Indonesian vice-president Gibran Rakabuming Raka says he intends to step down, and presidential office figures confirm the intention is part of talks with President Prabowo Subianto. Nikkei Asia reports the presidential office says he will resign.
Indonesia’s coverage also places the move in a wider political context. The Financial Times links the planned departure to questions about Gibran’s qualifications and says it could increase political instability and weaken a key alliance between former president Joko Widodo and Prabowo. Free Malaysia Today reports that state secretary Prasetyo Hadi says Gibran conveyed his intention during a meeting with Prabowo.
Channel NewsAsia adds that a presidential spokesperson, Prasetyo Hadi, denies claims that Prabowo rejected the request, while not explicitly confirming acceptance. Across outlets, the common core is that Gibran has indicated an intention to resign and senior presidential officials have addressed the status of that request.
