Indonesian President Joko Widodo awarded Prabowo the honorary rank of four-star general
On the same day, at a high-level meeting held at the headquarters of the Indonesian National Army, Indonesian President Joko Widodo awarded Prabowo the honorary rank of four-star general and pinned the badge on his shoulder. Joko said the rank was an appreciation and recognition of Prabowo's service to the people, nation and country.
Prior to Prabowo, Indonesia's sixth President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Indonesia's Coordinating Minister of Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhuat have received this honorary rank in the Indonesian army.
After the ceremony, the official website of the Indonesian presidential office released a message saying that the honorary rank should have been awarded two years ago in recognition of Prabowo's contribution to the defense sector.