At least 47 regional leaders were absent on the first day of a government retreat at the Military Academy in Magelang in Central Java following a boycott call from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian acknowledged that some officials were unable to attend due to travel disruptions or party policies "I hope they can still come or send representatives because this orientation is crucial," he said on Saturday Tito said the retreat is an essential initiative to strengthen local governance and improve regional development "This is not for the central government’s benefit but for the regions themselves It provides local leaders with the necessary foundation before they serve for the next five years," he explained He added that the retreat serves as an opportunity for regional leaders to build camaraderie and collaborate effectively and leaders from different regions—Java Ambon—were sharing rooms and getting to know each other and now the people will judge their performance," Tito said PDI-P Chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri had urged governors and regents affiliated with the party to skip the retreat after the arrest of PDI-P Secretary-General Hasto Kristiyanto on corruption charges The party claimed the case was politically motivated Deputy Home Affairs Minister Bima Arya said six absent leaders cited medical or family reasons he did not confirm whether the remaining officials were all PDI-P politicians "We are still verifying their reasons," he said Among the absent leaders were Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung such as Lebak Regent Hasbi Jayabaya and West Kalimantan Governor Ria Norsan and skipping it without a valid reason would be wasteful,” Hasbi’s spokesman said Ria Norsan clarified that while she was endorsed by PDI-P The retreat aims to align regional governance with national policies with some requiring medical accommodations the regional leaders resulting from the 2024 Pilkada will attend a retreat in Magelang Audio NewsThis article has been translated using AI. See original What are the Regional Heads' Agendas During the Seven-Day Retreat in Magelang 14 Feb 2025 20:32 WIB · English KOMPAS - The retreat of regional heads and deputy heads in Magelang will be filled with briefings by ministers and heads of institutions strengthening emotional ties is considered the most important thing in this event A total of 505 regional heads from the 2024 Regional Head Elections or Pilkada will depart for Magelang They will attend a seven-day retreat at the Borobudur International Golf and Country Club in the Military Academy area The event is planned to be attended by President Prabowo Subianto who will provide direction the schedule for his arrival has not been confirmed We will adjust to his schedule," said Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Bima Arya Sugiarto who also just met President Prabowo in Hambalang this regional head retreat is a very dense provision for the newly inaugurated regional heads usually the Ministry of Home Affairs holds training for two weeks the National Resilience Institute (Lemhannas) also holds a consolidation of prospective leaders for about one month everything must be delivered in seven days the speakers in this retreat include ministers of the Red and White Cabinet "Not all ministers can provide material," he said This briefing aims to synchronize the vision and mission of regional heads with Asta Cita carried by President Prabowo Subianto development in the regions can be in line with the direction of national development through the eight priority programs of Asta Cita The retreat will also equip regional heads from various backgrounds with an understanding of the main tasks and functions (tupoksi) of government is to build relationships or strengthen emotional bonds between all regional heads This emotional bond is considered important because coordination will be needed not only between regional heads and ministers good relations between regions are useful in overcoming excess production or the need for certain commodities This is useful when regional heads have to control inflation "This emotional bonding cannot be obtained only through (meetings via) zoom So (the retreat) is not only a substantive provision but also building emotional bonding," he said He said that the four-day Red and White Cabinet retreat was very useful for forming emotional bonds among all cabinet members it will be difficult to coordinate and work together in government The spirit of mutual cooperation and synergy is very necessary Other material that will also be presented at the regional head retreat is about budget management Indonesia's 2025 State Budget reaches IDR 3,600 trillion with IDR 1,300 trillion of it going to local governments budget management with good governance principles is important "This is important to oversee the execution and implementation of thousands of trillions of people's money," added Bima the budget efficiency initiated by President Prabowo Subianto also targets regional government budgets the President requested budget cuts of Rp306.69 trillion This amount consists of ministry/institution spending efficiency of Rp256.1 trillion and transfers to regions of Rp50.59 trillion This spending restriction is requested to eliminate ceremonial agendas need to understand the President's message regarding budget efficiency efficiency to cut unreasonable budgets (activities) and not cut honorariums (of employees or activities) that are needed He said that the wrong perception made the budget cut execution inappropriate When the President asked for the infrastructure budget to be cut then the waste in development that was cut did not mean that the infrastructure needed was not built "So efficiency is not cutting (the budget) for basic services This also needs to be understood by friends in the regions," he added regional heads can have a dialogue with ministers at the regional head retreat also need to be heard by the central government Professor of the Institute of Home Affairs Djohermansyah Djohan assessed that the seven-day retreat was too short the heads and deputy heads of regions who come from various backgrounds must truly understand the duties as heads and deputy heads of regions the Ministry of Home Affairs usually holds two-week training in stages Each batch consists of 40 heads and deputy heads of regions "So it provides more knowledge about leadership and managerial knowledge There are exercises but only in the morning," said Djohermansyah who also served as Director General of Regional Autonomy at the Ministry of Home Affairs the regional heads and deputy heads will be inaugurated by President Prabowo on Thursday (20/2/2025) all regional heads must gather in Magelang the inauguration of the regional heads and deputy heads at the Palace will be held simply and will not take long the regional heads have the opportunity to prepare to leave for Magelang All regional heads may depart by any mode of transportation Friday (21/2/2025) afternoon must have gathered in Magelang resident Prabowo Subianto has kicked off a four-day retreat for members of his Red and White Cabinet where he has adopted a semi-military bootcamp approach as his way of instilling discipline and loyalty toward the nation among his aides Over 100 of the newly appointed cabinet members gathered at the Military Academy around one hour’s drive from Yogyakarta which involves unconventional team-building exercises and various outdoor activities is designed to strengthen bonds and instill discipline among ministers and their deputies who comprise a diverse grouping of party politicians former military officials and religious leaders Prabowo stressed that his approach was not to impose a militaristic mindset but rather to inspire discipline and loyalty among his ministers He described the retreat initiative as embodying “the Military Way” “I’m not here to make you militaristic that’s a concept,” Prabowo said “Many governments and corporations have adopted the Military Way The core values are discipline and loyalty but to the Indonesian nation and people.” Delivered straight to your inbox three times weekly this curated briefing provides a concise overview of the day's most important issues covering a wide range of topics from politics to culture and society Please check your email for your newsletter subscription Read also: 'I took an oath to defend the nation': President Prabowo Quickly share this news with your network—keep everyone informed with just a single click Customize your reading experience by adjusting the text size to small or large—find what’s most comfortable for you Hendrik Yaputra TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - President Prabowo Subianto stated that the presence of the sixth President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) and the seventh President Jokowi at the regional heads' retreat shows the continuity of national leadership This statement was made by Prabowo while hosting a dinner for regional heads and cadets in the Dining Room of Husein within the Military Academy complex in Magelang "Two presidents who served before me are here Two presidents with 20 years of experience in leading this nation we are grateful for all the dedication of the presidents before my tenure," said Prabowo in an official statement on Thursday both former leaders possess valuable experience in guiding the nation and the state and in preventing national fragmentation you have controlled the nation and the state and kept the nation from being disturbed by other nations," said PS Prabowo stressed the importance of unity and cooperation among all regional heads in fulfilling their duty to serve the people all regional leaders must recognize that they are part of a single Prabowo had earlier led the Sunset Parade Ceremony at the Pancasila Field of the Magelang Military Academy complex on Thursday SBY and Jokowi were also present at this event Prabowo is scheduled to provide leadership orientation guidance to regional heads from across 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local economy through increased visitor spending on accommodation local entrepreneurs and businesses will be encouraged to participate fostering job creation and economic resilience each point along this travel pattern can be further developed into part of a more in-depth attraction through philosophical explanation and storytelling This travel pattern design serves as a blueprint for future sustainable tourism initiatives across Central Java and other regions in Indonesia By fostering responsible tourism along the Elo River the project represents a transformative step towards achieving the SDGs and creating a lasting impact on the local economy and environment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" KEBIJAKAN PRIVASI/PRIVACY POLICY along with a number of Regents and Mayors from all over West Java departed for Magelang to attend the Retreat of Elected Regional Heads from the 2024 Simultaneous Regional Elections which took place at the Magelang Military Academy (Akmil) on February 21-28 was a moment of preparation and reflection for regional heads The President of the Republic of Indonesia is scheduled to provide direct direction at the retreat Dedi Mulyadi stated that as the new regional head who was inaugurated on February 20 it is his obligation to submit to the applicable government system including following the direction of the Head of State to attend this retreat we must submit and obey government decisions both central and regional," said Dedi Mulyadi in Bandung City Dedi also emphasized that all regional heads in West Java will participate in this retreat without exception "All regional heads in West Java are certain to depart The budget allocation has been prepared and cannot be cancelled," he said Dedi emphasized that his departure to Magelang did not use funds from the West Java Provincial Revenue and Expenditure Budget (APBD) either for travel costs or while at the retreat location "I went there without using West Java Provincial Government funds both during my stay there and upon departure," he said Dedi left for Magelang using an Indonesian Air Force plane via Husein Sastranegara Airport in Bandung City This retreat activity aims to strengthen the understanding and readiness of regional leaders in carrying out government duties after being inaugurated while strengthening the synergy between the central and regional governments This agenda is expected to be a moment for regional heads to channel their aspirations Audio NewsThis article has been translated using AI. See original Regional Head Retreat Expected to be a Moment to Absorb Aspirations 00:0000:0010101.00xBy Machradin Wahyudi Ritonga 09 Feb 2025 20:24 WIB · English KOMPAS – The retreat plan for regional heads inaugurated by President Prabowo Subianto is scheduled to take place in Magelang Not only to strengthen coordination with the central government this activity is also expected to be a moment to absorb regional aspirations so that the government is not centralized Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Bima Arya Sugiarto explained that the number of regional heads who will carry out the retreat reaches 505 They come from regions that do not have disputes in the Constitutional Court or whose cases did not continue based on a dismissal decision Based on the information received in Jakarta Bima stated that the inauguration of regional heads will be directly led by President Prabowo Subianto and is scheduled for February 20 the regional heads will move to Magelang with one of the options being to gather at the Yogyakarta Presidential Palace One of them is gathering at this point (Presidential Palace) the Head of the Palace was also very agreeable because it is indeed very feasible here," said Bima from the Presidential Palace in Yogyakarta so it is planned to last until February 28 the regional heads will receive various materials related to different matters the main duties and functions of regional heads the Astacita Program presented by the relevant minister and training from the National Resilience Institute (Lemhannas) the Ministry of Finance will also provide an understanding regarding local government support in budget efficiency Magelang was chosen as the location because it has been prepared by President Prabowo as a training site for regional heads the facilities and infrastructure available in Magelang are considered adequate and support budget efficiency The location of this regional leaders' retreat is the same place where the Merah Putih Cabinet retreat was held at the Military Academy "Starting from the Merah Putih Cabinet retreat rather than spending the budget on another location it is more effective and efficient to hold it there The tents that are available have already been prepared and were previously used by the ministers there," said Bima The activity refers to the retreat held from October 24-27 The agenda included training and briefings for all ministers and deputy ministers Prabowo stated that the retreat was necessary to align discipline and loyalty to the nation and the state Executive Director of the Regional Autonomy Implementation Monitoring Committee (KPPOD) Herman N Suparman said that the hope for the nation and state also emerged in the regional head retreat plan Solutions to improve communication between the center and regions are expected to be present at the meeting "Although I consider this activity inefficient amidst the tightening of the state budget I hope that there is a solution that can be achieved amidst the problems in synchronizing the center and regions this activity should not only have one-way communication but two-way communication when the central government hears the aspirations of the regional heads," said Herman Herman assessed that so far there have been three main lines in the synchronization of the center and regions namely related to the relationship of authority The authority between the center and the regions is often not in line so that the performance of the regional government is not optimal financial relations in the context of transfers to the regions are still thick with centralization amidst the spirit of regional autonomy We see that the relationship between central and regional finances has a strong aroma of centralization such as mandatory spending (spending regulated by law) related to employee spending and several other sectoral regulations," Herman said Herman saw the central government applying the same pattern to all regions each region has different problems and human resource capacities "The expected Binwas (guidance and supervision) is asymmetrical Don't let regional guidance in Java be the same as in eastern Indonesia I hope that in the regional head retreat later this issue can be discussed by listening to the aspirations of the elected regional heads," said Herman President Prabowo Subianto and Indonesia’s sixth president are set to attend a retreat with hundreds of regional deputy heads on the sixth day of the event at the Indonesian Military Academy (Akmil) complex in Magelang The retreat for regional heads began on Friday and deputy mayors from across Indonesia are joining the program They will participate alongside regional heads until the retreat concludes on Friday Participants were seen entering the Akmil complex through the Sapta Marga gate around 8:30 p.m. dressed in reserve componentuniforms and marching in formation with their respective platoons Their arrival was symbolically marked with flower garlands presented by Deputy Home Affairs Minister Bima Arya Sugiarto and Akmil Governor Maj President Prabowo is scheduled to deliver guidance to all participants today while former President SBY will share insights with regional heads and their deputies According to the Home Affairs Ministry's schedule SBY will give a presentation from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. moderated by Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian Prabowo will lead the sunset parade from 5:00 to 6:15 p.m. followed by a farewell dinner at Rukan Husen from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m Members of the Red and White Cabinet will also address the retreat including Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning Minister Nusron Wahid Chief Infrastructure and Regional Development Minister Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono and Creative Economy Minister Teuku Riefky Harsya Other speakers include Cooperatives Minister Budi Arie Setiadi Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia National Nutrition Agency Head Dadan Hindayana Presidential Communications Office Head Hasan Nasbi and Presidential Chief of Staff AM Putranto BOGOR REGENCY - Bogor Regent Rudy Susmanto shared his experience of the implementation of the 2025 Retreat in strengthening the spirit of patriotism and nationalism It has now entered its seventh day and is taking place in Magelang Rudy Susmanto together with regional heads throughout Indonesia the event also included a dinner with the President of the Republic of Indonesia (RI) and the Red and White Cabinet in the Husen Hall Rudy Susmanto added that this experience provided important policy direction regarding the nation's future development our spirit of patriotism and nationalism was truly reawakened by the direction of the President of the Republic of Indonesia and his ministers We are ready to serve the community and are committed to building the nation from the Regency and City levels throughout Indonesia," he added The Regent of Bogor also expressed his gratitude to the President of the Republic of Indonesia for the extraordinary opportunity to meet directly and receive direction regarding national development It is an honor for us to be present at the Military Academy and to participate in the twilight parade It is like returning to the era of struggle this nation must continue to be fought for in the future Rudy Susmanto emphasized that this moment is a reminder for all parties that national development must be carried out with a spirit of togetherness and diversity "Building a nation cannot be done by one religion Indonesia must be built with togetherness and diversity," he concluded The Regent of Bogor expressed optimism and readiness of all regional heads to welcome a better Golden Indonesia in the future the regional heads and deputy regional heads will gather together and receive direct briefing from the President of the Republic of Indonesia as part of the commitment to continue fighting for the progress of the nation," he added (Public Communication Team / Bogor Regency Communication and Information Service / rka) TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - President Prabowo Subianto is set to lead a sunset parade this afternoon as part of the regional head retreat at the Military Academy in Magelang "President Prabowo will lead the sunset parade ceremony at the Military Academy," said Deputy for Protocol the President is scheduled to provide leadership orientation training to local government heads from across Indonesia Yusuf explained that Prabowo's visit to the Military Academy in Magelang was part of the government's ongoing efforts to foster stronger cooperation between the national and regional levels of government He emphasized that this reflects Prabowo's commitment to developing strong and principled leadership among regional leaders in Indonesia According to the schedule obtained by Tempo  Prabowo will lead the sunset parade from 5:00 PM to 6:15 PM Western Indonesian Time (WIB) This will be followed by a farewell dinner at Rukan Husen from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM WIB Retreat participants are required to wear reserve component uniforms for the evening meal He arrived at the academy complex at 9:30 AM WIB Journalists were not permitted to enter the retreat area while Gibran delivered his presentation Gibran urged the regional heads to pay close attention to the instructions that President  Prabowo would provide He departed the academy complex at 10:45 AM WIB Deputy Home Affairs Minister (Wamendagri) Bima Arya Sugiarto had previously stressed that the purpose of the local government head retreat is to improve their leadership abilities Bima stated that the Ministry of Home Affairs is committed to strengthening the skills and knowledge of each regional leader Editor's Choice: Prabowo and SBY Scheduled to Speak at Regional Head Retreat Today Cari English President Prabowo Reveals Importance of Red and White Cabinet Retreat in Magelang TEKS › English›President Prabowo Reveals.. Iklan President Prabowo Reveals Importance of Red and White Cabinet Retreat in Magelang Prabowo will lead the Red and White Cabinet retreat in Magelang Ministers/deputy ministers will depart by Hercules plane tomorrow Audio Berita This article has been translated using AI. See Original Please note that this article was automatically translated using Microsoft Azure AI, Open AI, and Google Translation AI. We cannot ensure that the entire content is translated accurately. If you spot any errors or inconsistencies, contact us at hotline@kompas.id and we'll make every effort to address them TEKS KOMPAS/HENDRA A SETYAWANPresident Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka greeted their ministers during the first Plenary Cabinet Session at the Presidential Office JAKARTA, KOMPAS — For four days, from Thursday to Sunday (24-27/10/2024), President Prabowo Subianto's aides will attend the Red and White Cabinet Retreat at Mount Tidar, Magelang, Central Java. All ministers and other presidential aides will depart by Hercules aircraft They are also equipped with military-style camouflage clothing along with Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka will directly lead the retreat held at the Magelang Military Academy Complex While opening the first Plenary Cabinet Session at the Presidential Palace Prabowo explained the reasons for choosing Magelang the birth of the Republic of Indonesia indeed occurred after Soekarno-Hatta proclaimed Indonesia's independence in Jakarta the test of the proclamation was in the regions when the fighters battled against the colonizers for independence Magelang is a center of our resistance against the colonizers for hundreds of years known as the region of Prince Diponegoro's struggle I think that brings quite an aura of tradition of bravery tradition of love for the homeland," said Prabowo President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka led the first Plenary Cabinet Meeting at the Presidential Office President Prabowo also expressed the urgency of the retreat the retreat is important for building team cooperation A good team that can work together will facilitate the government in achieving the set targets Prabowo emphasized that he highly prioritizes teamwork the retreat will include material briefings as well as meetings for coordination among ministers "I understand that we have just been inaugurated and you were inaugurated just two days ago manage your administration and your teams in your respective ministries and agencies as soon as possible," said Prabowo The President also mentioned his large cabinet "I realize this number can indeed be considered large but our nation is a great nation," he added Also read: When Four Ministries Occupy One Building Complex... Cabinet members take notes on President Prabowo Subianto's instructions during the first plenary cabinet meeting at the Presidential Office the number of cabinet members is adjusted to the area of Indonesia "We cannot deny that we are the fourth largest country in the world in terms of population Managing Europe requires 27 finance ministers Also read: Trained for Four Days on Mount Tidar, the Red and White Cabinet Will Spend the Night in a Tent Cooperatives Minister Budi Arie Setiadi said that he and other aides to President Prabowo would depart for Magelang on Thursday (10/24/2024) we will depart for Magelang using a Hercules plane all ministers and deputy ministers until Sunday to attend briefings so that this cabinet can be solid and can work for the nation and the people The material has not been announced," said Budi Arie All retreat participants will also wear white uniforms because the nation's problems must be solved together," he added Cabinet members and ministerial-level officials discuss before the start of the first plenary cabinet meeting at the Presidential Office Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni confirmed that he had been given uniforms by Cabinet Secretary Mayor Teddy Indra Wijaya retreat participants were also provided with two pairs of white and khaki shirts Prabowo had held a retreat at his residence in Hambalang for ministers/deputy ministers and agency heads on Wednesday-Thursday (16-17/10/2024) the event named Hambalang Retreat was held before they were inaugurated by Prabowo The ministers/deputy ministers and agency heads were inaugurated on Monday (21/10/2024) Prabowo invited many classy speakers from abroad The speakers mastered fields ranging from geopolitical issues to how to communicate effectively with journalists a leading political scientist and professor at the University of Chicago is very influential in understanding the dynamics of global power one of the largest hedge funds in the world He is widely known in the fields of finance and economics Also read: Classy Speakers for Prabowo's Ministerial Candidates at the "Hambalang Retreat", Who Are They? Deputy Chairman of the Gerindra Party Sugiono said that the outline of the briefing agenda was the delivery of direction from Prabowo regarding the implementation of future tasks The direction in question consisted of aligning frequencies to build teamwork among cabinet members This was crucial because Prabowo's assistants in the cabinet would later be able to understand the president's ideas and policy directions Hendrik Khoirul Muhid TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - President Prabowo Subianto stated that the new Indonesia Cabinet Retreat agenda at the Military Academy or Akmil Magelang Prabowo referred to the ministers' training as 'The Military Way' commonly practiced in the government (But) it's the military way," Prabowo said in his speech at Akmil Magelang as quoted from a written statement on Friday The head of state mentioned that he introduced The Military Way because it is widely used in government and business to instill discipline the military approach is claimed to foster loyalty to the nation and the state "The Military Way is emulated by many governments The military way is the core of all companies loyalty asks you not to be loyal to Prabowo Loyalty to the nation and the state of Indonesia," Prabowo said Chief Expert Advisor of the Presidential Communications Office explained the purpose of President Prabowo's use of the military way as Prabowo has a long history in the military the retired general of the Indonesian Army has sacrificed himself for the nation and the state "So, the choice of location, for example, in Magelang City. Magelang is a symbol of struggle if we go back historically," Dedek told the media on Friday He added that the Military Way was one of the aspects that led the Gerindra chairman to become president He mentioned that Prabowo wanted to instill in the ministers a sense of sacrifice for the nation and the state "Because the members of this cabinet will have extraordinary authority in the future," Dedek said During the gala dinner with his ministers at Akmil on Friday night Prabowo also mentioned the reasons why the site of the Indonesian Military's training facility in Bukit Tidar was chosen as the venue for the retreat Bukit Tidar is the navel of the island of Java This is where the knights were born and grew up "Magelang is a center of resistance against colonialism it has been known for the fighting spirit of Prince Diponegoro The event at Mount Tidar brings an aura of tradition of courage Hendrik Khoirul Muhid and Daniel Fajri contributed to this article Editor's Choice: Prabowo Emphasizes Zero Tolerance for Corruption at Cabinet Retreat Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News Daniel A. Fajri TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - President Prabowo Subianto will train his ministers and deputy ministers at the “Red and White Cabinet Retreat” on Friday Several materials are prepared for this occasion "President Prabowo is scheduled to open the Red and White Caibent Retreat,” said Deputy of Protocol and Media Bureau at the Presidential Secretariat Prabowo arrived at the Military Academy on Thursday night welcomed by the distinctive marching band of the cadets arrived earlier on Thursday afternoon along with Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka.  Some of them greeted surrounding residents at the military academy complex.  Some of the cabinet members present at the retreat are the Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Budi Gunawan; the Coordinating Minister for Legal and Corrections Yusril Ihza Mahendra; the Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto; and the Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Cultural Affairs Pratikno; the Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono; the President's Special Envoy for Youth and Art Workers Development Raffi Ahmad; and Head of the Poverty Alleviation Acceleration Agency Budiman Sudjatmiko There was no official agenda for the cabinet members on Thursday night as Prabowo’s boot camp will start today Minister of Communications and Digitals Meutya Hafid told Tempo that the ministers only registered for the event and distributed tents upon arrival “We were also introduced to the environment and rested,” she said in a brief message on Thursday Head of the Presidential Communication Office Hasan Nasbi said the ministers camped at Borobudur Country Club and special presidential staff will be trained on state and government affairs including a crucial lesson on corruption prevention the retreat attendees will have time to get to know each other and build relationships," said Hasan in a written statement on Thursday asked all cabinet members to unite and form a super team for the government.  Editor’s Choice: Prabowo Reveals Why Training Cabinet Members at Magelang Military Academy TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Friday Here are the highlights: Prabowo: SBY and Jokowi's Presence at Magelang Retreat Shows Leadership Continuity; Luhut Predicts 100,000 New Jobs in Textile and Footwear Industries; Pertamina Corruption: Workers to Stage Protest at AGO Tomorrow The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today: Prabowo: SBY and Jokowi's Presence at Magelang Retreat Shows Leadership Continuity TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - President Prabowo Subianto stated that the presence of the sixth President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) and the seventh President Jokowi at the regional heads' retreat shows the continuity of national leadership Click here to read more Luhut Predicts 100,000 New Jobs in Textile and Footwear Industries TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Chairperson of the National Economic Council (DEN) Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan announced a promising prediction that 100,000 jobs are expected to be created in the textile and footwear industries This opportunity emerged after a global apparel company expressed interest in tripling its orders from Indonesia over the next three years Luhut did not disclose the specific name of the apparel company planning to increase its product purchases from Indonesia. However, he stated that this offer emerged during meetings with global representatives from companies like Adidas and Nike alongside the Indonesian Footwear Association Click here to read more Pertamina Corruption: Workers to Stage Protest at AGO Tomorrow TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian Trade Union Confederation (KSPI) president, Said Iqbal, said workers are planning to stage a protest in Jakarta tomorrow to express disappointment over the Pertamina corruption case Workers also plan to demand resolution on mass layoffs in the country “Workers threaten to stage a massive rally in response to the Pertamina Patra Niaga corruption and the threat of layoffs in the real sector," said Iqbal in a written statement approximately 500 workers will stage a protest at the Attorney General's Office," he added Click here to read more Hasan Nasbi expressed hope for improved communication moving forward particularly as Prasetyo and Teddy assured him of their support Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said that there will be 100 People's Schools established in the near future Agriculture Minister Amran Sulaiman revealed that President Prabowo Subianto has ordered the construction of emergency warehouses to store rice food issues are related to national security Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto opens the possibility of meeting with the Retired Military Forum urging for the impeachment of Gibran Prabowo suspects that the food poisoning cases from the free nutritious meal program were caused by students not using spoons when eating the provided snacks he suspects that the children did not wash their hands properly Presiden Prabowo Subianto expressed support for the removal of the outsourcing system as demanded by laborers stating that it is not in favor of workers' welfare President Prabowo says Bill Gates is set to visit Indonesia to offer support for the implementation of the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program Prabowo Subianto has refuted claims that he is being controlled by former President Jokowi Prabowo calculated that the success rate of the nutritious meal program stands at 99.99% while the food poisoning rate is approximately 0.005% © 2021 TEMPO - Hak Cipta Dilindungi Hukum The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle or PDI-P recently said that its matriarch Megawati Soekarnoputri “never forbid” her cadres to join the ongoing military retreat for the freshly sworn in regional leaders The Prabowo government has gathered the newly minted regional elected leaders for a week-long retreat at the Magelang Military Academy This bootcamp aims to brief the leaders to make sure that they are in tune with the central government had instructed her cadres to postpone their trip to the bootcamp Her instruction led to speculations that Prabowo and Megawati are not exactly on good terms PDI-P’s spokesman Ahmad Basarah told reporters on Tuesday evening that the two party leaders were “getting along just fine to this day” “And I would like to emphasize that Mrs namely those who got elected as regional leaders from the retreat,” Basarah said in Jakarta Megawati has told those who had not headed to Magelang to focus on their job as governors or regents Megawati has also instructed her cadres who are already in Magelang to follow the retreat until it ends this Friday Their deputy leaders may also follow them later this week “PDI-P’s stance on the retreat reflects our position … that PDI-P feels like it does not have any issue with President Prabowo Subianto,” Basarah said PDI-P politician and Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung had already been in the Magelang bootcamp since Monday Pramono said that he had spoken with Megawati regarding his attendance even saying that he had already made some thorough calculations before making the decision The metropolis Jakarta is Indonesia’s capital making its gubernatorial leadership the most sought-after in the regional election.  Prabowo’s party Gerindra alongside a large coalition of parties had nominated Former West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil as their candidate in the recent Jakarta gubernatorial election was also not part of Prabowo’s alliance in the February 2024 presidential race that saw the latter securing a landslide victory The party had picked Ex-Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo to run for president Members of the Red and White Cabinet were flown on Thursday to the military academy complex in Magelang for a retreat with President Prabowo Subianto The president used a brand-new Hercules C-130J military transport plane to carry over 100 ministers and heads of state agencies to the Adi Sucipto Air Force Base in Yogyakarta they continued the journey to Magelang by bus it was their first time flying on a military aircraft according to presidential spokesman Hasan Nasbi They departed from Halim Perdanakusuma Airport in East Jakarta at 1:40 p.m “It was a completely new experience for the ministers The three-day retreat is aimed at strengthening coordination among cabinet members and fostering closer relationships President Prabowo has expressed his desire for the cabinet to operate like a "super total football team," Hasan noted organizers have set up 120 tents on the slopes of Mount Tidar a well-known training area for military cadets including the Mount Tidar Botanical Garden will remain closed to the public until Sunday Prabowo’s cabinet consists of 48 ministers Hammam Izzuddin by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) President Prabowo simultaneously inaugurated hundreds of regional heads from all over Indonesia yesterday He has planned a week of retreat for the newly elected leaders Megawati's directive is contained in a letter numbered 7294/IN/DPP/II/2025 dated Thursday PDIP spokesperson Guntur Romli confirmed the letter’s existence but stopped short of providing further details “Please quote the letter as is without adding additional information,” he told Tempo on Thursday night Guntur also said he was unaware of a meeting at Megawati's 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Yogyakarta memilih bertahan di kantor DPD PDIP DIY serta di hotel tempat mereka menginap Keputusan ini diambil karena mereka belum mendapatkan izin untuk melanjutkan perjalanan ke Magelang kepala daerah PDIP lainnya akan mengambil langkah serupa dengan menunggu arahan resmi sebelum memutuskan melanjutkan perjalanan mengikuti retret kepala daerah di Akmil Magelang Simak berita dan artikel lainnya di Google News Ikuti yang terbaru di WhatsApp Channel Beritasatu Kecelakaan Bus Miliknya Bikin Tewas 12 Orang Mi Instan hingga Kecimpring Jadi Bekal Jemaah Haji Asal Banten 30.000 Sarjana SPPI Siap Kawal Program Makan Bergizi Gratis Magis Tari Kecak Bali Kini Bisa Dinikmati di TMII Jakarta Lonjakan Harga Dorong Tren Investasi Emas Melalui Aplikasi Serangan Tarif Trump dan Erosi Tata Kelola Perdagangan Global Tarif Trump Seret Ekonomi AS ke Jurang Stagflasi Jamal Abdun Nashr TEMPO.CO, Magelang - Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Bima Arya Sugiarto stated that the retreat for regional leaders at the Magelang Military Academy from February 21 to 28 "The budget is fully funded by the Ministry of Home Affairs' State Budget to enhance the leadership capacity of regional leaders," said Bima Arya at the Magelang Academy He claimed that regional governments were initially expected to cover the costs He also asserted that the budget for this retreat is more efficient than previous iterations largely due to its reduced duration of seven days about a month in Lemhanas and two weeks at the Ministry of Home Affairs," he explained He further pointed out that past retreats often involved hotel accommodations for participants which significantly increased expenses. This retreat this retreat for regional leaders will also have long-term impacts on the budget effectiveness of the regional governments Participants will receive training on budget management during the retreat The Ministry of Home Affairs is conducting this retreat to strengthen synergy between the central and regional governments and to provide a deeper understanding of the duties and responsibilities of regional leaders Bima Arya further reported that 450 out of 503 regional heads attended the retreat 47 regional heads were absent without explanation and 6 took sick leave or leave for family needs Bima Arya revealed that the retreat will feature speakers from diverse backgrounds including all ministers in the Indonesia Onward Cabinet and educators from the National Resilience Institute (Lemhannas) There is also a possibility that several former presidents will provide materials President Prabowo Subianto had previously asked the sixth President of Indonesia, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), to deliver materials at the retreat during their meeting in Hambalang, Bogor, on February 14, 2025. 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| P: +62(274)588688 | F: +62(274)565223 | WA: +628112869988 Novali Panji Nugroho TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has signaled that regular retreats will be held for his cabinet Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin has revealed “President Prabowo indicated that retreat activities like this are not only carried out for now but also regularly,” Sjafrie said in a written statement on Monday these periodic briefing activities serve as a checkpoint for the performance of cabinet members and ensure the implementation of the government's strategic steps “Including the TNI (Indonesian Military) Commander He explained that the cabinet retreat is also aimed at ensuring law enforcement an issue repeatedly emphasized by the president cabinet members can inspire a positive work environment within their respective ministries and institutions Prabowo concluded the Merah Putih Cabinet Retreat at the Military Academy (Akmil) in Magelang was concluded with guidance from the president The cabinet retreat in Magelang was held in a closed-door session Prabowo opened the training by providing direction in the green open space of Akmil Magelang In a written statement from his media team on Friday Prabowo clarified that the Cabinet Retreat agenda at Akmil Magelang was not military in nature He simply wanted to train and guide all ministers and deputy ministers Prabowo emphasized that the retreat adheres to "The Military Way," a common approach in government “The military way is the core of all companies I really request that you be loyal not to Prabowo but to the nation and the Republic of Indonesia,” the president said Fajri contributed to the writing of this article Editor's Choice: Prabowo Closes Red and White Cabinet Retreat at Magelang Military Academy, Here are His Messages TEMPO.CO, Magelang - Chairperson of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) Central Board, Puan Maharani commented on the absence of nine regional heads from Bali at the retreat at the Magelang Military Academy from February 21 to 28 their absence was not due to an order from the Chairperson of the PDIP Central Board "There was no order," she said upon her arrival at the regional heads' retreat location in Magelang The Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR) affirmed that the PDIP regional head members will participate in the next round of the retreat A total of 47 PDIP regional heads postponed their arrival on the first day of the retreat on February 21 They subsequently arrived in stages on February 23 and 24 nine regional heads from Bali had not yet arrived through a letter number 7294/IN/DPP/II/2025 regarding the daily instruction from the chairwoman instructed its members holding regional head positions to postpone their trip to the retreat at the Magelang Military Academy In the letter signed by Megawati Soekarnoputri the instruction was related to the legal case involving a PDIP cadre at the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Editor’s Choice: PDIP: Megawati and Prabowo's Relationship Remains Good After Retreat Postponement Instruction First Balinese Hindu Temple in Netherlands Officially Inaugurated PLN Suggests Temporary Factor Behind Bali Blackout Bali's Semarapura Festival Expected to Draw 20,000 Tourists House Speaker Calls for Free Nutritious Meal Evaluation Following Drawbacks Balinese Hindu Temple to Open in the Netherlands 10 Best Places to Visit in Southeast Asia for Adventure Seekers Trip.Best 2025: Bali and Jakarta Among World's Top Destinations American Deported for Causing Chaos at Bali Clinic President Prabowo Subianto is planning to send elected regional heads on a retreat -- similar to what his ministers went on at the start of their term Just a few days after Prabowo announced his Merah Putih (‘Red and White’) cabinet back in October the retired army general sent his ministers on a military-style retreat at the Military Academy in Magelang The archipelagic Indonesia has just declared the regional election winners Jakarta Governor-Elect Pramono Anung and his ticket mate Rano Karno will officially take their oath of office on Feb the inauguration of some regional election winners have to be postponed to March amidst disputes against the results According to Gerindra Party’s senior official Sufmi Dasco Ahmad Prabowo wants to brief all regional leaders to make sure that they share the same vision with the central government But the idea [behind this retreat] is to make sure that the regional head-elects share the same vision So they can carry out the central government’s programs evenly across the archipelago for the sake of the people in the regions,” Dasco said in Jakarta on Tuesday “Instilling that sense of unity is important The elected regional leaders come from different political parties,” Dasco said Chief Legal Affairs Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra had previously dropped hints of the retreat for the regional leaders President wants to gather all regional leaders just like what he did with the ministers in Magelang,” Yusril said in Jakarta last week Yusril said that he still had no idea about where and when the retreat would take place Several newly elected mayors and regents from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) gathered in Yogyakarta on Friday opting to skip a presidential retreat in nearby Magelang Their decision followed a directive from PDI-P Chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri issued shortly after the arrest of the party’s secretary-general was intended for hundreds of newly elected governors and regents at the Military Academy in Magelang with little time between Megawati’s instruction and the retreat’s commencement several PDI-P leaders who were already en route had to make last-minute changes confirmed that he and several colleagues had chosen to remain in Yogyakarta while awaiting further instructions from the party’s central leadership “We are staying in Yogyakarta while the central committee continues its discussions,” Hasto Wardoyo stated Bekasi Mayor Tri Adhianto canceled his trip to Magelang in compliance with Megawati’s directive a prominent PDI-P executive recently elected as the regent of Central Tapanuli also announced his decision to postpone his journey “I am delaying my trip to Magelang until further notice from Megawati Soekarnoputri,” Masinton said in Jakarta Bali Governor Wayan Koster arrived at Yogyakarta International Airport on Friday but did not clarify whether he would proceed to Magelang or adhere to the party's directive explicitly instructed PDI-P’s elected regional leaders to refrain from attending the presidential retreat “All regional leaders and their deputies are instructed to postpone their trips to the retreat in Magelang Those already en route must halt their journey and await further instructions,” the circular read the directive urged PDI-P officials to remain on standby and keep their communication devices active for further updates from the party’s leadership Newly-installed Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has led a group of other elected local leaders affiliated with the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) to finally join the retreat program in Magelang PDI-P Chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri has urged those local leaders to call off the retreat which was initiated by President Prabowo Subianto after the party's secretary-general was arrested on graft charges Pramono was accompanied by Yogyakarta Mayor Hasto Wardoyo as he led 17 other PDI-P-affiliated local leaders to the venue at the military academy Pramono said on Monday the decision to join hundreds of other elected governors and regents in the retreat program was taken after consultation with Megawati "As to why our participation came so late I consulted with Megawati and other members of the party's central committee to take this decision," Pramono said "I keep communicating with the home affairs minister Pramono and his fellow party executives already arrived in Magelang and the nearby city of Yogyakarta on Thursday to join the opening of the retreat program the following day but Megawati instructed them to hold off after the arrest of Hasto Kristiyanto The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) formally detained PDI-P Secretary-General Hasto Kristiyanto charging him with bribing an election official and obstructing justice “All regional leaders and deputies are instructed to postpone their trips to the retreat in Magelang Those already en route must halt their journey and await further instructions,” read the circular signed by Megawati The directive also instructs PDI-P’s elected officials to remain on standby and keep their communication devices active Megawati’s move could signal PDI-P’s long-anticipated shift to becoming the sole opposition party particularly as Prabowo continues to secure backing from other major political parties which ruled Indonesia under Joko "Jokowi" Widodo’s administration suffered a major electoral setback in 2024 PDI-P’s once-close relationship with Jokowi deteriorated after his son PDI-P has accused Jokowi of manipulating the electoral system pointing to the Constitutional Court’s last-minute decision to amend the minimum age requirement for presidential and vice-presidential candidates Despite remaining the largest party in the House of Representatives PDI-P’s representation has dropped from 21 percent to around 16 percent Both Megawati and Prabowo had initially signaled willingness to cooperate but tensions escalated after Hasto was named a corruption suspect in December 2024 who has served as PDI-P’s secretary-general for over a decade His arrest has fueled accusations from PDI-P that the case is politically motivated with the party claiming he was targeted for his criticisms of Jokowi’s role in the last election Jakarta. The Home Affairs Ministry conducted health checkups for 944 regional heads and deputies from Feb The results showed that 30 percent of the officials have high cholesterol levels "We paid special attention to those with a history of surgery in the last six months including heart surgeries and other procedures," said Deputy Home Affairs Minister Bima Arya during a press conference on Monday 17 regional heads and deputies have not yet undergone their medical checkups and the ministry is awaiting their reports These officials will complete their health checkups during the regional heads retreat in Magelang "We are closely monitoring the situation; around 30 percent of the officials have cholesterol levels above 200 with some also having slightly elevated uric acid and blood sugar levels," Bima Arya said regional leaders will attend a guidance session at the National Monument (Monas) in Jakarta the government is organizing a seven-day military-style retreat for newly-elected regional heads at the Magelang Military Academy similar to a retreat for ministers held in October Defense Minister Prabowo emphasized aligning his cabinet members with his vision and fostering teamwork A total of 505 regional heads will attend the retreat from February 21-28 just one day after their swear-in ceremony on February 20 Those involved in ongoing regional election disputes will be unable to participate TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Bima Arya Sugiarto, has announced that the second stage of the regional head retreat will be held shortly after the 2025 Eid al-Fitr holiday the government has yet to determine the precise date for this event “As soon as possible after Eid,” Bima said when met at a housewarming event hosted by the Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) at the Widya Chandra Complex in Jakarta on Wednesday Bima indicated that the second stage of the retreat could take place at the Military Academy in Magelang or another suitable location He explained that the venue will be chosen based on the number of participants which is expected to be smaller than the first stage The former Mayor of Bogor also raised the possibility of holding a third stage of the regional head retreat as rerun elections in several regions are still pending We will first finish what is already certain,” he said Bima explained that the primary objective of the retreat is to provide regional leaders with comprehensive knowledge of central government programs This aims to synchronize and foster synergy between the central and regional governments in implementing these programs He also affirmed that the Ministry of Home Affairs has allocated sufficient budget for the implementation of the second and third stages of the regional head retreat the Ministry of Home Affairs still has the budget for it,” he stated Editor's Choice: Government Poised to Sign Controversial TNI Law The Vesak 2025 celebration at Borobudur Temple will run from 4 to 12 May highlighted by the release of 2,569 lanterns Megawati's relationship with Prabowo is an issue for the elite The drama has nothing to do with public interest Activists against corruption believe there is a conflict of interest in the appointment of PT Lembah Tidar to organize the regional government head retreat Puan Maharani affirmed that regional heads President Prabowo is scheduled to provide leadership orientation training to local government heads Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is scheduled to deliver material for the regional head retreat at the Magelang Military Academy today The regional head retreat will be concluded on Friday Participants have been equipped with various materials from ministries and institutions Ahmad Basarah stated that the relationship between the Chairperson of PDIP Megawati Soekarnoputri and President Prabowo remains good Bima Arya asserted that the budget for this regional head retreat is more efficient than previous iterations TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - President Prabowo Subianto is reportedly funding the Merah Putih Cabinet retreat at the Military Academy (Akmil) in Magelang This information was confirmed by Gerindra Party chair Sufmi Dasco Ahmad he financed it himself,” Dasco said on Monday Dasco explained that there is no prohibition against the head of state using personal funds for training activities “It's not wrong to use personal funds occasionally,” he said Indonesian Migrant Worker Protection Minister Abdul Kadir Karding corroborated Dasco's statement confirming that Prabowo personally funded the cabinet members' training “Pak Prabowo funded it himself,” said Karding The Presidential Palace has yet to respond to requests for confirmation from Tempo The Prabowo Cabinet retreat in Magelang was held in a closed-door session The training took place from October 24 to 27 Prabowo opened the training by providing directions in the green open space at Akmil Magelang Editor's Choice: Prabowo Signals Regular Cabinet Retreats, Reveals Defense Minister the General Secretary of the Gerindra Party Muzani stated that even though some regional leaders of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle did not participate in the retreat Muzani firmly stated that the relationship between Ms Megawati Soekarnoputri and President Prabowo Subianto remains good," Basarah said in a press conference at the PDIP Headquarters the PDIP's stance on the regional leaders' retreat does not indicate any issues with President Prabowo Subianto He reiterated that Megawati's attitude towards Prabowo remains consistent with the good relationship that they have "It serves as the basis for both of them to continue communicating with each other," he said he stated that the party has never prohibited regional leaders from participating in the retreat at the Military Academy in Magelang Chairperson Megawati Soekarnoputri only instructed her cadres to postpone their departure the Chairperson never mentioned that all of the elected cadres as Regional Heads in the 2024 Regional Elections should participate in the retreat held by the government," Basarah said Megawati's instruction is outlined in Letter Number 7294/IN/DPP/II/2025 dated Thursday Regional heads and deputy regional heads to postpone their travel to participate in the retreat in Magelang on February 21-28 If they are already on their way to Magelang they should stop and wait for further instructions from the Chairperson To remain in active communication and be on standby for a commander's call Megawati has asked regional leaders who have not gone to Magelang to remain in their respective regions so that they can directly serve the people Megawati wants her cadres who are elected as regional leaders to prioritize real work for the people by directly serving them in their respective regions "Megawati Soekarnoputri believes that leaders who directly engage and meet with the people ('turun ke bawah' or 'down to the ground') are effective in absorbing and directly hearing the aspirations and needs of the people," he said based on Circular Letter of the Minister of Home Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia Number 200.5/628/SJ there will be a second wave of regional leaders' retreat PDIP regional leaders who are not present now can participate in the next implementation At present, almost all PDIP regional leaders have joined the regional leaders' retreat such as the Governor of Jakarta Pramono Anung Regent of Tapanuli Tengah Masinton Pasaribu The Ministry of Home Affairs recorded 97 regional leaders from PDIP Editor’s Choice: Gerindra Says Prabowo's Relationship with Megawati Is Fine Amid PDIP Chief Detention TEMPO.CO, Magelang - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is scheduled to deliver material for the regional head retreat at the Magelang Military Academy  today The sixth president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) is also planned to attend on the seventh day Based on the schedule released by the committee SBY will deliver material from 14:00 to 15:30 local time Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian will act as moderator Then Prabowo will lead the twilight parade from 17:00 to 18:15 local time Continued with a farewell dinner at Rukan Husen from 19:30 to 21:00 local time Retreat participants are asked to wear reserve component uniforms during dinner Prabowo will be at the regional head retreat location for the last two days President Prabowo will accompany our activities," said Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Bima Arya Sugiarto Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka had attended the retreat He arrived at the Military Academy (Akmil) at 09:30 local time Journalists were prohibited from entering the retreat area when Gibran was delivering his material Gibran advised regional heads not to miss the instructions that Prabowo would deliver He left the Akmil complex at 10:45 local time Editor’s Choice: AGO Warning at Regional Heads' Retreat: Corruption Won't Be Tolerated The ministers of President Prabowo Subianto's Red and White Cabinet have departed for a briefing at the Military Academy (Akmil) in Magelang the ministers traveled aboard the Air Force's C-130J Super Hercules A-1340 military aircraft instead of a chartered flight President Prabowo took off on the presidential aircraft while Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka departed on a separate plane ministers and vice ministers began arriving at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base in Jakarta around 11:00 a.m the vice ministers flew out on the Air Force's Boeing A-7306 All cabinet ministers and vice ministers wore matching uniforms consisting of white shirts the cabinet members will not stay in hotels but will sleep in tents prepared at the Akmil compound as they begin their briefing activities President Prabowo plans to gather all 109 ministers and heads of state agencies in Magelang for a four-day retreat starting Thursday He hopes this training will instill a spirit of courage and heroism among the cabinet ministers The briefing also aims to strengthen the unity between Prabowo and his team for the next five years of governance A total of 4,138 personnel from the Indonesian military (TNI) and police have been deployed to ensure the security of the ministerial retreat President Prabowo Subianto officially opened the Red and White Cabinet Retreat at the Indonesian Military Academy in Magelang designed to provide training and guidance to the entire cabinet Prabowo emphasized that his approach is not to impose a militaristic mindset but rather to inspire discipline and loyalty among his ministers “The Red and White Cabinet Retreat is an essential agenda to align the discipline and loyalty of the cabinet towards the nation,” Prabowo said explaining that this initiative embodies “The Military Way,” a method often applied in both governments and corporations “I am not here to make you militaristic; that’s a misconception Many governments and corporations have adopted The Military Way The core values are discipline and loyalty—not to me but to the Indonesian nation and people,” he said on Friday Prabowo outlined key expectations for the ministers urging each ministry and agency to focus on eradicating poverty implementing the Free Nutritious Meals Program and achieving self-sufficiency in food and energy production “I have taken an oath to defend our nation and remain loyal to our people as we all must,” Prabowo said firmly and deputy ministers joining in a photo session and a rallying cheer of “Red and White!” as the cabinet The cabinet retreat in Magelang is set to run from Oct. 25 to 27 with 120 tents prepared to accommodate the 109 cabinet members ministers have received training in drill formations along with sessions on anti-corruption TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - President Prabowo Subianto said the government will lower airfares ahead of Eid al-Fitr and the sacred day of Nyepi which fall at the tail-end of March this year “The government is preparing a two-week reduction of airfares,” said Prabowo at the Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base in Jakarta on Friday The Indonesian government will also lower the fees on a number of main toll roads Prabowo also said he has asked the Minister of Transportation Dudy Purwagandhi; the Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Erick Thohir; the Minister of Public Works Dody Hanggodo; and all ministers to ensure safe and smooth public services ahead of the homecoming season the expert staff of Minister of Public Works Triono Junoasmono said a 20 percent discount would apply to 17 toll road sections across Java and Sumatra The discounts will be implemented on Monday-Tuesday, March 24-25, on 17 toll road sections, and on an additional five Jasa Marga-operated toll roads on the following March 26-27 Toll roads in Java offering discounts include: Toll roads in Sumatra offering discounts include: Editor’s Choice: Supreme Court Raises Ex-Pertamina Chief's Sentence to 13 Years President Prabowo Subianto led the evening parade and national flag-lowering ceremony at the Indonesian Military Academy (Akmil) in Magelang riding in a tactical vehicle known as Maung as the first day of the Red and White Cabinet ministerial retreat concluded “Prabowo firmly encourages his ministers to resign from the cabinet if they lack integrity,” Deputy Minister of Manpower Immanuel Ebenezer told reporters “If the ministers and their deputies disagree with what he says Immanuel underscored Prabowo's commitment to serving the nation urging ministers to share a similar vision He likened integrity to preventing a “rotten fish” from the head emphasizing the need for strong character among leaders Prabowo is adamant about this; one of the key topics for the Cabinet is corruption prevention,” he added The ceremony began with a salute to President Prabowo amid heavy rain Commander Aldrian Ahmad Effendi presented an official report before Prabowo inspected the troops from the Maung accompanied by TNI Commander General Agus Subiyanto National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo Vice President Gibran Rakabuming occupied the second Maung with three TNI Chiefs of Staff while Chief Security Affairs Minister Budi Gunawan and other ministers rode in the third Maung The fourth Maung included Chief Economic Affairs Minister Airlangga Hartarto and other key officials Prabowo led a moment of silence before the solemn lowering of the Red and White flag he returned to the podium to enjoy a performance by the Lokananta marching band including members of the Red and White Cabinet The ceremony was part of the Red and White Cabinet retreat agenda which includes training and guidance for all Cabinet members at Akmil.  Prabowo clarified that his approach is not to impose a militaristic mindset but to inspire discipline and loyalty among his ministers “The Red and White Cabinet Retreat is essential for aligning the discipline and loyalty of the cabinet toward the nation,” Prabowo stated explaining that this initiative embodies “The Military Way,” a method applied in both governments and corporations but to the Indonesian nation and people,” he said The cabinet retreat in Magelang is set to run from October 25 to 27 with 120 tents prepared to accommodate 109 cabinet members the ministers have received training in drill formations he government of President Prabowo Subianto will host a week-long mountain glamping retreat for hundreds of regional leaders this week sparking criticism as the President imposes widespread budget cuts governors and regents will be taken to a military-style academy in the Central Java city of Magelang where the recently inaugurated president's cabinet stayed in luxury tents in October The 73-year-old former general has pledged to drill and unite the country's top politicians choosing the mountains of Central Java for that mission The camping trip for 503 politicians will take place between February 21 and February 28 presidential spokesman Hariqo Wibawa Satria told AFP confirming Prabowo would attend in some capacity The regional heads will be trained on good governance improvement of public services and "chemistry building" But the gathering -- costing Rp 13.2 billion ($808,000) from the home ministry budget -- has prompted outrage online and criticism from NGOs A cheaper version of camping should be doable," a user posted on social media site X The criticism comes as Prabowo slashes budgets across the government after ordering cuts of Rp 306.7 trillion (around $19 billion) last month Another user said the government was trying to implement "budget efficiency but is busy wasting money holding a retreat" Transparency International Indonesia in a statement called Prabowo's cuts "counterproductive and insensitive" to the needs of society particularly "the massive burden of the state budget for providing training to regional heads" saying the training used to take one-and-a-half months hosted by two different institutions so the shortened retreat was in line with Jakarta's cost-cutting drive "The budget saving must be carried out but the regional heads' retreat also should be carried out Both can be carried out simultaneously," he said.  Images released from Prabowo's cabinet retreat after his inauguration in October showed him and his ministers dressed in camouflage military gear Rights advocates have raised concerns that Prabowo and key allies like Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin could strengthen the role of the military in the secular democracy of around 280 million Jakarta. Migrant Worker Protection Minister Abdul Kadir Karding recently revealed that President Prabowo Subianto entirely paid for the military-style cabinet retreat in Magelang using his own money Prabowo recently sent all members of his Merah Putih (‘Red and White’) cabinet for some briefing and military training on Oct 24-27 in an attempt to build better teamwork All cabinet members even had to dress in military uniforms -- just like an actual soldier Prabowo used his personal funds to have his cabinet members on the retreat The statement also dispelled rumors that the government had spent the state money to fund the event Prabowo [paid for the retreat] using his own money,” Karding told reporters on Sunday The retreat took place at the Magelang military academy and was only a few days after the ministers took office It was also not without reason for Prabowo to pick the academy Prabowo even had his cabinet members climb up the hill on the last day Prabowo said that Tidar Valley held a historical value for Indonesians The place witnessed Indonesia’s struggle against colonialism The former army general also called Tidar Valley as the “center of Indonesian chivalry” “Almost all cadets and alumni of the military academy either voluntarily or because of punishment This is the center of true chivalry," Prabowo said.  Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) Chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri on Thursday ordered all elected governors and regents from her party to withdraw from President Prabowo Subianto’s retreat program just hours after the arrest of her close aide Her directive came just a day after elected local leaders were scheduled to attend the brainstorming retreat at the Military Academy in Magelang alongside the president and other key figures the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) formally detained PDI-P Secretary-General Hasto Kristiyanto saying they have strong evidence implicating Hasto in bribing a senior election official to secure a parliamentary seat for fellow PDI-P executive Harun Masiku the KPK formally determined that Hasto played a central role in the bribery scheme he was officially named a corruption suspect A South Jakarta judge recently rejected his legal challenge against the investigation The scandal dates back to the 2019 elections when PDI-P sought to secure a vacant parliamentary seat left open by the death of an elected legislator Indonesia’s election law states that the seat should go to the second-highest vote-getter from the same party in the electoral district was allegedly pushed for the position through bribery The KPK claims Hasto actively helped Harun evade arrest allegedly instructing him to destroy his cellphone and flee the country Hasto is also accused of witness tampering allegedly pressuring key witnesses to provide false testimony Harun gained national notoriety for allegedly bribing General Election Commission (KPU) Commissioner Wahyu Setiawan to bypass electoral rules and secure the House seat His prolonged absence has sparked public criticism of both the government and the KPK’s ability to arrest high-profile fugitives was convicted of corruption and sentenced to six years in prison in August 2020 President Prabowo Subianto led his Red and White Cabinet on a four-day retreat at the Military Academy (Akmil) in Magelang adopting a militaristic approach that was positively received by ministers primarily from civilian backgrounds the ministers were transported via Hercules military aircraft instead of chartered planes marking a first-time experience for many participants and heads of agencies directly under the president engaged in lively conversations and took group selfies to commemorate this memorable occasion the cabinet members camped in tents and wore military uniforms to military horns before participating in marching drills President Prabowo led a national flag-lowering ceremony riding in a tactical vehicle known as Maung as the first day of the retreat concluded on Friday Despite the pouring rain during the ceremony Prabowo emphasized that a leader must set a good example for their troops referencing the Javanese philosophy "Ing Ngarso Sung Tulodho," which means a leader should be at the forefront and lead by example "Our leadership principle is ing ngarso sung tulodo (to lead by example) That is our principle of leadership," he said this militaristic tradition provided a new experience expressed her enthusiasm and inspiration from participating in the retreat She explained that President Prabowo urged members of the Red and White Cabinet to continue fostering teamwork "I think exercising together and living together is very effective," the Tsinghua University professor added confident that the results of the retreat would benefit the future Meanwhile, Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar said that the retreat was beneficial for aligning visions and facilitating mission execution "I think this activity is very good for organizing our ranks and making it easier to achieve our mission," he remarked Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia admitted that the early morning wake-up rules at Akmil were a bit troublesome and outside of his usual routine "Waking up early was a bit challenging for me; I usually sleep at 2 a.m. and then sleep again until 7 a.m.," he explained He acknowledged that the strict wake-up time at Akmil does not allow for returning to sleep after early morning hours but recognized the benefits of a disciplined lifestyle "But it is good that life is disciplined; the responsibility to the state means that whether you sleep for one hour or two you must be ready when duty calls," he asserted Chief Infrastructure and Regional Development Minister Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) reminisced about his time at Akmil expressing a desire to carry military values into governance I am now entrusted with a role in the government and nationalism that I gained at the Military Academy will continue to guide me in all my service." The Red and White Cabinet retreat on Saturday will include three sessions focusing on topics such as palm oil biodiesel (B100) President Prabowo and the cabinet members are scheduled to attend an evening of camaraderie featuring collaborative dance performances by Akmil cadets from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m resident Prabowo Subianto and nearly all of his cabinet members arrived at a military academy located near Tidar Hill in Magelang on Thursday in an attempt to instill discipline in his large cabinet amid blunders made by some of his ministers The semi-military retreat is scheduled to officially begin on Friday but the President’s entourage departed from Jakarta on Thursday afternoon on a Hercules military transport aircraft and an Air Force Boeing 737 Over 100 members of the Red and White Cabinet will participate in outdoor exercises and various team-building activities designed to strengthen bonds among them while receiving sets of training gear like jackets pants and pairs of tactical boots upon arriving at the military academy site they are expected to sleep in tents throughout the duration of the event The cabinet members will also take courses in corruption prevention and Prabowo’s flagship policies The President himself will lead the retreat’s brainstorming and coordination sessions to ensure that all cabinet members share his vision for the next five years Read also: Prabowo demands loyalty from his cabinet A good team that can work together will make it easier for us to achieve the targets we set,” Prabowo said during the cabinet’s first plenary meeting on Wednesday at the State Palace in Jakarta President Prabowo Subianto is taking members of the newly established Red and White Cabinet to the Magelang military academy for a three-day exercise that he says will build the ministers’ teamwork and other key officials --  had military-style synchronized walking exercises on Friday morning the training will encourage them to work in sync all cabinet members need to work hard to march towards the same goal “[Members of the] government must not work in silos but they should work as a team,” Prabowo said The former army general added: “The Red and White Cabinet needs to realize that they are also competing with other countries.” Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni said that the marching exercises only had six drill commands which were commonly used at ministerial ceremonies All participants donned military uniforms during the exercises Prabowo is scheduled to brief the cabinet members Prabowo officially took over as Indonesia’s president over the weekend and inaugurated a cabinet comprising over 100 members The Magelang retreat will go on until Sunday HOME ARTICLES The Controversy of Indonesia’s Gus Miftah: A Public Backlash Screengrabs from a video of Gus Miftah (left) hurling insults at Mr Sunhaji (right) (Video from PCNU Kabupaten Magelang / Youtube) Haula Noor|Nur Syafiqah Mohd Taufek The swift fall from grace of an unconventional Islamic preacher in Indonesia holds object lessons for the rich and famous in the world’s most populous Muslim country The preacher’s failure to uphold Islam’s core values The incident raised more concerns about the credibility of some preachers and their ability to live by the values they preach his reputation has been tarnished — possibly irretrievably claimed that his comment against Sunhaji was part of a joke its swift efforts to distance itself from controversy Indonesians widely saw Miftah’s offensive remark toward Sunhaji as a glaring display of insensitivity to the struggles of Indonesia’s poor underclass The stark image of a politically and religiously privileged individual insulting a vulnerable person struggling to make ends meet struck a powerful chord in Indonesian society where widespread poverty and large income disparities are deeply sensitive challenges Miftah’s rudeness glaringly contradicted the fundamental tenets of Islam The incident not only raised serious questions about Miftah’s credibility and character as a preacher but also cast doubt on the suitability of his erstwhile appointment as the president’s envoy tasked with promoting tolerance and harmony It has sparked reflections in Indonesian society on what responsibilities religious and political leaders must have to embody the values they advocate It also highlights the potential risks of appointing charismatic but unconventional figures whose actions may undermine public trust in the very institutions they represent The swift fall from grace of Gus Miftah should send a clear message to other charismatic preachers and their patrons in Indonesia or elsewhere: populist styles of preaching can backfire if preachers become arrogant and disconnected from the very communities they aim to inspire and the religious values they wished to promote Haula Noor was a Visiting Fellow in the Regional Social and Cultural Studies Programme at the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute She is a lecturer at the Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) and a researcher at the Center for the Study of Islam and Society (PPIM) UIN Jakarta Nur Syafiqah Mohd Taufek is a Research Officer at the ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute Copyright © 2025 ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute Images of newly inducted Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto wearing jungle-green camouflage fatigues and leading cabinet members in drills has raised concern over whether he is reviving the military’s “dual function” role in government Just days after the former army special forces commander took office the president and similarly dressed members of Team Prabowo were seen marching in formation and pounding the parade ground with their combat boots during a three-day retreat at a military academy in Central Java The retreat was touted as a team-building exercise but took place amid plans to revise a law governing the nation’s armed forces Analysts said Prabowo’s decision to fly ministers on a C-130 Hercules aircraft have them stay in barracks and wear army uniforms hints at bringing the military back into a central role in government “The retreat symbolizes that Prabowo’s regime is prioritizing a militaristic mindset in governing,” Al Araf a military analyst and human rights advocate at Centra Initiative 20 with his past military record blemished by allegations that he had committed human rights abuses as an army commander A Prabowo spokesman said the retreat at The National Military Academy of Indonesia in Magelang was aimed solely at strengthening unity among ministers from diverse backgrounds “It’s about fostering connection and closeness,” Hasan Nasbi head of the Presidential Communications Office New Indonesian president’s mammoth cabinet may swell national budget 10 things to expect from Prabowo Subianto’s presidency in Indonesia Indonesian parliament expands presidential powers as analysts express concern A written statement from Prabowo’s communications team said cabinet members were asked to wake up at 4 a.m for sports activities and marching exercises followed by cabinet members shouting “enjoy the meals” before they ate and “thank you,” at the end “I don’t intend to make you all militaristic – that’s not the point It’s about the military way,” Prabowo said Al Araf linked Prabowo’s efforts to a planned revision of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) Law that could expand the military’s role in government A draft of the revision allows active-duty soldiers to hold positions in ministries or institutions needing their expertise enabling placements beyond those listed in the TNI Law Efforts by parliament to pass the revision failed under President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo “There has been no further progress on the TNI Law revision discussions,” Dave told BenarNews said assigning active military members to civilian positions could weaken the armed forces’ core role as the nation’s defender “Placing military personnel in civilian roles is highly counterproductive to TNI professionalism,” he said He said Prabowo’s appointment of his personal aide The analyst said he feared this signaled a revival of the military’s dual function Indonesia’s military and police played both military and civilian roles a concept known as the “dual function.” In 1998 Suharto stepped down after 32 years in power His fall ushered in a reform era in democracy and ended the dual function “Teddy’s appointment may be considered a legal violation or an exploitation of a loophole as it is not explicitly covered under the TNI Law,” Beni said he should resign or take early retirement.” Prabowo spokesman Hasan said Teddy did not need to leave the military to serve in the government “As per the latest presidential regulation the cabinet secretary is a second-echelon state civil apparatus position under the ministry of state secretary,” Hasan said it could be held by active military personnel coordinator of the human rights organization KontraS said the retreat signaled that Prabowo aims to normalize civilian-military practices in Indonesia despite his active-duty status with Kopassus the president’s old army’s special forces unit signals a move to reintroduce the military’s dual function “The term ‘military way’ used by Prabowo is just softening the language The real intention is a return to a militaristic approach,” he said He said KontraS expects militaristic practices in the administration will strengthen in the coming years because of the possible revision to the TNI law said Prabowo already applied a military approach within his Gerindra Party including the formation of a semi-military wing He argued that this approach might not succeed as the military relies on a top-down structure while civilian governments tend to be bottom-up Beni also expressed concern about a potential return to the military dual function where career officers could occupy civilian roles without a strong legal basis it could lead to authority abuse and instability in the government 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Iklan Visitors Still Ignore the Symbols of Buddhism at Borobudur Temple The three tiers of the stupa at Borobudur Temple should not be a place for visitors to visit and take photos Audio Berita This article has been translated using AI. See Original TEKS KOMPAS/ZAENAL EFENDIBorobudur temple MAGELANG, KOMPAS — Borobudur as a Buddhist temple has been designated as a religious tourism destination. However, the arrangement of visits and visitor behavior until now still often ignores the noble symbols of Buddhist teachings Anumahanayaka Sangha Agung Indonesia Bhante Nyanasila Thera said, this can be seen, among other things, at the level of the stupa at the top of the temple In this area there is a symbol of the Triratna On the three open floors available for visitors they often behave as they please by taking photos This is even often done by Buddhist followers it was also observed to be done by a number of monks "Through the visitors' behavior that does not respect this symbol the majesty of Borobudur Temple seems to have been eroded by the community's behavior including the Buddhist community themselves," he said when met after the Adi Puja Buddha Dharmayatra event at Catra Jinadhammo in Borobudur sub-district Also read: A New Way to Travel to Borobudur Temple President Jokowi descended from the structure of Borobudur Temple it should be that the three levels of the stupa are closed for visits Visitor behavior that is careless occurs because most people see the temple only as a Buddhist monument without properly understanding its teachings including the symbols that exist within the temple Bhante Nyanasila said that the zone 2 area of the temple is still open to public activities that are not suited to the concept of religious tourism itself when a group of Buddhist followers who planned to conduct a series of Dharmayatra Adi Puja Buddha activities at Bukit Jaten in the Borobudur Temple Tourism Complex ended up cancelling their use of the place The reason was because there was another activity happening in zone 2 at the same time The users of the activity played loud music The arbitrary behavior of visitors occurs because most people see the temple only as a Buddhist monument without properly understanding its teachings Borobudur Temple was established on May 26 To commemorate the exact 1,200 years of the temple's existence this year the Adi Puja Buddha Dharmayatra is being held for two days at Catra Jinadhammo certain classes are opened to provide understanding of the meaning of Mendut and Borobudur Temples to Buddhist followers Also read: Borobudur Temple Still Holds Many Mysteries One of the officials at the Borobudur Conservation Office prepares protectors to be installed on several stupas at Borobudur Temple a researcher who has been researching Borobudur Temple for more than 30 years said that until now there are still many misconceptions and misconceptions about Borobudur Temple One thing he said was wrong was the concept of tridhatu which was previously put forward by scholars from the Netherlands Stutterheim the tridhatu is not at all related to Borobudur Temple Another false information is about the origin of the name Borobudur Based on the presentation by Dutch philologist JG des Casparis many people then believed that the name originated from Bhumisambharabudhara from the correspondence that I had with Professor JG des Casparis he himself admitted that the conclusion he made about the origin of the name Borobudur was wrong," he said Also read: Installation of Catra at Borobudur Temple Needs to Pay Attention to Religious Aspects A lantern release event enlivened the Trisuci Waisak 2568 BE/2024 celebration at the Borobudur Temple complex Hudaya is still interested in researching various aspects related to Borobudur Temple the temple is an extraordinary building that should only be built with the help of high technology Each relief on the temple contains perfect and well-embedded Buddhist teachings without any known design plans or sketches is that the reliefs were only carved after all the stones were arranged as a temple.