Prabowo Subianto Scheduled to Meet Economist Kwik Kian Gie

By : Herry Barus And Aldo Bella Putra | Saturday, September 15 2018 - 01:00 IWST

Ketua Umum Partai Gerindra Prabowo Subianto
Ketua Umum Partai Gerindra Prabowo Subianto

INDUSTRY.co.id - Jakarta-The presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto said he would meet senior economist Kwik Kian Gie on Monday (09/17/2018), to ensure that Kwik joined the Prabowo-Sandiaga coalition economic expert team.

"God willing (there is certainty), on Monday I will meet," Prabowo said at his residence on Jalan Kertanegara, Jakarta, Friday (9/14/2018)

He considered Kwik to be an expert in economics, a statesman and nationalist.

Prabowo said he was very happy if Kwik would give advice to him regarding the economy.

"I am very happy if he advises me," he said.

Previously, Prabowo Subianto said the Coordinating Minister for the Economy (1999 - 2000) and the Minister of National Development Planning and the Chairperson of Bappenas (2001 - 2004) Kwik Kian Gie joined the Prabowo-Sandiaga coalition of economic experts.

He said that even though Kwik was a PDI-P struggle cadre, he wanted to be his advisor for the economic field.

"Kwik Kian Gie has stated that he wants to help us, even though he is PDIP but for the sake of the country he wants to be one of my advisers," Prabowo said after meeting Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) at his residence in Kuningan, Jakarta, Wednesday (12/9).

He stressed that Kwik said he wanted to be his advisor and he welcomed the desire and there were other economic figures who joined and would be announced.

According to him, for the benefit of the nation and state, it does not see which background, ethnicity, race and region.

"There is one former Minister of Finance, two former Bank Indonesia governors. So we gathered all the experienced and best," he said. (Ant)

News Comment

Today's Industry

President Jokowi visited PYCH, in Jayapura City, Papua Province, Tuesday (21/03/2023). (Photo: BPMI Setpres/Laily Rachev)

Rabu, 22 Maret 2023 - 10:40 WIB

The song "Yamko Rambe Yamko" Welcomes the President's Arrival at PYCH

Starting the second day of his visit to Papua Province, Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) visited the Papua Youth Creative Hub (PYCH), Jayapura City, on Tuesday (21/03/2023). 

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo

Rabu, 22 Maret 2023 - 09:31 WIB

President Jokowi: Papua Youth Creative Hub to Stimulate Creativity of Papuan Youth

The newly inaugurated Papua Youth Creative Hub (PYCH) in Jayapura City is expected to provide space for Papuan youths to develop creativity and innovation in various fields, such as fashion,…

President Jokowi arrives at Sentani Airport, Jayapura regency, Papua province, Monday (03/20). (Photo by: BPMI of Presidential Secretariat/Laily Rachev)

Rabu, 22 Maret 2023 - 08:30 WIB

President Jokowi to Inaugurate Papua Youth Creative Hub

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo kicked off a working visit to Papua province on Monday (03/20).

Founder dan Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Fuse Andy Yeung (right) and COO Fuse Ivan Sunandar.

Rabu, 22 Maret 2023 - 06:55 WIB

Fuse Achieved More Than Usd 200 Million Of Gwp and 150 Million Policies For 2022

During the Grand New Office Opening event on 17th March, 2023, insurtech company Fuse announced more than 150 million policies, with GWP exceeding USD 200 million (IDR 3 trillion) being achieved…

President Jokowi at the handing over of the COVID-19 Pandemic Handling Award, at the Dhanapala Building, Ministry of Finance, Jakarta, Monday (20/03/2023). (Photo: Public Relations of Setkab/Jay)

Senin, 20 Maret 2023 - 16:40 WIB

President Jokowi Gives Appreciation for the Contribution of Various Parties in Handling the COVID-19 Pandemic

RI President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) presented awards to various parties who have contributed and worked hard in efforts to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic in the country.