Prabowo Subianto: From General to President

Prabowo Subianto, previously a controversial Indonesian general and defense minister, was inaugurated as Indonesia's eighth president. Backed by outgoing President Joko Widodo, he promises to continue Widodo's policies, including infrastructure expansion, and faces challenges in leading Southeast Asia's largest economy amid global tensions.

Prabowo Subianto has risen to become the eighth president of Indonesia, a milestone marking the ex-general's climb from a controversial military past to the highest political office in the country.

The 73-year-old, once accused of human rights abuses, was inaugurated on Sunday amid cheers and celebrations from thousands of supporters. Wearing a traditional blue Betawi cloth, Subianto stood in a sunroof car, waving to a crowd that chanted 'Good luck Prabowo-Gibran.'

His tenure begins backed by the endorsement of former rival and popular President Joko Widodo, led by campaign promises of policy continuity. Subianto's leadership will be crucial as Indonesia navigates its economic path and regional stability in a climate of global tensions.

(With inputs from agencies.)