Prabowo Subianto Unveils Indonesia's Largest Cabinet

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has announced his cabinet, featuring a historic 109 members, the largest in the country's history, dubbed the 'Red and White Cabinet' after Indonesia's flag. Sworn in on Sunday, Subianto emphasized the need for a strong government to unify the nation's diverse political and cultural landscape, despite analysts warning that the oversized cabinet could complicate governance. His cabinet includes politicians from a coalition of seven supporting parties and several reappointments from the previous administration, led by Joko Widodo, indicating a strategic alliance following Widodo's tacit support during the election. Subianto's choice of vice president, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, the son of Widodo, further signifies this alliance, transcending their previous electoral rivalry. Subianto previously ran against Widodo in two presidential elections, which he contested without accepting defeat, but later served as defense chief under Widodo, facilitating their collaboration. The cabinet's formation is seen as both a reward for political support and a response to the need for strong leadership in Southeast Asia's largest economy.