Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto asked ministers to use Maung Pindad as official cars. Member of Commission VI DPR of the Gerindra faction, Kawendra Lukistian, stated that he will supervise PT Pindad, a state-owned company in the defense industry, to realize Prabowo’s direction. “We at Commission VI DPR RI Gerindra Fraction are ready to ensure that PT Pindad receives full support to realize this direction,” Kawendra told reporters on Wednesday (22/10/2025). The Deputy Secretary General of Gerindra assessed that Maung’s production in large quantities could strengthen the national industry and create jobs. He encouraged PT Pindad to become a driver of the Indonesian defense industry. Scroll to continue content “Maung mass production will strengthen the national industrial supply chain, open up jobs and increase Indonesia’s competitiveness on the world stage. Pindad must be the driving force for the transformation of our defense and automotive industries,” he said. According to Kawendra, Prabowo’s direction also shows a true form of the government’s support for the national car industry. He said the government has taken steps to promote domestic products to meet strategic needs. “Of course, we fully support Mr. Prabowo Subianto’s directive for ministers to use Maung vehicles. This policy is not only efficiency, but also a real manifestation of support for the national defense and automotive industry. With this step, the government sets an example that domestic products are able to answer strategic needs while building national independence,” he said. Prabowo’s order: President Prabowo previously required ministers to use Maung Pindad, a domestically manufactured vehicle. This car will be the official official car of his government. This was revealed by Prabowo when he gave directions on Monday (20/10) during the year-long plenary cabinet meeting of his administration, at the State Palace, Jakarta. Prabowo asked his subordinates to stop using other types of cars when they are on duty or called to the Palace. “And soon all of you brothers and sisters will have to use Maung, I don’t want to know. Use good cars when you are on vacation, yes, when I don’t call you, you can use that car,” Prabowo said. Prabowo said Indonesia should be proud because it can produce these vehicles. Prabowo has also used this car since he was appointed president last year. (fca/jbr)
Gerindra Guards Pindad Maung production for Prabowo’s ministers
