President Prabowo Subianto convened a limited cabinet meeting at his residence in Hambalang, Bogor, West Java, on Saturday (2/5). Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya confirmed that the session primarily focused on addressing labor aspirations and the strategic role of universities in regional development.
According to a statement released by the Cabinet Secretariat on Instagram this Sunday, the meeting was centered on evaluating input from labor unions across the country. While specific details regarding the workers’ feedback were not disclosed, the discussion follows President Prabowo’s recent commitments made during his International Workers’ Day (May Day) speech on Friday (1/5).
During his May Day address, the President outlined several key initiatives intended to support the workforce. These include a new presidential regulation aimed at reducing commission fees for online motorcycle taxi (ojol) drivers, the introduction of 40-year mortgage programs (KPR) for workers, and efforts to finalize the pending Manpower Bill.
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Beyond labor concerns, the Hambalang meeting covered a broad national agenda, including national security, education, and industrial downstreaming. The education segment was particularly timely, coinciding with National Education Day, as the administration explores how engineering faculties can better contribute to local development.
The discussion on industrial downstreaming emphasized strengthening local interests, while the defense and security segments focused on maintaining national stability amid evolving global geopolitical dynamics. As noted in the official statement from the President’s social media account, these sectors remain critical pillars of his administration’s current focus.
The high-level meeting saw a significant turnout from the nation’s top officials. Attendees included Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, Minister of Foreign Affairs Sugiono, TNI Commander General Agus Subiyanto, and National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo. The military leadership was also well-represented, with the presence of Army Chief of Staff (KSAD) General Maruli Simanjuntak, Air Force Chief of Staff (KSAU) Marshal Tonny Harjono, and Navy Chief of Staff (KSAL) Admiral Muhammad Ali.
Other prominent figures in attendance included Deputy TNI Commander General Tandyo Budi Revita, Head of the State Intelligence Agency (BIN) Muhammad Herindra, Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi, and Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya.
President Prabowo Subianto greets workers during the International Workers’ Day (May Day) commemoration in 2026 at the National Monument, Jakarta, Friday (1/5/2026) (Doc. BPJS Kesehatan)
Summary
President Prabowo Subianto recently held a strategic cabinet meeting at his residence in Hambalang to address labor concerns and national development goals. The discussions followed up on his May Day commitments, which include reducing commission fees for online motorcycle taxi drivers, introducing 40-year mortgage programs, and finalizing the pending Manpower Bill.
The meeting also covered critical topics such as national security, education, and industrial downstreaming to strengthen local interests. Attended by top government, military, and police officials, the session emphasized the administration’s commitment to maintaining national stability and enhancing the role of universities in regional development.
