Jakarta, Oct. 21 -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto emphasized that the government would continue working to safeguard national interests amid various global challenges, including developments in financial markets and issues related to Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI).

Prabowo acknowledged that Indonesia still faced challenges and had more work to do to meet public expectations.

"We have done a good job, but we know that the challenges remain enormous. Our people expect more, and we still face many difficulties and disruptions. We continue to face obstacles," he said at a Plenary Cabinet meeting in Jakarta on Wednesday.

Prabowo expressed his confidence in Indonesia's ability and resilience to withstand various pressure...