Prabowo plans creation of huge cabinet with over 100 ministers

Prabowo Subianto plans a cabinet with over 100 ministers, a move to strengthen political alliances ahead of the 2024 election, raising questions about governance efficiency.

Prabowo plans creation of huge cabinet with over 100 ministers

Indonesia's presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto intends to bring in more than 100 ministers and deputies. But the politician generally proclaims his victory, portraying it as a tactical maneuver to take account of different blocs that backed him. Prabowo's way is to navigate all political alliances for Indonesia's deciding 2024, but raises concerns about governance efficiency. The size of the cabinet reflects Indonesia's complex political landscape, where coalitions are necessary to win elections.

A strategy for forming coalitions

The strategy in forming a 100-plus strong cabinet will have been to consolidate Prabowo's political base by ensuring all his factional backers got key posts. In a country with deep political divisions, his aim is to strengthen alliances that will be crucial to winning the upcoming election.

Concerns over efficiency

But there was criticism that the expansive cabinet might make governance more unwieldy. Shelling out on contracts and convergence channels is half the battle―now Prabowo must also weigh up whether or not to reconfigure existing media market structures with a view to building a Reich Ministry of Media Balance in Indonesia‎.