00:00 With almost 59% of the vote, Prabowo Subianto has won the Indonesian elections with a large
00:06 margin marking a decisive win for the ruling party.
00:10 Prabowo Subianto's formal confirmation as Indonesia's next president now marks a decisive
00:15 victory in February's election where he and his vice president running mate, Gibran Ramakobuming
00:21 Raka, secured a majority with 59% of the vote amounting to over 96 million votes.
00:27 Its announcement was made by General Election Commission Chair Hassim Ayseri on Wednesday,
00:33 culminated in Prabowo's victory amid a competitive electoral landscape.
00:39 Despite formidable opponents, Prabowo's victory signifies his ascent to power, succeeding
00:43 outgoing President Joko Widodo, popularly known as Jokowi.
00:48 With nearly 41 million votes, Aneez Baswedan and 27 million votes for Ganjar Pranowo, Prabowo's
00:54 triumph underscores his emergence as Indonesia's new leader following a transition period scheduled
01:00 for October.
01:01 Subianto's promise of a smooth transition and a commitment to continue the legacy of
01:05 the popular incumbent president resonates with voters, particularly the youth who he
01:10 engaged through social media platforms like TikTok.
01:13 The 72-year-old's election campaign, anchored on the continuation of Jokowi's policies,
01:18 garnered significant support, with unofficial vote count initially indicating a substantial
01:23 lead, emphasizing humility in victory.
01:27 Prabowo acknowledged the collective effort of all Indonesians advocating for inclusivity
01:32 in all his televised speeches.
01:34 However, amid the celebrations, controversies and concerns loom, Prabowo's rival Aneez
01:39 and Ganjar intend to challenge the election results, citing irregularities and alleged
01:44 fraud particularly concerning the distribution of social aid.
01:48 Despite their intentions, Prabowo's legal team remains confident of the legitimacy of
01:52 his victory given its substantial margin.
01:55 Prabowo's journey to the presidency hasn't been devoid of scrutiny, with past allegations
01:59 of human rights abuses casting shadows over his candidacy.
02:02 Nevertheless, his pledge to uphold Gibran's father's policies, coupled with Indonesia's
02:07 robust economic growth and ambitious infrastructure project, sets the stage for a new era under
02:13 his leadership.
02:14 Now, as Prabowo prepares to assume the office, Indonesia stands at a pivotal juncture poised
02:20 to witness the unfolding of his vision for the nation's future.
02:24 With promise of continuity and economic progress and social development, Prabowo's presidency
02:30 heralds a new chapter of transition and transformation for Indonesia, the fourth most populous country.
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