President Prabowo Subianto invited journalists, observers, and experts to his Hambalang residence in Bogor for a 6.5-hour deep discussion. The meeting covered current issues and strategic domestic policies. It took place from Tuesday evening to Wednesday early morning.
President Prabowo Subianto held a discussion at his private residence in Hambalang, Bogor Regency, West Java, from Tuesday night March 17 to Wednesday early morning March 18, 2026. The event started at 7:00 PM WIB and ended at 1:30 AM WIB, lasting 6.5 hours in a round table format. Participants included senior journalist Retno Pinasti, editor-in-chief of SCTV-Indosiar, former presidential communications office head and political consultant Hasan Nasbi, former finance minister and Harvard lecturer Muhammad Chatib Basri, Narasi founder Najwa Shihab, Freedom Institute founder Rizal Mallarangeng, and content creator Mardigu Wowiek Prasantyo. The President sat flanked by Retno Pinasti and Hasan Nasbi. Head of the Indonesian Government Communication Agency Angga Raka Prabowo explained the discussion covered current issues to respond to global geopolitical dynamics and domestic strategic policy developments. 'The President conducted discussions and interviews with several journalists, observers, and experts regarding current issues to respond to global geopolitical dynamics and domestic strategic policy developments,' he said. The meeting provided a space for in-depth discussion on the government's direction in facing challenges and answering public questions. The President reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening synergy with various national elements and called for collective efforts to build the nation. The event is expected to build national optimism for national transformation.
