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Indonesian President Prabowo playfully teases Police Chief and Attorney General over close seating
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Indonesian President Prabowo playfully teases Police Chief and Attorney General over close seating

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto playfully teased the National Police Chief and Attorney General for sitting close together.
  • The moment occurred during an event for the handover of 62,000 subsidized housing units.
  • Prabowo noted their proximity, remarking "Always close," which drew laughter from the attendees.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto lightheartedly commented on the close proximity of National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo and Attorney General ST Burhanuddin during a housing handover ceremony.

The playful exchange happened as Prabowo greeted officials at the event in Batang, Central Java, where 62,000 subsidized homes for low-income residents were being distributed. Spotting the two top law enforcement officials seated side-by-side, Prabowo remarked, "Always close," eliciting laughter from the audience.

Prabowo continued his greetings, acknowledging other dignitaries including the Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces, General Agus Subiyanto. He later reiterated his observation about the police chief and attorney general, emphasizing the synergy between the National Police and the Attorney General's Office, extending even to regional levels. "The Regional Police Chief and the Head of the Regional Prosecutor's Office are also harmonious, good, everything is good," he stated.

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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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