JAKARTA - President Prabowo Subianto used the Maung light tactical vehicle while attending the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, Philippines on May 7-8, 2026.
"For the first time, when landing abroad, President Prabowo was picked up by the Maung car, a vehicle of pride for the Indonesian nation, the result of the development of the national defense industry," said the Presidential Secretariat, Teddy, as reported by ANTARA, Thursday, May 7.
Teddy said President Prabowo arrived in Cebu on Thursday afternoon to attend the 48th ASEAN Summit and was picked up using the Maung vehicle, which is the result of the development of Indonesia's national defense industry.
He said the use of Maung abroad became a symbol of national independence, national confidence, and the progress of Indonesia's national industry in international forums.
"The use of Maung in this international forum is not just a means of transportation, but as a symbol of independence, national confidence and the progress of Indonesia's national industry. Maung is a symbol of diplomacy," said Teddy.
According to the Presidential Secretariat, during his stay in the Philippines, President Prabowo will use a vehicle known as a light tactical vehicle.
He explained that the Maung vehicle was developed since Prabowo served as Minister of Defense and its production at PT Pindad had reached more than 3,200 units.
Teddy said the vehicle had been used in various operations and needs in the country.
"President Prabowo has also used Maung, since being inaugurated as President of the Republic of Indonesia on October 20, 2024," he said.
Previously, President Prabowo had arrived in Cebu, Philippines on Thursday at 13.48 local time to attend the 48th ASEAN Summit on May 7-8, 2026.
The 48th ASEAN Summit itself carries the theme Navigating Our Future Together.
The Head of State is scheduled to attend one of the agendas of the 48th ASEAN Summit, namely the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Summit, which is a strategic forum to strengthen ASEAN sub-regional connectivity and economic cooperation.
During the visit, Prabowo is scheduled to discuss strengthening cooperation between ASEAN countries, including efforts to face the current evolving global dynamics.
A number of other issues that will also be discussed include global developments that have an impact on the region, including efforts to maintain energy resilience and strengthen coordination in responding to geopolitical dynamics.
The meeting of ASEAN leaders is also expected to strengthen regional collaboration in maintaining stability, economic growth, and strategic cooperation in various sectors.
Also accompanying President Prabowo on the flight to Cebu, Philippines, were Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia and Cabinet Secretary (Seskab) Teddy Indra Wijaya.
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