September 9, 2025 | 07:46 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Here are the highlights: What to Know About Gemini AI's Viral Miniature Action Figure Generator; Palace Denies Prabowo Targeting Jokowi's Loyalists in Cabinet Reshuffle; and Prabowo Claims Economy Remains Stable Thanks to Pro-People Elites.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. What to Know About Gemini AI's Viral Miniature Action Figure Generator
Social media has recently been flooded with digital action figure photos generated through a unique new feature from Gemini AI.
Users are transforming their portraits, group photos, and even everyday activities, such as riding motorcycles or driving cars, into digital miniatures that resemble professional collectible figurines displayed on a desk.
The trend has quickly gone viral across Instagram, TikTok, and X, while also dominating Google Trends searches in the past two days with keywords such as “prompt Gemini AI,” “Google Gemini miniatures,” and “action figures.”
2. Palace Denies Prabowo Targeting Jokowi's Loyalists in Cabinet Reshuffle
Indonesia’s Minister of State Secretary, Prasetyo Hadi, denied speculation that President Prabowo Subianto’s recent cabinet reshuffle targeted figures close to former president Joko Widodo.
“There are no specific individuals being represented. These are the best sons of the Indonesian nation,” said Prasetyo, who also serves as the president’s spokesperson, at the Presidential Palace Complex in Central Jakarta on Monday, September 8, 2025.
Prabowo inaugurated four new ministers and one deputy minister in the Red and White Cabinet. One appointment followed the change in status of the Hajj Organizing Agency (BP) into a ministry, while others came as replacements for outgoing ministers.
3. Prabowo Claims Economy Remains Stable Thanks to Pro-People Elites
President Prabowo Subianto asserted that Indonesia’s economy remains stable despite two weeks of nationwide demonstrations. He credited the resilience to the awareness of national leaders who prioritize the interests of the country and its people over factional or group agendas.
“I believe we will recover faster,” Prabowo said during a media briefing in Hambalang, Bogor, West Java, on Saturday, September 6, 2025, according to the presidential communication team.
Prabowo emphasized that Indonesia’s economic and political fundamentals are strong, pointing to positive indicators across the board. He highlighted the success of government initiatives such as the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program, which has reached 25 million beneficiaries so far.
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Elite Intrigues Behind the Disturbances
3 jam lalu
Police discovered the involvement of soldiers in the violent demonstrations in August. Simmering conflict between elites.
Prabowo Claims Economy Remains Stable Thanks to Pro-People Elites
6 jam lalu
Prabowo cites several reasons why the Indonesian economy remains stable despite mass demonstrations over the past two weeks.
Prabowo Says There Are Parties Trying to Diminish Public Trust in Government
6 jam lalu
Prabowo responds to the recent unrest and emphasizes the government's commitment to engaging in dialogue with all elements of society.
Rights Watchdog Urges Prabowo to Halt TNI Cyber Unit's Social Media Patrols
8 jam lalu
ICJR urged President Prabowo to curb the TNI Cyber Unit, saying it exceeded its authority by probing government critic Ferry Irwandi.
Palace Denies Prabowo Targeting Jokowi's Loyalists in Cabinet Reshuffle
9 jam lalu
State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi has denied claims that President Prabowo's cabinet reshuffle targeted loyalists of former president Joko Widodo.
Indonesia's Stock Index Opens in the Red Zone After Prabowo Replaces Sri Mulyani
9 jam lalu
The Stock Exchange Composite Index (IHSG) opened in the red zone today, following the recent Cabinet reshuffle by President Prabowo Subianto.
Rupiah Today Predicted to Slide Further to 16,550 per USD After Sri Mulyani's Exit
9 jam lalu
The weakening of the rupiah today is mainly due to the negative response from the market to the replacement of Finance Minister Sri Mulyani.
Sri Mulyani's Controversial Statements Before Being Replaced by Prabowo
9 jam lalu
Indonesia's Ex-Finance Minister Sri Mulyani has become the target of public anger after making several controversial statements. What are they?
Prabowo Plans to Expand Indonesian Military Involvement Beyond Defense Matters
10 jam lalu
Indonesian President Prabowo wants the military to be involved in non-defense matters, one of which is handling food security.
Sri Mulyani's Replacement as Indonesian Finance Minister Repeatedly Served Under Luhut
11 jam lalu
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto appoints Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa as the new finance minister, replacing Sri Mulyani in the cabinet reshuffle.
