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Prabowo: Many of My Ministers Were Hospitalized Due to Working Too Hard
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Prabowo: Many of My Ministers Were Hospitalized Due to Working Too Hard

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto stated that many ministers in his cabinet fell ill due to working excessively hard for the nation.
  • He acknowledged that some ministers were hospitalized or fainted from exhaustion.
  • Prabowo pledged to ensure his staff receive adequate rest during the remainder of his term and expressed appreciation for their dedication.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto revealed that a significant number of his cabinet ministers have been hospitalized or suffered from exhaustion due to their intense work ethic. During his State Address at the People's Consultative Assembly's Annual Session, Prabowo described how his ministers and aides worked so diligently that some required medical attention, including hospitalizations and surgeries.

"My ministers and my aides have worked so hard that some of them had to be admitted to the hospital. Some fainted, some had surgery, many were exhausted," Prabowo stated during the joint session of the DPR and DPD in Jakarta. He acknowledged the immense dedication of his team, emphasizing their commitment to serving the nation and the people.

Looking ahead, Prabowo promised to prioritize rest for his staff during the remaining period of his presidency. He noted that his team often responds to such promises with playful skepticism, as seen in his address where he mentioned their reply, "a promise is just a promise." Nevertheless, he underscored their unwavering commitment, stating that his calendar has no holidays, reflecting the honor and responsibility they feel in serving the Indonesian people.

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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.