Politics: From cigarette excise to President Prabowo at BRICS
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Several political events occurred throughout Sunday (13/9). Here is a compilation of interesting political news summarised by ANTARA.
- Misbakhun speaks out regarding cigarette excise ribbon allegations
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Chairman of Commission XI of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI), Mukhamad Misbakhun, has denied allegations linking him to the ordering of cigarette excise ribbons.
In a statement received in Jakarta on Sunday, Misbakhun stated that the allegations emerged from the ‘Bocor Alus’ podcast and reporting by Tempo Magazine, which mentioned his name in relation to cigarette excise ribbon matters.
- President Prabowo attends BRICS meeting with partner nations
Jakarta (ANTARA) - President Prabowo Subianto attended a meeting of BRICS members and other partner nations during an open session at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, India, on Sunday.
Based on online monitoring from Jakarta on Sunday, before the open session with BRICS members, partner countries, and outreach countries commenced, the leaders of BRICS member states and partner nations took the opportunity to pose for a group photograph.
- Prabowo invites BRICS to strengthen industrialisation and global supply chains
Jakarta (larantARA) - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has invited BRICS member nations to strengthen collaboration in industrialisation and global supply chains to face challenges and maintain the economic growth of developing nations.
“Allow me to offer something concrete. Let us undertake industrialisation together. Let us optimise the resources and capacities that we possess collectively,” said Prabowo during his speech at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, on Sunday.
- Prabowo at BRICS Summit: Indonesia ready to increase global food security support
Jakarta (ANTARA) - President Prabowo Subianto stated that Indonesia is prepared to increase its contribution to global food security alongside the strengthening of national food production capacity.
According to a statement from the Presidential Secretariat received in Jakarta on Sunday, Prabowo conveyed this during the 2026 BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, India.
- Bilebante Village named best village in NTB
Lombok Tengah (ANTARA) - The Bilebante Green Tourism Village in Pringgarata District, Central Lombok Regency, has successfully secured first place in the achievement village selection at the West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Provincial level for 2026.
The Head of the Community and Village Empowerment Office (DPMD) of Central Lombok, Baiq Murniati, in Lombok Tengah, on Sunday, stated that Bilebante Village was designated as the best village in NTB after achieving a score of 93.83.