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Prabowo: Even Proposals from Village Children on TikTok Will Be Addressed

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • President Prabowo Subianto stated that his administration will follow up on all public proposals, including those received via social media platforms like TikTok.
  • He emphasized that the government's approach involves acknowledging difficulties, identifying root causes, and working diligently to find solutions.
  • Prabowo highlighted the role of technology in enabling the government to quickly learn about and address issues faced by citizens, citing an example from Nias, North Sumatra.

President Prabowo Subianto has pledged to actively consider and act upon public suggestions, regardless of their origin, even if they come from social media platforms like TikTok. Speaking at the closing of the Science, Technology, and Industry Convention in Jakarta on June 28, 2026, Prabowo assured attendees, including thousands of academics, that his administration is committed to addressing societal challenges.

I promise to pay attention to each one. Ladies and gentlemen, not just proposals from professors, but even proposals from a village child that reach me directly via TikTok or elsewhere, I will immediately follow up.

— Prabowo SubiantoPresident Prabowo Subianto's statement on addressing public proposals during the Science, Technology, and Industry Convention.

"I promise to pay attention to each one. Ladies and gentlemen, not just proposals from professors, but even proposals from a village child that reach me directly via TikTok or elsewhere, I will immediately follow up," Prabowo declared. He framed this approach as a reflection of his government's open stance towards problem-solving. The President believes that national success hinges on the courage to confront difficulties, diagnose their origins, and exert effort towards finding resolutions.

Prabowo expressed gratitude for technological advancements that facilitate rapid communication between the presidency and the public. He noted that challenges faced in remote villages can now be quickly brought to the government's attention for resolution. As an illustration, he mentioned a specific issue in a village in Nias Regency, North Sumatra, which his administration addressed swiftly, though he did not provide detailed specifics of the case.

I am convinced that difficulties must be faced.

— Prabowo SubiantoPresident Prabowo Subianto emphasizing his administration's approach to challenges.

While acknowledging the benefits of technology, Prabowo also cautioned against its potential downsides, referencing nuclear technology as an example of a tool with both beneficial and risky applications. He urged academics to continue exploring how technology can be optimally utilized to support national progress, underscoring the importance of informed technological development.

The difficulties in one village in Nias, directly, and we resolved it quickly.

— Prabowo SubiantoPresident Prabowo Subianto citing a specific example of government action in Nias.
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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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