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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto sits before delivering a speech at the parliament in Jakarta on Aug. 15. © Reuters

ISMI DAMAYANTI and REZHA HADYAN

JAKARTA -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto outlined Friday his budget plans for next year, including a 7% increase in government spending and a 5.4% growth target, putting more emphasis on his key priorities, including free meals and defense.

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