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The Intelligence: A former general, elected in Indonesia
Feb 15, 2024
Su Lin Wong, The Economist’s Southeast Asia correspondent, provides keen insights on Indonesia's recent presidential election, where former general Prabowo Subianto emerged victorious. Wong discusses Prabowo's controversial past and the concerns over democracy and authoritarianism under his rule. The conversation also touches on AMD's competitive moves against Nvidia in the AI chip market and the rise of slap fighting as a new combat sport, sparking debates about safety and entertainment value.
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- The election of Prabowo Subianto as the new leader of Indonesia raises concerns about the country's civil liberties and democratic progress.
- AMD's launch of the MI300 chip presents competition to NVIDIA in the AI accelerator market, potentially leading to lower prices and benefiting consumers.
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Indonesia's New Leader: Controversial Past and Divided Reactions
Prabhora Subhianto, a former general and Indonesia's current defense minister, has been elected as the new leader of Indonesia. Despite a controversial past, including allegations of human rights abuses and a history of contesting election results, he won the backing of outgoing President Jokowi. Many analysts and Indonesians are concerned about the implications for civil liberties and democratic progress in the country. While his victory is yet to be officially confirmed, it raises questions about the future direction of Indonesia under Prabhora's leadership.
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