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Indonesia's President Subianto Swears In Largest Cabinet Since 1966

Indonesia's new President Prabowo Subianto, center, and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, left, shake hands with newly-appointed ministers after announcing their cabinet lineup at Merdeka Palace

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — President Prabowo Subianto has sworn in Indonesia's largest Cabinet since 1966, with 109 members reflecting his vision for a robust government. The newly inaugurated president announced his Cabinet lineup, consisting of ministers, vice ministers, and heads of national agencies, which he named the 'Red and White Cabinet' in reference to Indonesia's flag colors.

Subianto, who assumed office as the eighth president of Southeast Asia's largest economy, emphasized the need for a strong administration. His Cabinet, comprising 109 members, is notably larger than his predecessor Joko Widodo's Cabinet, which had 34 members. The last time Indonesia saw a Cabinet of this scale was in 1966 during President Sukarno's tenure.

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