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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said he did not think that he is authoritarian.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said he did not think that he is authoritarian.

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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said on Oct 29 that he did not consider himself an authoritarian leader and that he is open to criticism.

Speaking at an event at the National Police headquarters in Jakarta, the President said he often spent his nights watching podcasts, including those criticising his leadership.

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