Prabowo Says He’s Growing More Confident: We Are Not Leaders Who Just Talk

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - President Prabowo Subianto said he feels increasingly confident appearing and attending various events after nearly two years serving as President of the Republic of Indonesia.

Prabowo explained that after almost two years in office, the administration he leads has delivered several tangible achievements for the nation and the Indonesian people.

“Now that I stand before the Indonesian people, I am more confident. Why am I confident? Because it hasn’t even been two years since I received the mandate from the people, not yet two years, just a few weeks short, right? I think less—less than a month until exactly two years. I am confident because we have proven that we are not just empty talk leaders!” Prabowo said during a speech at the 100th Anniversary Celebration of Pondok Modern Darussalam Gontor in Ponorogo, East Java, Saturday (9/19/2026).

According to Prabowo, these achievements were made possible with the support of outstanding ministers, generals, and governors in his administration.

“We have proven to the Indonesian nation that we have achieved real, tangible successes that are fortunate and beneficial for the nation and its people,” he said.

Prabowo even admitted to being surprised when he read a book prepared by his team detailing various government accomplishments.

He said the book was only brought to his attention and handed to him after it was completed.

From the book, Prabowo realized anew the many things the government has done for the Indonesian people.

“Honestly, suddenly they gave me that book. I read it and thought, ‘Oh yes, we have achieved so much.’ I myself didn’t really understand how much we have done for the Indonesian people,” he said.

Prabowo then explained that his administration is focused on swift action.

He stressed that the government must work quickly because the people’s needs cannot be delayed.

“Because our focus is work, work, work, work quickly; the hungry people cannot wait, the farmers who need fertilizer cannot wait,” Prabowo said.