Prabowo’s Final Stage
As the 2019 presidential election edges closer, Prabowo Subianto is getting a makeover. According to a number of surveys, he is the strongest challenger for Joko Widodo. He endeavors to gain a foothold in different provinces, raising support through regional head elections in 2018. He is also preparing his party’s infrastructure and negotiating with right-wing Islamic political parties.
January 15, 2018
For each meal, Prabowo Subianto sets out chopped shallots, garlic, aromatic ginger, and turmeric as his main condiments. Foregoing rice, the onions and raw roots are chewed up between mouthfuls of side dishes. Ahmad Muzani, who often accompanies Prabowo during meals, said that this General Chairman of the Gerindra Party has avoided rice for months. ¡°He is on a carb-free diet," said the Gerindra Secretary-General on Friday last week.
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