Coordinating Minister Pratikno Claims People's Life Hopes Have Increased Over The Last 80 Years

JAKARTA - Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture (Menko PMK) Pratikno said the life expectancy of the Indonesian people had increased sharply during the 80 years of Indonesia's Independence.

"During the 80 years, we have achieved many achievements, especially in the fields that are my responsibility, human development and culture, starting from the sharp increasing life expectancy over the last 80 years," he said as quoted by ANTARA, Sunday, August 17.

Pratikno said President Prabowo Subianto-Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka's administration paid very significant attention to human resources.

"Especially health, starting from hospitals in remote areas, adding doctors, to free health checks," he said.

He also appreciated the excitement of the carnival filled with cars from ministries, agencies, and institutions that also enlivened 80 years of Indonesia Merdeka.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto accompanied by Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka released participants in the 80th Anniversary parade of Indonesian Independence in the Monas area, Central Jakarta, Sunday night.

Presiden Prabowo tiba di silang barat daya Monas menggunakan mobil taktik Maung Limousine sekitar pukul 19.30 WIB.

Kedatangan Kepala Negara disambut penampilan tarian budaya Indonesia oleh the Indonesian Broadway, serta penyanyi Yunita.

Presiden yang mengenakan pakaian kemeja putih dan bawahan gelap serta berkopiah hitam sempat menghampiri sejumlah penonton di panggung tamu undangan untuk bersalaman.

President Prabowo arrived at the southwest crossing of Monas using Maung Limousine's tactical car at around 19.30 WIB.

The arrival of the Head of State was welcomed by the Indonesian Broadway cultural dance, as well as singer Yunita.

The President, who wore white shirts and dark subordinates and had a black skullcap, approached a number of spectators on the stage of the invited guests to shake hands.