"Indonesia's Presidential Race: Prabowo's Bloody Past and Social Media Battle"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
Prabowo Subianto, a former special forces commander with a controversial past, is running for president in Indonesia's upcoming election. Despite allegations of human rights abuses, his social media-savvy campaign has attracted young voters with a "cute" and "fun" image, including memes and TikTok videos. While promising stability and economic development, concerns remain about his past and potential governance style, with some fearing a return of his "old" volatile personality.