Jakarta, May 1 -- Deputy Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Eddy Soeparno praised President Prabowo Subianto for attending the May Day mass gathering at the National Monument (Monas), Central Jakarta, on Thursday.

"President Prabowo is the first president in the reform era to join workers at a May Day event, following in the footsteps of President Soekarno during similar celebrations in 1965. President Prabowo deserves recognition for this," he remarked.

In a statement received here, Soeparno viewed the president's presence as a sign of the government's commitment to supporting laborers and advocating for their interests.

The parliamentarian then highlighted the workforce's crucial role in achieving the country's eight...