Prabowo Jokes About Bahlil Holding Three Positions: Coordinating Minister, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, and Golkar Chairman

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - President Prabowo Subianto made a light-hearted remark while greeting Bahlil Lahadalia at the opening of the 114th Muhammadiyah Tanwir and Anniversary in Palu, Central Sulawesi, on Saturday (14/11/2026).

Prabowo noted that Bahlil holds three key positions: Coordinating Minister for Downstream and Energy Transition, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, and Chairman of the Golkar Party.

"The Coordinating Minister for Downstream and Energy Transition, who also serves as Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources," Prabowo said, as quoted from the Presidential Secretariat's YouTube broadcast on Saturday.

His statement was met with applause from the audience.

After a brief pause, Prabowo added with a smile that Bahlil also doubles as the Chairman of Golkar.

“And he doubles as the Chairman of Golkar, Mr. Bahlil Lahadalia,” Prabowo stated.

Bahlil, who was seated among the ministers, couldn’t help but laugh at Prabowo’s teasing.

This moment occurred as Prabowo introduced the Red and White Cabinet members present at the event.

Before mentioning Bahlil's name, Prabowo first greeted Coordinating Minister for Food Zulkifli Hasan and Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Sugiono.

When calling Zulkifli Hasan, Prabowo also jested by saying that the politician’s face looked somewhat Muhammadiyah.

"His face looks a bit Muhammadiyah too," Prabowo remarked.

Prabowo continued with the introductions, naming several other ministers, including State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi, Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian, and Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar.