Big dreams, growing pains in Indonesia: Prabowo’s turbulent 2 years in power
The president says he sees a ‘bright future for Indonesia’ even as citizens worry about rising costs and a lack of job opportunities
Growing up, she had often heard her parents reminisce about the “good old days” under the late strongman, whose rule had brought a sense of order to their lives.
Two years into his presidency, however, rising food prices have left Ika questioning whether Prabowo, who was once Suharto’s son-in-law, can deliver on that vision.
“I thought he would turn things around. Now I feel cheated and disappointed,” Ika said.
