WNAM MONITORING: Indonesia defence minister Prabowo Subianto was conferred the rank of four-star general by President Joko Widodo.
“I would like to award Mr Prabowo Subianto as a form of appreciation for his service to the people, the nation and the state,” said Mr Widodo, adding that it was a recommendation from TNI commander, General Agus Subiyanto.
Indonesia held its presidential and legislative elections on Feb 14, and the official vote count so far as well as unofficial quick counts have pointed to a landslide victory by Mr Prabowo over his rivals, Mr Anies Baswedan and Mr Ganjar Pranowo.
