Aceh Tamiang, Jan. 1 -- President Prabowo Subianto has stressed that leaders must be prepared to face insults, slander, and criticism, but should not lose their spirit in carrying out their duties and responsibilities to the public.

Prabowo made the remarks while delivering directions at a limited meeting attended by ten ministers, Aceh Governor Muzakir Manaf, Deputy Governor Fadhlullah, and Aceh Tamiang District Head Armia Pahmi at the Danantara Housing Development site in Aceh Tamiang District, Aceh, on Thursday.

In his address, Prabowo highlighted the tendency of some parties to view government activities from a consistently negative perspective.

He cited criticism often directed at the presence of state officials at disaster sites,...