPECTED communists, and disappeared over 1 million people, it's pretty much a given.

[@Rahmat_Dwi]

Prabowo or si gemoy shamelessly bend the rule . Can not be trusted.

[@arusirham3761]

Not really. Prabowo sendiri mengakui kok pas d debat capres kemarin, tapi kata dia yg dia tangkap sdh d bebaskan.

[@esashaik1372]

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.

[@stevethevirgoman]

FACTS! 👍

[@wisnualimartono]

Agree

[@S.K.W-lx6ct]

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!

[@Candra2020]

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

[@wisnualimartono]

Prabowo tetap jadi presiden. Bule pada gak suka

[@randihadiandrianto7974]

Propaganda ini jgn d dengerin

[@efendifendi9947]

Propaganda barat

[@user-eb8bt4qz2i]

Prabowo will win❤❤

[@susiandriani6390]

Iya, ngapain ikut campur.. Ada kepentingan apa coba?

[@redbear10]

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😂😂

[@andikaprayogi6541]

Sejujurnya mungkin orang Indonesia yang takut ketika tiba saatnya Prabowo memutuskan untuk otoriter seperti Soeharto. Prabowo pasti akan kepilih melihat banyaknya netizen yang pro nomor 2, karena itu Indonesia akan menjadi Filipina. Rezim nepotisme dan kematian demokrasi akan dimulai.

[@redbear10]

@@andikaprayogi6541 kok pas jadi menhan, pas jadi danjen kopassus, ga ada tuh yg namanya Bowo otoriter. Dan gw heran kok bisa elu mikir pak Bowo bakal jadi otoriter? Kalo pun otoriter ga mungkin dikasih mandat jadi menhan 4 thn jalan 5 thn. Ga boleh suudzon loh

[@redbear10]

@@andikaprayogi6541 padahal pak Bowo dipilih lewat pemilu bukan nepotisme🤣

[@andikaprayogi6541]

@@redbear10 Di undang-undang aturan capres dan cawapres itu batasnya 40 tahun. Pak Gibran umurnya 36 tahun. Presiden Jokowi yang seharusnya netral malah memihak Paslon 2. Prabowo juga bakal nerusin Jokowi. Ini kalau ngga nepotisme ga tau lagi apa namanya.

[@andikaprayogi6541]

@@redbear10 Justru militer itu harus Otoriter, mental mereka di tempa untuk mengikuti perintah, bahkan meski itu pembunuhan dan penculikan rakyatnya sendiri seperti yang terjadi di Timor dan para aktivis HAM di era Pak Soeharto.

[@henryloh4346]

Now American politicians forgotten Kim jong un 😢

[@vincentmai3429]

Bad for Indonesia, or bad for the west ? 🤔

[@fvnvibes]

Bad for the west for sure😂

[@sangkancil2186]

Bad for indonesia 😊

[@hAI_2024]

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

[@theofilus_ns9884]

On point!

[@boyshawl]

nice🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@fabscollection9472]

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

[@trilovers85]

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

[@karmadechenlhamo6077]

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.

[@B45cc]

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

[@B.human1993]

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.

[@Magatama_xyz]

Forgetting that their country's domestic problems are greater than ours.

[@pilucinci327]

So tell me what are his accomplishments? Every indonesians here just blame one of the great media because they got triggered by the title simply e

[@B.human1993]

@@pilucinci327 you got my point right. Not all of indonesian here say somethin that againts this statement because of hatred the western, i'm indonesian that tell people here to look at your country and get some things to reach. It is about the media, the headline. Just don't fool people or spread fake or just opinion headlines.

[@nobodyjustme7481]

Said by a kid who just born yesterday. 😂

[@Magatama_xyz]

@@nobodyjustme7481 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?

[@user-go3lb8qp4c]

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

[@AlexSmith-oe5qi]

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 ✌✌✌

[@marteensneakersshop8287]

Prabowo is nasionalist and patriot✌️

[@peterqwerty3520]

And also made the kalimantan's forrest disappear because of his food estate program, A human rights violators, a liar, and not a fan of journalist

[@arroziirfan7109]

food estate for food poeple on this country just shut up, human rights violators is not guilty fcking western@@peterqwerty3520

[@muhammadrafi9379]

​@@peterqwerty3520hahaha that's true...., say it louder

[@peterqwerty3520]

@@muhammadrafi9379 yeah it is true, and it's really sad when almost all of his subordinates and his supporters won't accept the truth and just laugh at it

[@hendysetiawan5508]

​@@peterqwerty3520we accept the truth. I been living Indonesia for years when 1998 happened. In fact, it is because of his attitude I choose him. He also got grace from current president, so will likely continue his track.

[@belajarsaham3273]

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...

[@adamanthony7465]

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

[@stybgy2010]

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

[@gitobara495]

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

[@3itgames652]

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.....🙏

[@Ncop343]

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

[@SEANRMX]

Ngomong paan dah😂

[@Ncop343]

@@SEANRMX hargain napah udah nyoba pake inggris nih 😁

[@SEANRMX]

@@Ncop343 wkwkwkwk

[@bijoe9929]

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

[@fteshklinlaundry4740]

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

[@leefromnyc]

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

[@faqihmaulana3278]

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

[@dedeyusuf223]

Prabowo membuat "Amerika ketar ketir "

[@arusirham3761]

Mr Prabowo yg katamu baik hati itu menggunakan nepotisme dan aparat negara buat menang.

[@anastasiasahari7441]

​@@arusirham3761 Nepotism? we do election.. it is democration.. everybody have their right to join election.. and everybody have their right to vote either.. no force . no push.. aparat? yang mana aparat yg paksa kamu nemilih salah satu paslon?

[@PatrickLumbanraja]

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

[@edwardwijaya2736]

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.

[@sila6173]

Next presiden Prabowo Subianto 2024❤

[@AsJOKER960]

Next presiden Anis Baswedan 2024❤

[@Akirashiro407]

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.

[@ExtraordinaryJem]

Sacrificing people sure buddy, let that be your utopia!

[@ansosboy8687]

Kemakan omongan nya Influencer Diaspora Indonesia Amerika itu ya 😂

[@Rizwanz484]

​@@ExtraordinaryJemi will not say they're people of that people make another peoples suffer😂

[@ExtraordinaryJem]

@@Rizwanz484 what? Learn english buddy, I do not understand what you are saying

[@TriCahya-mj5fg]

​@@ExtraordinaryJemNah i think you get what meant. You just want to insult didn't you?

[@sudutpandang5303]

MEDIA ASING KETAKUTAN KALO PRABOWO JADI PRESIDEN INDONESIA AKAN MAJU BERMARTABAT ✌️

[@quintin8256]

wkwk begitulah

[@dedeyusuf223]

The real "Amerika ketar ketir" 🤣🤣

[@premkampung]

Ape kate lu deh bang dan mbak wartawan the Economist 🤪, pilihan gw tetep Prabowo Gibran ✌️✌️🙏💪

[@Fadlahm20]

Buat apa takut, mereka punya segalanya, mereka produksi Iphone,jet, Kita padi aja masih impor

[@sudutpandang5303]

@@Fadlahm20 bukan takut sekarang tapi takut di masa depan Indonesia akan kembali menjadi siapa dirinya yg sesungguhnya.

[@december1720]

western media talk about human right like they live in mars 😂

[@earthlng]

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

[@finalfan321]

where can I see your brain?

[@keteksodi]

​@@finalfan321where can i see yours?

[@happymelon7129]

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.

[@lulasarah2744]

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

[@aminjulianto4026]

NEGARA ASING GAK INGIN INDONESIA MAJU MAKA NYA NEGARA ASING BERUSAHA JEGAL PAK PRABOWO SEBAGAI PENERUS JOKOWI

[@peterqwerty3520]

Siapa yang ingin jegal padahal kan emang begitu wkwk

[@silent_rz4553]

😂😂 ga tahan terima fakta. BAHH

[@andikaprayogi6541]

Tapi dia memang bicara fakta, Prabowo sendiri mengakui dan beralasan hanya menjalankan perintah Soeharto.

[@Ma2d_ahmad]

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

[@wisnualimartono]

Lihat apa komentar mereka terhadap kekejaman di Gaza. Apa mereka protes?

[@generasiombak]

betul

[@hadjahsoftyna]

We are free to vote for Prabowo❤❤

[@satriaamiluhur622]

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

[@Not_youuu991]

Indonesia will be strong if Prabowo is in power

[@abdullahalaqil1137]

✌️✌️✌️ Tetap tak goyang 🇮🇩❤

[@send4844]

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

[@raidondnch.4632]

Gw takut jadi orde baru versi 2 sih. Apa2 murah tapi daya beli rakyat nol

[@erwintaufikurahman]

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

[@StephanosBlack]

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 👍

[@Rasyaarfan366]

Prabowo Gibran satu putaran

[@bocilkebaikan123]

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

[@sitiahuh984]

I'm Indonesia and i believe with Prabowo

[@lalus9203]

You west hate prabowo, but most of indonesian people love him. He is real nasionalist.

[@rizkysetiadi4191]

From where you got the word "most" we hate his vice president baby nepotism who get elected because his uncle is a supreme court judge change a minimum age requirement to become vice president

[@3itgames652]

@@rizkysetiadi4191 the fact is most...not all....but most....face the truth don't denial it....

[@ferrynurdiansyah1445]

Sok sok Inggris, keliatan banget pake google translate 😂😂😂😂​@@rizkysetiadi4191

[@thebellevita]

exactly @@3itgames652

[@sakeramadura6839]

*PRABOWO SUBIANTO IS OUR NEXT PRESIDENT OF INDONESIA !!!*

[@dumbotukangbohonglele591]

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

[@peterqwerty3520]

yeah, like he's not gonna left his supporters again unlike back in the 2019 election when he was betraying his own supporters. i doubt that

[@Loli4lyf]

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.

[@theWhitenRed]

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

[@rpesik]

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.

[@pilucinci327]

Then don’t blame Israeli soldiers, they are doing their best on the orders ey?

[@rpesik]

@@pilucinci327 which modern country killed the most people?

[@zoooooo-zu6zd]

​@@pilucinci327back in 40s era, they're all refugees. Refugees who fight with their landlord.

[@pakpel2060]

​@@pilucinci327you are everywhere bruh

[@pilucinci327]

@@pakpel2060 I feel sick whenever I see naive voters trying to defend the candidate without logics

[@AnhaRiauOfficial]

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

[@katamnov345]

Prabowo Subianto ❤

[@lisandyrosalin4770]

Prabowo Subianto 🩵 🩵✌️

[@nazirnazir5922]

Hidup Republik baru kita

[@lostiowatianna551]

It's tsunami democracy in Indonesia😢

[@killthemessenger84]

Indonesia shifted from republic into kingdom

[@morizanova]

TBF Those lands actually start with lots of small kingdoms . So why not? And don't worry abou evil kingdom , people will make them abide if they cross the lines

[@dawamsurya7540]

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

[@bastianfino32]

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

[@harmanwidianto9944]

We vote for him simply because the alternatives are worse

[@user-gf8jd5kc1c]

Pranowo is a great general

[@ibnawf112]

... economist cares about democracy. F offfff 😂

[@user-jh5eu2dr3r]

Why you worry about our election? This has nothing to do whoever be our president

[@pilucinci327]

Then why do you care about this video? This has nothing to do whatever they make opinions about

[@attalaharyawedha8778]

​@@pilucinci327WhY Do YoU CaRe AbOuT ThIs ViDeO?!, we are just telling them to mind their own bussiness since they're the first one who staryed it!!!, why are you telling us too!? we are not thr first one that started it?..

[@pilucinci327]

@@attalaharyawedha8778 and yet here again, why do you care my comment feeling offended alone? I’m asking your people to give me some reasons but still haven’t got a single rational reply, getting ones like yours that are so emotional.

[@kerokun329]

so main point you only everyone acept about your opinion , Right? one leason for you .. prabowo will bring us being strong country in future. so no anyone again that underrate us.

[@pilucinci327]

@@kerokun329 so how? Please let me understand his supporter’s reasons.

[@hanahoah7325]

If western media said negative, it is the opposite. Western scare if Indonesia have a strong leader like soekarno in the past😂

[@memble4100]

eropa akan semakin sulit mendapatkan tambang mentah dari Indonesia makanya mereka kuatir kalau Prabowo menang 😂

[@danurbroo]

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

[@Linjaaa25]

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.