Prabowo Subianto, the 3rd-time candidate close to Indonesia's top job

Nikkei Asia | Feb. 1, 2024, 3:01 a.m. | Original

This is the first of three candidate profiles for Indonesia's Feb. 14 presidential election.

JAKARTA -- For Prabowo Subianto, the third time could be the charm. After two bitter election losses, the defense minister and former army general is now the frontrunner in Indonesia's presidential race, thanks to a public image makeover and an alliance with his ex-nemesis.

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