Indonesia's Prabowo at risk of leading bloated cabinet after weak legislative vote

Defense minister signals big coalition, calling for 'collaboration' with rivals

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Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto speaks to reporters after his election campaign rally in Jakarta on Feb. 10. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)

ERWIDA MAULIA, Nikkei staff writer

JAKARTA -- Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto scored a commanding lead in Indonesia's presidential vote, but his party disappointed in the parliamentary election held the same day, raising the prospect of a bloated cabinet consisting of multiple parties that could render his administration ineffective, analysts say.

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