Davos, Thekabarnews.com— Please sit up straight and prepare your cup of sugarless coffee (Koptagul). Adding some fried bananas is okay. This ceremony is not just any speech; it is the speech of my president, your president, and our president. This time, President Prabowo Subianto didn’t speak on a modest stage. He spoke on a global stage at the World Economic Forum (WEF 2026) in Davos, Switzerland. Please pay close attention; no grinning.

People normally only know Davos for three things: the freezing cold, the expensive chocolate, and the super-rich people who talk about the future of humanity over private meals. But the mood changed at WEF 2026 as soon as President Prabowo got on stage. It was still snowing, and the temperature stayed below zero, but the room suddenly felt warmer because of the words.

The suit was in black, and the red tie he wore stood out. The veteran commander, now a world-class speaker after spending decades in the field, was clearly visible. In front of him were some 3,000 international leaders from 130 countries, including presidents, prime ministers, business executives, and top scholars. They stopped talking. They stopped talking both out of respect and because Prabowo had not brought any spreadsheets. The president came with a big story.

Greedonomics vs Prabowonomics

Then the word “greedonomics” rang out in the hall. The president delivered a forceful critique of ruthless capitalism, an economic system that prioritizes profit over human welfare. His counter-concept? Prabowonomics is the study of economics that is moral, focuses on people, and has justice at its core. The remark was easy to understand, but it hit like a stone thrown into a pond full of rich people. People started to clap, and some CEOs from around the world nodded silently. They might have agreed, or they might have just been posing for the cameras.

President Prabowo then opened the policy book for Indonesia. The first thing is the Free Meals Program for kids, nursing women, and older people. The message was clear: revolutions do not start with speeches—they start with full people. Rice, protein, and nourishment should show the state’s presence, not slogans.

Secondly, he advocated for the establishment of people’s schools in less developed areas. A country cannot have a bright future if its classrooms are in disrepair and its chalk is broken. The president said that education is not just for people who live in big cities.

Third, Danantara is Indonesia’s intended sovereign wealth fund. It is still taking shape in its final form. While we continue to work on the legal framework, we confidently presented its name to the world. Sometimes, just having a strong name may get people interested in Davos.

A green signal to the world

President Prabowo did not stop there; he also advocated for environmental issues. He said that 28 enterprises that hurt the environment will no longer be able to get permits. The specific number was clearly evident, and then people all throughout the world took notes. Environmentalists cheered. Investors quietly repeated their calculations. It was an indication that Indonesia wants to be friendly to both investors and forests. Of course, people at home still want to know how consistent the results will be on the ground.

President Prabowo’s plans for Davos went far beyond the stage. He went to the Indonesia Pavilion, spoke with Norwegian investors, and talked about energy and sustainability. Prabowo became a member of the Gaza Peace Council, which brought humanitarian issues to an economic platform. A general who used to be known for military images now works in global diplomacy. He stopped in London to visit Charles III even before Davos. This graphic shows a style of diplomacy that goes from royal palaces to war zones and then directly into the Swiss winter.

But, like with all big stories, reality peeks out from behind the curtain. The free meals program is still in the testing phase. Danantara is still waiting for the law to be clear. Industrial downstreaming is still having trouble with gaps in infrastructure, getting enough electricity, and mining permits that are known for being challenging to understand.

Davos is a stage, not an audit

But Davos is not a place to do audits. Davos is about a show. And on that stage, President Prabowo was the conductor—conducting a symphony of hope. High notes of desire, realistic low notes, and trust encapsulate everything.

Is Indonesia now a major industrial power? Not yet. After the speech, though, Indonesia became a rhetorical powerhouse. It could convince the world that free lunches may be a way to grow the economy and that ethics can be packaged as an economic agenda.

When life becomes dull, think of this: in the snow of Davos, an old general stood tall and spoke bravely, and the world listened. Welcome to the age of Prabowonomics, where huge goals, big language, and finances that are still being worked out all come together on one global stage.

Written by Rosadi Jamani