President Prabowo Subianto has been commended for his wise decision to grant amnesty and abolition to PDI-P Secretary General Hasto Kristiyanto and businessman Tom Lembong, signaling a move towards national reconciliation. This move has been seen as a timely response to address increasing societal divisions in anticipation of Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day celebrations. Senior politician Fahri Hamzah praised the President’s swift action, highlighting House Speaker Prof. Sufmi Dasco Ahmad’s understanding of the President’s intention to promote social unity and kickstart a broader reconciliation process. President Prabowo’s use of his constitutional prerogative has been welcomed as a positive step, especially amidst efforts by certain groups to sow discord. Fahri Hamzah expressed optimism that this decision reflects a genuine effort to reunite the nation and restore societal harmony, amid approval from the Indonesian House of Representatives for amnesty granted to 1,116 individuals, including Hasto Kristiyanto, as detailed in Presidential Letter No. 42/Pres/072725, dated July 30, 2025. Amnesty and abolition serve as the President’s prerogative rights under the Indonesian Constitution, aimed at eliminating legal consequences resulting from criminal convictions. Let President Prabowo’s exercise of constitutional power be recognized as a sincere endeavor to unite the nation and counter fragmentation.
Amnesty for Hasto and Tom Lembong: Fahri Hamzah Supports Prabowo’s Decision
