Teddy Reveals Prabowo Wanted to Disguise Himself During Visit to Senen: Ordinary Car and Minimal Security

Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya revealed that President Prabowo Subianto actually wanted to ‘disguise’ himself during his impromptu visit to the residents’ settlements along the railway tracks in the Senen area, Central Jakarta. Teddy stated that Prabowo even used an ordinary car with limited security detail.

“It was spontaneous and he planned to go incognito, using an ordinary car and very few Presidential Security Forces personnel, but the residents were surprised and enthusiastically welcomed him,” Teddy said when contacted on Thursday (26/3/2026).

Teddy recounted that Prabowo disguised himself by not using his usual Maung Garuda vehicle for inspections at several locations. However, according to Teddy, the residents still recognised him and warmly greeted Prabowo.

Prabowo’s impromptu visit to the residents’ settlements along the railway tracks in the Senen area, Central Jakarta, was conducted suddenly. Prabowo wanted to see the living conditions of the residents around the location.

“Yes, that’s correct. This afternoon, the President suddenly wanted to see the residents still living along the railway tracks in the Senen area,” Teddy said.

The residents at the location were shocked by Prabowo’s arrival. According to Teddy, the residents were moved because it was the first time the area had been visited by a president.

“Many residents were surprised earlier and said it was the first time a President had come to that area,” he said.

At the location, Teddy revealed that Prabowo listened to the residents’ aspirations. Prabowo promised to soon build decent housing for the local residents.

“The President wants to build decent houses for the residents still living along the railway tracks, 3 km from the centre of Jakarta,” he said.