Prabowo Amazed by Miangas Residents' Knowledge of Ministers' Names Despite Being on Outermost Island

In a relaxed atmosphere, Prabowo first introduced several ministers accompanying him to the residents. He then asked the attendees about the names of the Foreign Minister and the Health Minister. “Foreign Minister, do you know this Foreign Minister? He deals with foreign affairs. Then, Health Minister, this is important, who knows his name? Those who know will get a prize from me. Health Minister, Mr? Mr? Ms Budi? What Budi? Budi Gunadi Sadikin? You must be a member of the Health Ministry, right? Correct? Correct, you’ll get a prize then,” said Prabowo on Miangas Island, Talaud Islands, North Sulawesi, on Saturday (9/5/2026). Not stopping there, Prabowo also asked about the Defence Minister and the Public Works Minister. He appeared amazed because the residents could answer quickly and accurately. “Then, Defence Minister, this is important, Defence Minister, do you know? Which TNI General? Sjafrie? Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin. Oh, this is because he’s from Sulawesi, so you know him,” he said. “Then Public Works Minister, who is it? Mr Dody? How do you all know everything, hahaha, goodness, a teacher apparently. Teacher. Mr Dody who? Hanggodo?” said Prabowo as the residents answered the question. Prabowo then highlighted the capabilities of residents in Indonesia’s outermost region, whom he deemed to have broad knowledge of the government cabinet lineup. “How do you know all of them? Even though it’s the outermost party, what, outermost island. Wow, you’re all really impressive,” he said. He also briefly mentioned the development of digital communication, which he believes helps people in remote areas stay informed. “Digital communication, you’re amazing,” he said. At the end of the dialogue, Prabowo tested the residents’ knowledge again by asking about the name of the TNI Deputy Commander and several other TNI officials. Since almost all questions were answered correctly, Prabowo decided to give prizes to all participants. “Alright then, everyone gets a prize,” said Prabowo, which was immediately met with cheers from the residents.