Prabowo: I Lead Based on Facts

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto declared that his administration will prioritize leading based on concrete facts and reality. Addressing researchers from the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta, Prabowo stressed the importance of confronting even unpleasant truths as the first step toward effective solutions.

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I prefer to lead based on facts, facts, reality, and the actual situation.

"I prefer to lead based on facts, facts, reality, and the actual situation," Prabowo stated. He cautioned against unproductive behaviors, saying, "One thing I say: don't complain, don't look for scapegoats, because that won't help." He advocated for a scientific, rational, and mathematical approach to tackling the nation's challenges, asserting that any other method would be fundamentally flawed.

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One thing I say: don't complain, don't look for scapegoats, because that won't help.

The President invited BRIN researchers to the palace to showcase their innovations, highlighting the critical role of science and technology in national progress. He expressed a desire to visit their campuses and workplaces to foster better coordination. "A nation's development is determined by its ability to master science and technology," he remarked.

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Reality is science, reality is mathematics. If we approach reality with any other approach, we're entering a different realm.

The exhibition featured 15 booths displaying a range of BRIN's research and innovations across various sectors, including aerospace, water security, nuclear power, energy, environment, housing, disaster management, health, transportation, agriculture, education, fisheries, defense, and cultural heritage. Some researchers are also developing technologies to support the government's Free Nutritious Meals program.

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I deliberately invited you to the Palace because I wanted to see, to get an idea of the results you have achieved at BRIN.