Prabowo Defends 'Fat Cabinet' Amid Criticism, Cites Indonesia's Vast Territory and Population
President Prabowo defended his "fat cabinet" against criticism, citing Indonesia's population of nearly 300 million and its vast territory comparable to Europe. He highlighted the government's crisis response capabilities and pointed to corporate responsibility in forest fires.
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