Capitalists Abound in Prabowo’s Bloated Cabinet

Prabowo Subianto formed a large cabinet to accommodate the interests of parties, businessmen, and his supporters. Mining entrepreneur Haji Isam is suspected of proposing several ministerial candidates.

Francisca Christy Rosana

October 21, 2024

OPENING a briefing session for his prospective ministers at the Padepokan Garuda Yaksa in Hambalang, Bogor, West Java, on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, Prabowo Subianto delivered a speech while sitting on a brown sofa. He reminded all prospective cabinet members to set aside their egos so that government programs would run smoothly.

Zulkifli Hasan, General Chair of the National Mandate Party (PAN), who was among the ministerial candidates, recoun

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