Indonesia electionIndonesia's Prabowo at risk of leading bloated cabinet after weak legislative vote
Defense minister signals big coalition, calling for 'collaboration' with rivals
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
February 16, 2024 16:50 JST
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.