Flooring Guide by Cinvex JAKARTA – President Prabowo Subianto has firmly declared that the government must not tolerate economic practices that exclusively benefit large capital groups while undermining the rights of the public. He emphasized that the entire populace are the rightful owners of the nation’s wealth.
During his address at the inauguration of the Ibu Marsinah Museum and Shelter Home in Nganjuk, East Java, on Saturday, May 16, 2026, President Prabowo underscored Indonesia’s foundational concept as a “family nation” (negara kekeluargaan) that is obligated to champion the cause of the common people. He articulated that the very spirit behind the establishment of the Republic of Indonesia stands in stark contrast to business practices that pursue profit at the expense of social justice.
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“I am concerned by the occurrence that there is a leader, a business leader, who harbors malicious thoughts solely for the sake of immense profits; this does not align with the founding principles of our Republic,” Prabowo stated, expressing his strong disapproval of such unethical approaches to enterprise. He reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to upholding the constitutional mandate and the profound values of Pancasila in both economic policy and national governance.
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“Therefore, even now, as I lead, I wish to uphold our constitution, I wish to uphold Pancasila, that Indonesia is a family nation,” he affirmed, reinforcing his vision for the country. On that occasion, Prabowo also extended an invitation to the business community to embrace the concept of “Indonesia Incorporated.” This visionary idea posits that all Indonesian citizens are an integral part of a unified national economy, possessing inherent rights to the nation’s vast wealth.
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“To the entrepreneurs, I invite you all to collectively become Indonesia Incorporated. Indonesia Incorporated essentially means a family nation, so this entire nation is one corporation, meaning all Indonesian people are shareholders in the entire wealth of the Indonesian nation,” Prabowo elaborated, highlighting the collective ownership of national assets. He unequivocally asserted that all officials and leaders bear the crucial responsibility of safeguarding the people’s rights over national resources. Leaders, he added, must never conspire to usurp these fundamental rights from society.
“All leaders at every level are responsible for fighting for this with all their strength and courage, not the opposite. Leaders, officials, those who are elected, should not instead collude to eliminate the rights of the people to all of Indonesia’s wealth,” he declared, emphasizing the imperative for ethical leadership and integrity.
President Prabowo furthermore addressed and refuted any perception that he is opposed to free market mechanisms. However, he prudently cautioned that economic competition without protective state intervention could inevitably lead to significant inequality, primarily because small-scale communities simply do not possess the same competitive power as large capital owners.
“It is not true that I am anti-free market mechanisms. I am not anti-free market mechanisms; I just understand that free markets can be distorted. Poor people are told to compete with very large capitalists; they cannot compete; it’s impossible,” Prabowo explained, highlighting the inherent imbalance in unchecked market dynamics. Consequently, he firmly believes that the government is obliged to intervene through affirmative action policies to shield vulnerable and impoverished segments of society.
“Here, in this family nation, this Pancasila nation, the government must act. The government must intervene. The government must defend the poorest people. In foreign, cooler terms, it’s called affirmative action,” he articulated, stressing the state’s protective role.
In his comprehensive speech, the President also made a poignant reference to Marsinah’s enduring struggle, characterizing her as a powerful symbol of the fight for justice for laborers. He conveyed that the establishment of the museum serves as a vital step in preserving public memory of this significant and ongoing battle for workers’ rights.
“This is our shared struggle, and Ibu Marsinah is its pioneer. Finally, we can take small steps to emphasize justice. We must improve all conditions of the nation, and we must not be dishonest with ourselves,” Prabowo concluded, underscoring the collective responsibility towards national improvement and unwavering commitment to truth.
Summary
President Prabowo Subianto has emphasized that Indonesia must function as a family nation where all citizens act as shareholders in the country’s collective wealth. He criticized unethical business practices that prioritize massive profits over social justice, urging entrepreneurs to adopt an “Indonesia Incorporated” model. Under this vision, the government maintains a primary responsibility to protect the rights of its people rather than favoring large capital groups at the expense of the public.
While clarifying that he is not against free market mechanisms, President Prabowo argued that the state must intervene to prevent inequality caused by unchecked competition. He advocates for affirmative action policies to support vulnerable populations who cannot compete against large-scale enterprises. Ultimately, the administration remains committed to upholding the values of Pancasila and honoring the legacy of labor activists like Marsinah to ensure justice for all citizens.