Prabowo Launches 9-Month Leadership Program for 400 State Enterprise Candidates
Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.
At a glance
- President Prabowo Subianto is launching the Presidential Future Leaders Program (PFLP) to train 400 future leaders for state-owned enterprises (BUMN).
- Participants will undergo a nine-month intensive program including character building, managerial skills, decision-making, and internships.
- The initiative aims to strengthen BUMN leadership quality and governance, aligning with Prabowo's vision for well-managed state enterprises.
President Prabowo Subianto is initiating a comprehensive leadership development program for state-owned enterprises (BUMN), dubbed the Presidential Future Leaders Program (PFLP). This initiative aims to cultivate 400 future leaders for these crucial entities.
PFLP is designed to support President Prabowo's vision of creating good BUMN governance through strengthening human resources with the best heart and best mind.
Participants will undergo a rigorous nine-month training regimen. The program is structured into three main phases: an initial three months focused on character and discipline, followed by four months at Danantara Corporate University for managerial and decision-making skills. The final two months will involve internships within ministries, agencies, or BUMN environments.
Secretary of the Cabinet, Lieutenant Colonel Teddy Indra Wijaya, stated that the PFLP is designed to bolster the quality of leadership within BUMN. "PFLP is designed to support President Prabowo's vision of creating good BUMN governance through strengthening human resources with the best heart and best mind," he explained.
Stage one, character and discipline building for three months.
The first cohort of 400 BUMN employees has already received directives from President Prabowo at Hambalang, Bogor. The program, which opened on May 20, 2026, at Kodiklat TNI in Serpong, Banten, is seen as a foundational step in building future BUMN leadership, emphasizing a holistic approach to developing capable and ethical leaders.
And an internship for two months in ministries, agencies, or the BUMN environment.
Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.