President Prabowo Subianto has received praise for his recent decision to grant amnesty and abolition to PDI-P Secretary General Hasto Kristiyanto and businessman Tom Lembong. This move is seen as a significant step towards national reconciliation, especially as Indonesia gears up to celebrate its 80th Independence Day. Senior politician Fahri Hamzah commended the President’s quick and thoughtful action in response to the growing societal divisions, emphasizing the importance of unity as the country approaches this symbolic milestone.
By exercising his constitutional prerogative, President Prabowo has demonstrated a strong commitment to ending social polarization and promoting broader reconciliation efforts. Fahri lauded this decision as a positive development, particularly in light of ongoing efforts by certain groups to sow disunity. He expressed optimism that this move would help restore societal harmony and reunify the nation.
The Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) has also approved the amnesty for over a thousand convicted individuals, including Hasto Kristiyanto, as detailed in Presidential Letter No. 42/Pres/072725 issued on July 30, 2025. Amnesty and abolition are important tools available to the President under the Indonesian Constitution to mitigate the legal consequences of criminal convictions. This decision by President Prabowo signifies a genuine attempt to bring the nation back together and foster national harmony in the face of fragmentation.
