Jakarta, Aug. 23 -- President Prabowo Subianto was visibly moved after hearing testimonies from several students of Sekolah Rakyat (People's School) while delivering a message during a recent event.

On that occasion, the President encouraged the students not to feel inferior about their backgrounds.

"They love their parents. Their parents work hard. Their parents have yet to truly enjoy the fruits of independence," Prabowo said in a statement released by the Ministry of Social Affairs on Saturday.

He emphasized that such conditions are what drive him and other national leaders to continue striving to deliver true independence for all Indonesians.

"I have seen glimmers of hope," he said.

"Dear children, respect your parents. Love your...