Prabowo Praises Muhammadiyah: Operating 165 Campuses and Managing Rp 200 Trillion

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - President Prabowo Subianto praised the role of Muhammadiyah in the life of the nation and state for its significant contributions in the fields of education and health, as well as its capacity to manage large funds.

In his speech, Prabowo mentioned that Muhammadiyah operates 165 universities, 24 medical faculties, 130 hospitals, 8,000 schools ranging from elementary to high school, and 20,000 kindergartens.

“In this regard, I believe Muhammadiyah’s contributions are felt strongly. They have 165 universities, 24 medical faculties, 130 hospitals, 8,000 elementary, junior high, and high schools, 20,000 kindergartens, and hundreds of clinics everywhere. This is extraordinary,” Prabowo stated during the opening of the Tanwir and the 114th Anniversary of Muhammadiyah on Saturday (14/11/2026).

Additionally, Prabowo reported that Muhammadiyah manages funds totaling over Rp 200 trillion.

"And I received reports that the funds managed by Muhammadiyah are very large, truly amazing, if I’m not mistaken, more than Rp 200 trillion," Prabowo said.

According to Prabowo, the significant amount of funds managed by Muhammadiyah reflects the quality of leadership and organizational management.

"This indicates the quality of their leadership and also the management capability of this organization," Prabowo explained.

The head of state assessed that Muhammadiyah’s greatness is inseparable from the organization's earnestness in providing concrete service to the nation and society.

He stated that Muhammadiyah carries out its mission in the spirit of Islam, prioritizing tangible contributions that provide benefits.

"The greatness of Muhammadiyah stems from its earnest work in the fields it has chosen to serve the nation and the people of Indonesia," said Prabowo.

"Of course, in the spirit of Islam, but what is prioritized is the tangible work that is beneficial," he continued.

Prabowo is confident that Muhammadiyah will continue to play an important role in the life of the nation and state, as its contributions have been felt by the society.

"And that is why I believe that Muhammadiyah will always have a significant role in the life of the nation and state," he asserted.

On this occasion, Prabowo also recounted his instructions to the Red-and-White Cabinet to reduce attendance at ceremonial events. He said this instruction is part of the government's efforts towards efficiency.

However, Prabowo admitted some cabinet members requested that everyone attend if invited by Muhammadiyah.

"Some protested, 'Sir, but if it’s Muhammadiyah, we request that everyone be present, Sir,'" Prabowo quoted his cabinet members.

He then imitated the response of that cabinet member who felt they could not skip Muhammadiyah events, as the organization is considered to have greatly contributed to Indonesia.

"We can’t dare to not be present, Sir, they said that," Prabowo added.