Rocky Gerung Reveals Content of Conversation with Prabowo After Inauguration

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - Political commentator of the homeland, Rocky Gerung, was present at the moment of the inauguration of six new officials at the State Palace on Monday (27/4/2026). After the oath-taking and signing of the minutes of the event, Rocky Gerung was seen shaking hands with Prabowo. They appeared to converse amiably while laughing. When media crew asked about the content of the conversation, Rocky Gerung replied briefly, “well, there was something.” Rocky explained that his conversation with Prabowo was limited to greetings as old discussion friends. He also claimed that Prabowo called him a dissident, namely someone who disagrees with the opinions of a group or a rebel who does not obey the government. “With Mr Prabowo, I shook hands earlier, and Prabowo is my old discussion friend. He [said] ‘wow, Mr Rocky, thank you for coming, and it turns out Mr Rocky is still a dissident.’ That’s it. But you see his face, it’s a joking face. Indeed, I am a dissident,” Rocky recounted. For information, Prabowo inaugurated six officials on this day. Here is the list: a. Jumhur Hidayat becomes Minister of Environment/Head of the Environmental Control Agency b. Hanif Faisol becomes Deputy Minister Coordinator for Food Sector c. Dudung Abdurachman becomes Head of Presidential Staff d. Muhammad Qodari becomes Head of Government Communication Agency e. Hasan Nasbi becomes Special Advisor to the President for Communication f. Abdul Kadir Karding becomes Head of Indonesian Quarantine Agency.