Prabowo Holds Rantas in Hambalang, Discusses Education, Geopolitics, to Eid Homecoming

President Prabowo Subianto leads a limited meeting with the Red and White Cabinet ministers at his private residence in Hambalang, Bogor, West Java, Sunday, March 8, 2026 (President's Media Team)

BOGOR - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto held a number of limited meetings with the Red and White Cabinet ministers at his private residence in Hambalang, Bogor, West Java, Sunday, March 8.

The meeting, which lasted from afternoon to evening, discussed various national and international strategic agendas.

One of the main discussions in the meeting was the development of 10 new campuses which are focused on strengthening education in the field of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) as well as the development of medical education.

In addition, Prabowo also discussed efforts to improve the quality of higher education in Indonesia so that it can compete globally, one of which is through strengthening cooperation with various leading universities in the world.

Besides the issue of education, the meeting also discussed the development of the global geopolitical situation, especially the dynamics in the Middle East region which is considered to have an impact on world and regional stability.

Education programs for Palestinian students in Indonesia are also one of the topics of discussion. The program has been carried out through the University of Defense since 2022. To date, the number of Palestinian students studying in Indonesia through the program has been recorded as nearly 200 people.

In addition, Prabowo also discussed the government's readiness in facing the homecoming flow ahead of Eid al-Fitr 1447 H. The government emphasized the importance of ensuring the safety and smooth travel of the community during the homecoming period.

Also present at the meeting were, among others, the Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Brian Yuliarto, the Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, Deputy Minister of Defense Donny Ermawan, Rector of the Defense University Anton Nugroho, and President Director of PT Pindad Sigit Santosa.