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Prabowo criticizes disruptive behavior, urges focus on welfare

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • President Prabowo Subianto criticized those causing unrest, urging a focus on national welfare instead of disputes.
  • He emphasized that differences in a democratic nation should not lead to chaos, questioning the productivity of conflict.
  • Prabowo stated that Indonesia's intelligence should be dedicated to helping the poor and vulnerable, not engaging in unproductive disputes.

President Prabowo Subianto has criticized individuals who create turmoil, asserting that Indonesia should prioritize achieving prosperity over engaging in disputes. Speaking to thousands of rectors, deans, and academics at the Jakarta International Convention Center on Friday, Prabowo stressed the importance of finding common ground.

What we want is chaos? Every election ends in chaos, the loser protests? When will we advance for the welfare of our people?

— Prabowo SubiantoQuestioning the value of political disputes.

He described Indonesia as a democratic nation where differences are natural but should not escalate into chaos. "Do we want chaos? Every election ends in chaos, the loser protests? When will we advance for the welfare of our people?" he questioned. Prabowo stated that creating prosperity is the duty of the nation's children, particularly those in leadership positions and possessing intelligence.

All our intelligence must be dedicated to the poorest, the weakest.

— Prabowo SubiantoStating his view on how national intelligence should be used.

"All our intelligence must be dedicated to the poorest, the weakest," he urged. The former defense minister also addressed the notion that chaos can be productive. "If anyone has a different opinion, it is their right. I say we are different. (Feel free) if anyone believes that chaos, disputes, burning things, anarchy, hatred, enmity, insults are productive," Prabowo remarked, expressing surprise at such a viewpoint.

If anyone believes that chaos, disputes, burning things, anarchy, hatred, enmity, insults are productive.

— Prabowo SubiantoExpressing surprise at the idea that conflict can be productive.

"While other countries are moving towards prosperity, towards breakthroughs, towards wealth," he added. The forum, titled "National Gathering," was part of the Indonesia Science, Technology, and Industry Convention organized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, focusing on "Strategies for Economic Independence and Indonesian Welfare." Several cabinet members attended, including Vice President Gibran Rakabuming, Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Brian Yuliarto, and Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya.

While other countries are moving towards prosperity, towards breakthroughs, towards wealth.

— Prabowo SubiantoContrasting Indonesia's internal disputes with global progress.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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