Politics · Indonesia · 7 hrs ago
Aceh governor discusses autonomy funding and flag with Indonesia’s president
Aceh Governor Muzakir Manaf met President Prabowo Subianto at the presidential palace in Jakarta on Wednesday.
They discussed the future of Aceh’s special autonomy funding and the legal status of the province’s flag.
Other topics included Blang Padang land and a proposed fund for former GAM fighters, as well as several other matters concerning Aceh.
GAM is the former separatist group whose fighters are mentioned in the proposal.
Manaf said Prabowo responded positively to the proposals he raised.
Manaf also said the province’s peace and security should be maintained, but no decisions or further steps were announced.
Aceh Governor Muzakir Manaf met Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta on November 4, 2026.
They discussed the continuation and use of Aceh’s special autonomy funds, the Aceh flag and the status of Blang Padang.
Other topics included a proposed endowment fund for former GAM combatants and follow-up on issues involving PATNA and the Rantau Block.
Manaf said Prabowo responded positively to the proposals.
- Who
- Aceh Governor Muzakir Manaf and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.
- What
- They discussed autonomy funds, the Aceh flag, Blang Padang and other regional issues.
- When
- November 4, 2026.
- Where
- A presidential palace in Jakarta. CNN Indonesia identifies it as the State Palace; Detik calls it Merdeka Palace.
- Why
- To discuss strategic issues concerning Aceh and its future.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
- Meeting date
- November 4, 2026
- Governor
- Muzakir Manaf, also known as Mualem
- President
- Prabowo Subianto
- Discussion topic
- Continuation of Aceh’s special autonomy funds
- Proposed fund
- Endowment fund for former GAM combatants
- Location
- Jakarta
2 sources
What people are saying
We want all Aceh’s problems and aspirations to be discussed properly with the central government. Special autonomy funds must continue to be pursued and used optimally for the people’s welfare.
We also discussed following up on the 2017 presidential letter concerning PATNA, speeding up follow-up on decisions related to the Rantau Block, and a proposed endowment fund for former GAM combatants.