Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR), recently shared his insights on the highly anticipated Red and White cabinet retreat. This significant gathering took place at the Padepokan Garuda Yaksa in Hambalang, Bogor, West Java, bringing together key figures of the nation’s executive branch.
The retreat was personally led by President-elect Prabowo Subianto, alongside Vice President-elect Gibran Rakabuming Raka. All cabinet ministers were in attendance, uniformly dressed in brown attire, underscoring a sense of unity and shared purpose for the incoming administration. According to information received by Dasco, the primary objective of this crucial cabinet retreat was to forge a unified vision for the new government.
“I merely received information that this retreat, specifically organized for the cabinet executives within the government, is being held today to unify their vision,” Dasco stated at the DPR on Tuesday. This single-day event aimed to align the executive leadership on strategic priorities. Dasco further expressed his hopes that this initiative would inspire the executive team to dedicate themselves even more vigorously to the welfare of the people, with a sharp focus on government programs slated for 2026.
“The intention is to ignite an even greater spirit of working for the people and to ensure a concentrated effort on the government’s programs for 2026,” elaborated the Daily Chairman of the Gerindra Central Executive Board, emphasizing the forward-looking agenda stemming from the retreat.
Prabowo Urges Cabinet: No Hesitation in Pro-People Policies
During the retreat, President-elect Prabowo Subianto delivered a powerful message to his entire cabinet, urging them to act with unwavering confidence, particularly when implementing policies that directly benefit the people. His directive underscored a commitment to integrity and national service.
“Brothers and sisters, let us demonstrate that if our intentions are pure, if we do not embezzle public funds, if our actions are genuinely for the benefit of the people, the prosperity of our nation, and its safety, then we have absolutely no reason to hesitate, no reason to falter even slightly,” Prabowo passionately declared. This statement reinforced his vision for a government that operates with transparent motives and a dedicated focus on public welfare.
Prabowo acknowledged that even when pursuing virtuous actions, the cabinet should anticipate facing detractors who might resort to slander or mockery. He characterized such criticism as an inevitable consequence of public service, one that should not distract or deter them from their core mission. According to Prabowo, these challenges are simply part of the journey and should ultimately be disregarded in favor of continued dedication to the nation.
Summary
The Red and White cabinet retreat, led by President-elect Prabowo Subianto and Vice President-elect Gibran Rakabuming Raka, recently took place at Padepokan Garuda Yaksa in Hambalang, Bogor. All cabinet ministers attended, aiming to forge a unified vision for the incoming government. Deputy Speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad noted the event sought to inspire dedication to public welfare and ensure a concentrated effort on government programs for 2026.
During the retreat, Prabowo urged his cabinet to act with unwavering confidence when implementing policies that directly benefit the people. He emphasized that if their intentions are pure and actions genuinely serve the nation, they should not hesitate despite potential criticism. This directive reinforced a commitment to integrity and a dedicated focus on public welfare.