Prabowo Tells Local Leaders No Need to Mobilize Crowds for Welcome; Eyes Major Rail Projects

President Prabowo Subianto has directed local leaders not to mobilize crowds for his arrival, emphasizing a different approach to public engagement. This instruction comes as the Indonesian government pursues ambitious infrastructure projects.

Among these projects, the government plans to commence construction of the Trans-Kalimantan Railway, complementing the ongoing development of the Trans-Sumatra rail line. Prabowo expressed a desire for more rapid expansion of Indonesia's railway network to cover wider areas, aligning with the nation's economic potential.

In a separate initiative, Prabowo announced plans to award up to Rp20 billion in incentives to Indonesia's cleanest cities. This program aims to improve waste management and cleanliness across the archipelago. The President also acknowledged the escalating Middle East war as a serious global crisis that poses a threat to many countries.

Recent related news includes Prabowo testing the new luxury sleeper train, the Nusantara Explorer, designed to enhance tourism. He also recently visited Semarang, Central Java, to launch a revamp of a historic railway station. Additionally, Tempo's fact-check team investigated claims of Prabowo being deceived by a fake CIA agent.