Prabowo Subianto

Growing discontent with policymaking keeps Indonesian students on streets

Protesters accused the Indonesian government of neglecting the economic struggles of ordinary people while continuing to fund costly flagship programmes.

Indonesia anti-graft group seeks halt to free meals programme, widen probe

University students during a protest against government policies, including the free meals programme in Bandung, West Java province, Indonesia on June 15.

Students hold ‘Heading to Bankrupt Indonesia’ protests against Prabowo’s policies

A student uses a megaphone to shout slogans during a protest against government policies, including state budget spending, a fuel price hike, a free meals programme, and expanded military roles in civilian affairs, in Jakarta, Indonesia, June 12, 2026. REUTERS/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana

A few hundred protesters turned up with the size of the crowd increasing as evening drew near.

Joint security personnel, including 500 soldiers, will help manage the planned protest.

Indonesia’s weakening markets and economy have a personality problem – Prabowo’s

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto needs to assure markets that entrepreneurs and experts, not his old-boy herd, will control the commanding heights of the country's economy, says the writer.

Indonesia's Prabowo appoints new head of free meals agency

FILE PHOTO: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto delivers his speech on economic policies and the 2027 fiscal plan to parliament members at the parliament building in Jakarta, Indonesia, May 20, 2026. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan/File Photo

Plan to introduce French lessons in Indonesia draws support, doubt

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto visits a school at Tabanan in Bali on June 7.

Rupiah slides to new low, putting pressure on Indonesia to deliver concrete steps

Following last week’s sell-off, the rupiah fell 0.7 per cent to a new low against the US dollar in early trading on June 8.

Corruption scandals, rupiah fall revive reshuffle talks in Indonesia

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is scheduled to swear in new appointees to his government on June 8.

Indonesia finance chief denies he is quitting as markets slump

Talk of Purbaya’s possible departure spread on June 4 amid deepening concerns about the country’s economy and a graft probe involving a free food programme.

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