Prabowo Praises Polri for Continuous Innovation During Events
Prabowo made these remarks while attending the Simultaneous Second Quarter Corn Harvest and the Groundbreaking Ceremony for 10 Polri Food Security Warehouses, as well as the Launching of the Operational Phase of 166 Polri SPPGs in Tuban, as seen on the Presidential Secretariat’s YouTube channel on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Initially, Prabowo praised the construction of the Nutritional Service Units (SPPG) built by Polri, noting their cleanliness and orderliness.
“I see that Mr. Listyo Sigit has succeeded. How can I put it? I want to say something. I think MBG is great, the cleanest and most organised. This isn’t just me praising; I’m not one to easily give awards. But I want to be objective,” Prabowo said.
Furthermore, Prabowo stated that he has been invited to the corn harvest three times. Prabowo said that Polri always proves itself through innovations that make him happy.
“After that, the corn. You’ve invited me to the corn harvest twice, right? Three times? This is the third time. Then there’s this, the exhibition with all the stands, right? And there’s always evidence of innovation, innovation, innovation. I’m happy, and I’m not pretending,” Prabowo said.
Amid the current global crisis, Prabowo also expressed relief that Polri can create extraordinary innovations. Most recently, Prabowo was surprised by Polri’s innovation in producing charcoal briquettes from corn cobs.
“I’m relieved, why? Because the world is facing an energy crisis, and countries are panicking. But now I’m told, ‘Sir, don’t worry, we can make charcoal briquettes from corn cobs.’ Wow. That’s amazing,” Prabowo said.
“Previously, the cobs were thrown away, right? Now they can be a source of energy. That’s amazing,” he added.
Prabowo thanked the National Police Chief, General Sigit, and his staff. Polri, Prabowo said, has successfully proven to the people through these innovations.
“Thank you, National Police Chief. Thank you, Police. The Indonesian Police are often criticised, with people saying this and that about Polri, right? They ask for reform, reform, right? But now you’re proving it,” he said.
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