President Prabowo's First Speech And Red And White Cabinet Arrangement

President Prabowo Subianto. (SPC)

Prabowo Subianto has been officially inaugurated as President of the Republic of Indonesia. After taking the oath, Prabowo Subianto stepped proudly onto the podium of the MPR Building, facing thousands of pairs of eyes waiting with hope. In front of the Indonesian people, he delivered a moving inaugural speech, emphasizing his commitment to eradicating poverty and creating jobs. "The people must be free from poverty and ignorance," he said, in a firm tone.

Although Indonesia is now part of the G20, millions of people still struggle with extreme poverty. The problems of unemployment, malnutrition, and unequal access to education are challenges that must be addressed immediately. In his speech, Prabowo Subianto emphasized that without concrete policies, poverty will remain the nation's greatest enemy.

"All my policies will be centered on the interests of the people," Prabowo emphasized. This statement reflects his commitment to being a leader for all levels of society. Although sometimes, the reality on the ground is often much more complex than expected.

Prabowo also highlighted the importance of digitizing the bureaucracy as a step to eradicate corruption. By utilizing technology, he plans to create a more transparent and efficient government system. "Every official must be supervised and held accountable," he said.

Many legal experts emphasize that strict law enforcement is the main key in eradicating corruption. Facts say that as many as 1,385 officials have been imprisoned for corruption during Jokowi's administration. This is a challenge for Prabowo to act firmly and prove that his anti-corruption promises are not just rhetoric.

Prabowo's mission to achieve food and energy self-sufficiency in the next 4-5 years also raises hopes as well as challenges. This ambition is not easy, considering the challenges of climate change and dependence on imports. Success in this area will lead Indonesia to greater independence. To realize this, it requires major investments in the agricultural and renewable energy sectors. This requires strong collaboration between the government and the private sector, as well as significant budget allocation.

National unity was the central theme in Prabowo Subianto's speech. "We must implement democracy politely, without hostility," he said. However, maintaining unity amid political tensions and ideological differences is not easy. Creating constructive dialogue is key to achieving common goals.

Interestingly, Prabowo did not mention the National Capital (IKN), a major project of the previous government. This raises speculation about the direction of development policies that will be taken. Will he continue the IKN or focus on other more urgent programs?

In the international context, Prabowo emphasized Indonesia's firm stance towards Palestine. Support for Palestinian independence remains an important part of Indonesia's foreign policy. A message he once conveyed at several international meetings when he was still serving as Minister of Defense and holding the status of president-elect.

One of the aspects that the public is most looking forward to is the composition of Prabowo's cabinet. The cabinet, named the Red and White Cabinet, consists of 48 ministries—the largest in history since 1966 with more than 100 serving as ministers/heads of agencies and deputy ministers. Several names serving in this cabinet are known to be competent, although they are still colored by political party interests.

All eyes are now on the Red and White Cabinet. Prabowo's next commitment and actions will be key to seeing whether he is able to meet the people's expectations. Amidst the challenges that lie ahead, one thing is for sure: currently, public expectations are very high. The Indonesian people have high hopes for Prabowo Subianto. Will he be able to lead Indonesia to become an Asian Tiger?