President Prabowo admits he feels helped if he is criticized

JAKARTA - President Prabowo Subianto again emphasized that the government is open to criticism. According to President Prabowo, criticism is important to help the government evaluate the policies that have been carried out.

President Prabowo also said it was normal for someone to feel uncomfortable when receiving criticism or corrections. However, for him, criticism is actually a reminder and a form of protection in carrying out his duties as head of state.

This was conveyed when giving a speech at the National Christmas Celebration, Jakarta, Monday, January 5.

President Prabowo then gave an example of an event where public criticism made him reevaluate the steps he took. At that time, President Prabowo emphasized that he was trying to digest and respond to the criticism as objectively as possible.