Prabowo Subianto has been sworn in as Indonesia's eighth president. This completes his journey from an ex-general accused of rights abuses during the dark days of Indonesia’s military dictatorship to the presidential palace.

In succeeding Joko Widodo to the presidency, Prabowo is expected to take a more hands-on and personal approach to major policy areas.

Prabowo Subianto took office as Indonesia's eighth president, committing to tackle corruption and enhance self-sufficiency in food and energy. In his speech, he emphasized unity and a polite democracy,