Antara News·Indonesia·Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 02:35 PM UTC

Prabowo pushes for reform of Indonesia's political, economic systems

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Aditya Ramadhan, Raka Adji

Jakarta (ANTARA) - President Prabowo Subianto has called for reforms to Indonesia's political and economic systems to prevent democracy from being dominated by wealthy elites and to ensure the economy aligns with the mandate of the constitution.

"We want democracy, but not a democracy that can be bought, held hostage, or controlled by those with money - money obtained through illicit means," Prabowo stated during Muhammadiyah's 114th Anniversary commemoration in Palu, Central Sulawesi, on Saturday.

Prabowo highlighted the high political costs required to secure public office, pointing out that running for regional head can cost anywhere from tens to hundreds of billions of rupiah.

Meanwhile, the cost of running for a seat in the House of Representatives (DPR) can reach Rp50 billion (around US$2.7 million), with no guarantee of winning.

According to Prabowo, this situation raises serious questions as to whether it truly reflects the ideals of the nation's founding fathers.

The president has therefore called on political leaders, including the chairs of political parties, to have the courage to overhaul the national political system.

He affirmed that he has held discussions with several party leaders and found a growing consensus on the need for reform.

"There is a growing awareness. Almost every party chair I have spoken with understands and recognizes that we must reform our political system," he said.

Alongside political reform, Prabowo highlighted his determination to fix the national economic system, which he said had strayed from the mandates of Articles 33 and 34 of the 1945 Constitution.

He emphasized that Indonesia's economy must be structured as a joint endeavor based on the principle of kinship, rather than benefiting only select groups.

Prabowo reiterated that branches of production vital to the state and affecting the livelihoods of communities must be controlled by the state.

Likewise, the land, water, and natural resources contained therein must be utilized to the greatest possible extent for the prosperity of the people.

Prabowo asserted that his administration is now focused on restoring the management of the national economy in line with Article 33 of the 1945 Constitution, which establishes the principle of kinship as its foundation.

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