Prabowo Warns Against Democracy Being Hijacked by Moneyed Interests in Indonesia

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has issued a strong caution against the perversion of democracy by powerful financial interests, urging that the nation's democratic system should not be compromised by wealth.

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Let democracy not be hijacked by those who have a lot of money.

Speaking at the 80th Bhayangkara Day celebration in Cikeas, West Java, on July 1, Prabowo stated, "Let democracy not be hijacked by those who have a lot of money." He further elaborated that democracy must not be corrupted by foreign interests that aim to hinder Indonesia's development and progress.

President Prabowo also addressed the role of dissent within a democratic framework, emphasizing that differences of opinion should not escalate into hatred. "We are all children of the Indonesian nation; our democracy must be characterized by Indonesian values," he remarked, advocating for a democratic system that reflects the nation's unique cultural and societal norms.

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We are all children of the Indonesian nation; our democracy must be characterized by Indonesian values.

While acknowledging the importance of criticism in a healthy democracy, Prabowo urged all parties to prioritize national unity and harmony. "We respect criticism; criticism is important, we need criticism to remind us, to improve ourselves," he added, underscoring the need for constructive feedback to foster self-improvement and national advancement.

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We respect criticism; criticism is important, we need criticism to remind us, to improve ourselves.