Prabowo was sworn in as president on Oct 20, 2024.
The retired general won the election with a huge majority, but he is battling to restore the confidence of the public, business and investors, who have been worried by the economic impact of his ambitious, populist programmes.
His approval rating in surveys by Saiful Mujani Research and Consulting (SMRC) has fallen steadily since late last year. It reached its lowest level of 44.5 per cent this month, falling from 81.2 per cent in November last year.
Indonesia’s last major protest took place in August, when hundreds were detained.
Nationwide protests broke out in Indonesia after the police killing of a motorcycle taxi driver in 2025, with several people killed during the unrest.
