August 27, 2026 | 09:03 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - President Prabowo Subianto is optimistic that Indonesia will rise into a strong nation in the coming years.
According to him, the courage to eradicate corruption is one of the keys to realizing this goal.
"Trust me, in a few years Indonesia will rise extraordinarily and no one will be able to stop us," said President Prabowo while attending the opening of the 35th Nahdlatul Ulama Congress in Jombang Regency, East Java, on Thursday, as broadcast online via the Presidential Secretariat's YouTube channel.
President Prabowo emphasized that the government must have the courage to eradicate corruption because this practice has caused much of Indonesia's wealth to be lost and taken abroad.
He said the government is working to shut down loopholes and stop these leaks, which is believed to strengthen the country's economic and financial strength.
"God willing, our country will become stronger," said President Prabowo.
In addition to eradicating corruption, President Prabowo stated that the government has implemented various savings measures. These measures have reportedly saved hundreds of trillions of rupiah in the budget.
He stated that the results of these savings are directed to help the community, especially the poorest and most vulnerable groups.
"From our savings, we have saved hundreds of trillions. We are using that money to the greatest extent possible to help the poorest and most vulnerable people," President Prabowo added.
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