Prabowo outlines four governing principles in state address
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- President Prabowo Subianto outlined four guiding principles for his administration during a state address.
- The principles include upholding the constitution, protecting national interests, addressing public difficulties, and prioritizing the people's welfare.
- He acknowledged that not all campaign promises have been fulfilled but stated that the administration has begun tackling complex national issues.
President Prabowo Subianto has articulated four core principles that guide his administration's governance during a state address at the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) annual session. These principles, which have guided his government over the past 21 months, focus on fulfilling campaign pledges and upholding his oath of office. The first principle emphasizes the commitment to uphold and implement the mandates of the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia. The second principle centers on safeguarding vital national interests, including the effective management of the country's natural wealth for the benefit of all Indonesians. "Second, we work to safeguard, uphold and protect vital core national interests. This includes managing Indonesia's wealth as well as possible so that it can be fully utilized for the prosperity of all Indonesians," Prabowo stated. The third principle highlights the government's focus on rapidly addressing the difficulties faced by the public. The fourth principle underscores an orientation toward the interests of the people and future generations. Prabowo acknowledged that after 21 months in office, not all promises have been met and many national problems remain unresolved. However, he asserted that his administration has initiated efforts to address several complex national issues within this timeframe. The session, attended by former presidents and vice presidents, marks events commemorating Indonesia's 81st Independence Day.
First, we work to uphold and implement the mandates of the Constitution, the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia.
Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.