Did Prabowo Subianto’s TikTok makeover impact the Indonesian election results?

Prabowo Subianto shows off his 'gemoy' dance moves during a campaign e
Prabowo Subianto shows off his 'gemoy' dance moves during a campaign event.
Prabowo Subianto shows off his 'gemoy' dance moves during a campaign event. The apparent victor of Indonesia's election looked to TikTok to woo young voters. But did he manage to win hearts, minds and votes? - Anita Wahid. ANU School of Culture, History and Language Prabowo Subianto, 72, Indonesia's current defence minister and former military general won the quick count in last week's election. While the official vote count takes months to finalise, he looks set to be the Southeast Asian nation's next president. There are many factors explaining his victory. But you shouldn't overlook the power of Indonesia's love of social media.
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