President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, embarked on a journey to Bandung, West Java, via the Whoosh high-speed train, accompanied by members of the public from Halim Station in Jakarta. The President arrived at the station at 7:45 p.m. local time, donning a cream-colored outfit and a navy blue cap. His presence among commuters sparked surprise and excitement as he made his way to the platform, waving to onlookers and warmly engaging with the crowd. Prior to boarding the train, Prabowo took photos with the Whoosh crew before the high-speed train departed for Tegalluar Station in Bandung at 8:00 p.m. President Prabowo is set to open the 2025 Indonesian Convention on Science, Technology, and Industry (KSTI) at the Sasana Budaya Ganesa (Sabuga), Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) from August 7 to 9. Alongside Nobel Laureate Konstantin Novoselov and Minister of Education, Science, and Technology Brian Yuliarto, he will deliver the keynote address at the convention with the theme “Economic Growth and Equity Through Mastery of Science and Technology,” positioning KSTI 2025 as a significant strategic forum on the national and international stage.
Prabowo Takes High-Speed Train to Bandung: A Public Commute
