Prabowo Praises National Police Chief Suyudi: Impressive, Reassuring, and Calming

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - President Prabowo Subianto praised National Police Chief General Suyudi Ario Seto during the opening of the Muhammadiyah Tanwir and the 114th anniversary in Palu, Central Sulawesi, on Saturday (14/11/2026).

This moment occurred when Prabowo greeted several figures and officials present at the event, including the police chief.

"The coordinating ministers, the ministers, the new police chief," said Prabowo, as quoted from a YouTube broadcast by the Presidential Secretariat on Saturday.

His mention of Suyudi was met with applause, cheers, and laughter from the audience. Prabowo then smiled and paused briefly before continuing his remarks.

"Well, if it's not even two months, it's still new," Prabowo said, which again elicited laughter and applause.

After a moment of silence, Prabowo referred to Suyudi as an impressive, reassuring, and calming figure.

"The new police chief is impressive. And reassuring. And calming," Prabowo stated, receiving a warm round of applause and cheers from the attendees.

During the occasion, Prabowo also greeted Muhammadiyah Central Leadership Chairman Haedar Nashir, Secretary General of PP Muhammadiyah and current Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Abdul Mu'ti, as well as the 10th and 12th Vice President of Indonesia, Jusuf Kalla.

Prabowo further acknowledged the Chairman of the People's Consultative Assembly, Ahmad Muzani, along with several ministers from the Merah Putih Cabinet who were present.