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The Intelligence: A former general, elected in Indonesia
Feb 15, 2024
Su Lin Wong, the Southeast Asia correspondent for The Economist, dives deep into Indonesia's recent presidential election, where Prabowo Subianto claimed a controversial victory amid concerns over his human rights record. The discussion sheds light on the potential threat this poses to Indonesia's democratic progress. Additionally, the podcast touches on the groundbreaking advancements in AI technology, particularly with AMD's new microprocessor aiming to rival NVIDIA, and even the rise of slap fighting as a bizarre new spectacle in sports.
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- Prabuo Subiento's victory in Indonesia's presidential election is attributed to his alliance with the current president and promises of free benefits, but concerns exist regarding the fairness of the election and democratic progress.
- AMD's new graphical processing unit (GPU) MI300 poses a significant challenge to NVIDIA's dominance in the market, fostering competition and potentially leading to lower prices for consumers.
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Indonesia's New Leader: Prabuo Subiento Claims Victory in Presidential Election
Prabuo Subiento, a former general and Indonesia's current defense minister, has claimed victory in Indonesia's presidential election. Early results showed him capturing 60% of the vote. Although the official result will be announced in March, Prabuo's win appears likely. His victory is largely attributed to his alliance with current president Jokowi, who backed him and appointed him as defense minister. Prabuo's populist campaign, promising free milk and lunch to school children, also gained support. However, there are concerns about the fairness of the election, with allegations of voter fraud and a decline in democratic progress.
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