Rancak Media, JAKARTA – President Prabowo Subianto has firmly declared that the government must not allow economic practices that exclusively benefit large-capital groups at the expense of public rights. He underscored that all citizens are the rightful owners of the nation’s wealth, emphasizing an inclusive vision for economic prosperity.
During his address at the inauguration of the Ibu Marsinah Museum and Shelter Home in Nganjuk Regency, East Java, on Saturday, May 16, 2026, President Prabowo highlighted the core concept of Indonesia as a “family nation.” This principle, he asserted, obliges the government to unequivocally side with the common people and protect their interests.
According to Prabowo, the foundational spirit of the Republic of Indonesia fundamentally contradicts business practices that prioritize unchecked profit-seeking while callously disregarding social justice. Such approaches, he believes, undermine the very essence of the nation’s ethos.
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“I am concerned by instances where certain business leaders harbor malicious intent, driven by the pursuit of immense profits. This directly contradicts the fundamental principles upon which our Republic was founded,” Prabowo stated, stressing the moral imperative of ethical leadership in the economic sphere.
He further elaborated that his administration is committed to upholding the constitutional mandate and the profound values of Pancasila, not only in crafting economic policies but also in the broader governance of the state. This commitment aims to ensure that development truly serves the populace.
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“Therefore, as I lead, I am determined to uphold our constitution and Pancasila, affirming that Indonesia is indeed a family nation,” he reiterated, linking his leadership to these core national ideologies.
On the same occasion, Prabowo urged the business community to embrace the concept of “Indonesia Incorporated.” This visionary idea posits that all Indonesian people collectively form a single national economic entity, inherently possessing rights to the nation’s vast wealth and resources.
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“To the entrepreneurs, I extend an invitation: let us together become Indonesia Incorporated. Essentially, Indonesia Incorporated signifies a family nation, meaning this entire nation functions as one corporation. All Indonesian citizens are, in essence, shareholders in the collective wealth of Indonesia,” Prabowo explained, redefining national ownership and shared prosperity.
He emphatically stated that all officials and leaders bear a profound responsibility to safeguard the people’s rights over national resources. Prabowo warned against the inverse, asserting that leaders must never conspire to usurp public rights but instead champion them with unwavering courage and integrity.
“All leaders, at every level, are responsible for fighting for this with all their strength and courage. They must not, conversely, become leaders or officials—those who have been elected—who instead collude to eliminate the people’s rights to the entire wealth of Indonesia,” he declared, emphasizing accountability.
Prabowo also refuted any notion that he rejects free market mechanisms. However, he cautioned that unfettered economic competition without state intervention could lead to stark inequality, as the less fortunate cannot possibly contend with powerful major capitalists on an equal footing.
“It is not true that I am anti-free market mechanisms. I am not. I merely understand that the free market can be distorted. Asking the poor to compete with very large capitalists is impossible; it simply cannot be done,” Prabowo clarified, highlighting the need for a balanced approach.
Consequently, he maintained that the government is obligated to intervene through affirmative action policies to protect the most vulnerable and impoverished segments of society. This intervention is crucial for fostering a more equitable playing field.
“Here, in a family nation, a Pancasila nation, the government must take a stand. The government must intervene. The government must defend the poorest people—what in foreign, more sophisticated terms, is called affirmative action,” he affirmed, articulating the government’s protective role.
During his speech, the President once again invoked the struggle of Marsinah as an enduring symbol of justice for workers. He noted that the establishment of the museum serves as a vital step in preserving public memory of this significant fight for dignity and fairness.
“This is our collective struggle, pioneered by Ibu Marsinah. And finally, we have taken small, yet significant, steps towards upholding justice. We must rectify all national conditions and demand unwavering honesty from ourselves,” Prabowo concluded, tying Marsinah’s legacy to ongoing national development and self-reflection.
Summary
President Prabowo Subianto declared that all Indonesian citizens are rightful shareholders in the nation’s wealth, emphasizing that the government must prevent economic practices solely benefiting large capital groups at the expense of public rights. He highlighted Indonesia as a “family nation,” compelling the government to unequivocally side with the common people. Prabowo asserted that business practices prioritizing unchecked profit over social justice contradict the nation’s foundational principles and his administration’s commitment to the constitution and Pancasila.
He urged the business community to embrace “Indonesia Incorporated,” signifying that all Indonesians collectively form a single economic entity with shared rights to national resources. Prabowo affirmed that leaders are responsible for safeguarding these rights and must not conspire to usurp them. While not anti-free market, he recognized that it can be distorted, making it impossible for the poor to compete with large capitalists. Therefore, the government is obligated to intervene with affirmative action policies to protect vulnerable segments of society and ensure a more equitable playing field.
