
Indonesian Opinion Leaders Rate Prabowo's Leadership Quality at 5.1
A survey by Indonesian think tank SMRC found that opinion leaders rated Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto's leadership quality at 5.1 out of 10. Former Coordinating Minister Mahfud MD received the highest score with 7.6. These ratings may influence public expectations of Indonesian political leaders and future political dynamics.
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