Jakarta – Candidate for President number 2, Prabowo Subianto, affirmed his commitment to stand by the people, especially those facing economic difficulties. At the ‘Press Dialogue and Presidential Candidates’ event at the Dewan Pers Building, Jakarta on Thursday (4/1/2024), Prabowo emphasized the importance of taking concrete actions, especially for children from low-income families.
Prabowo emphasized that the flagship programs of the Prabowo-Gibran pair, such as free lunch and milk distribution, must be implemented immediately to directly benefit the people.
“This is a matter of necessity, this is a matter of the nation’s future,” he added.
In implementing these programs, Prabowo ensured that Indonesia has the capacity to carry them out. Referring to the trillions of rupiah budget for social assistance and education, Prabowo stressed the importance of providing meals in schools as part of the social assistance program.
Responding to the large budget used for the development of the Capital City of Indonesia (IKN), Prabowo is confident that Indonesia is capable of managing it. He emphasized that the development of the IKN is part of the country’s infrastructure that requires large investments.
“We can manage it. Let’s not be swayed by the brainwashing that Indonesia is a poor country,” he firmly stated.
In a discussion held by the Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) at the Dewan Pers Building, Prabowo emphasized that the large budget used for the IKN project should be seen as part of long-term investment. He hopes that the public will not be influenced by negative narratives about Indonesia’s ability to develop the project.
Prabowo stressed the importance of not being influenced by negative opinions about Indonesia’s ability to manage the development of the IKN. For him, the belief that Indonesia is capable of achieving success and managing large projects such as the IKN is very important. (SENOPATI)
