1 jam yang lalu
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto claims that Indonesia will soon achieve fuel self-sufficiency. If successful, Prabowo says Indonesia will no longer need to import fuel.
He made the claim during his visit to Gorontalo on Saturday, May 9, 2026. "We will soon achieve fuel self-sufficiency. We will no longer import fuel, my brothers and sisters," said Prabowo, as reported by the Presidential Secretariat.
According to Prabowo, Indonesia is a wealthy nation. Therefore, the Chair of the Gerindra Party wants this wealth to be managed and controlled properly by the Indonesian nation itself.
Prabowo stated that Indonesian leaders must not be lazy to prevent the nation's wealth from being controlled by foreigners. "If we are lazy, if our leaders are not honest or do as they please, then our wealth will be taken by other nations, my brothers and sisters," he said.
The retired general emphasized that natural resources in the homeland must be managed by the Indonesian nation, including in the fisheries sector. "We don't want foreign ships to take fish from our seas. We want our people to do so," he said.
This former defense minister also claimed that Indonesia is now gaining more respect in Southeast Asia. He mentioned that it's because of self-sufficiency in staple foods such as rice and corn.
"We have just returned from the Philippines after attending the ASEAN Summit. We are highly respected because we are now self-sufficient in staple foods," said Prabowo.
Prabowo provided examples of several types of staple foods that he claimed have achieved self-sufficiency, including rice and corn. "We have achieved self-sufficiency in many staple foods. We no longer need to import food from abroad," stated the Chair of the Gerindra Party.
He stated that the Indonesian nation must stand on its own two feet. Therefore, he wants his government to achieve self-sufficiency in staple foods and energy.
Prior to visiting Gorontalo, Prabowo first visited the island of Miangas. He visited Miangas after attending the 48th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit in Cebu, the Philippines.
Read: Prabowo Claims ASEAN Respects Indonesia for Food Self-Sufficiency
Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News
Prabowo Claims ASEAN Respects Indonesia for Food Self-Sufficiency
20 menit lalu
President Prabowo claims that Indonesia is increasingly respected in the Southeast Asian Nations Association (ASEAN) due to food self-sufficiency.
Miangas Residents Get Starlink Upgrade During Prabowo's Visit
10 jam lalu
The Indonesian government is upgrading digital access on Miangas Island by deploying Starlink internet, mobile phones and signal boosters.
Prabowo Eyes Fisherfolk Village in Indonesia's Northernmost Island
14 jam lalu
Prabowo is visiting Miangas after his trip to Cebu, Philippines, for the 48th ASEAN Summit.
Prabowo Visits Miangas Island Following ASEAN Summit
17 jam lalu
President Prabowo Subianto visited Miangas Island on the Indonesia-Philippines border after attending the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu.
Prabowo at ASEAN Summit: Brings Maung, Focuses on Food Security
19 jam lalu
President Prabowo Subianto attended the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, Philippines. What were the key issues he addressed?
Indonesia Deploys F-16 Jets and Navy Ships to Secure ASEAN Summit
1 hari lalu
President Prabowo also attended the 2026 ASEAN Summit, which was themed "Navigating Our Future Together."
Long Road to Three Million Homes
1 hari lalu
President Prabowo Subianto's three million homes program is moving slowly. Internal problems at the Housing Ministry are worsening the situation.
Prabowo Attends 48th ASEAN Summit Retreat Session
1 hari lalu
During the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, President Prabowo Subianto also attended a plenary session.
Prabowo Calls for ASEAN Unity During Summit in Philippines
1 hari lalu
Prabowo assesses that conflict and geopolitical rivalry will only bring negative impact to the people and hinder the development of the ASEAN region.
Prabowo Attends Opening Ceremony for ASEAN Summit in Cebu
1 hari lalu
President Marcos Jr. emphasizes the importance of the collective commitment of ASEAN countries to continue maintaining dialogue, cooperation, and mutual respect.
English (US) · 
Indonesian (ID) ·