Prabowo Suspects Someone Is Paying Indonesian Children to Cause Unrest: Photos and Videos Spread Worldwide

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto stated that there are parties who continually seek to create unrest in Indonesia.

Prabowo said these parties simply pay children who don't understand what’s happening to cause chaos.

He made these remarks during the 28th anniversary celebration of PAN at JCC, Senayan, Jakarta, on Friday evening (18/9/2026).

“For decades they've spread false reports, thinking they can outdo the government of the Republic of Indonesia. Let's test our strength. I believe the people are behind me,” Prabowo said.

“They pay our children who have no clue to stir up trouble,” he added.

Prabowo explained that once the unrest occurs in Indonesia, the events are photographed and recorded to be disseminated worldwide.

He believes this documentation is intended to scare other countries away from investing in Indonesia.

“Chaos, photographed, filmed, and spread around the world, so people are afraid to invest in Indonesia. That’s all there is to it,” Prabowo said.

Nonetheless, Prabowo expressed gratitude for the excellent work of his ministers.

He was even surprised to find that many of his ministers are PAN cadres.

“I was surprised. So many wearing blue tonight. Let me put on my glasses first. Oh, so you’re from PAN? Hanif, wow, Nif. Wow, there are many of you. PAN sure knows how to maneuver,” Prabowo remarked.