Jakarta, Oct. 8 -- President Prabowo Subianto voiced optimism about Indonesia's future after observing industrial growth and downstreaming progress at the Indonesia Weda Bay Industrial Park (IWIP) in Central Halmahera, North Maluku.

"Some are suggesting that Indonesia faces a bleak outlook and is on the verge of collapse. Such predictions have become a monthly theme. But today I came here and saw a bright future for Indonesia," he said on Thursday.

Speaking at an event livestreamed by the Presidential Secretariat, Prabowo said developments at the industrial estate and his interactions with workers had reinforced his confidence in the country's future.

"I was welcomed by employees with high spirits and bright, cheerful faces. I did not ...