The term “gemoy”, often used to describe something adorable or endearing, has been co-opted by the Prabowo camp in a calculated move to soften the image of a candidate otherwise known for his ...

Who is Prabowo Subianto, the man likely to be Indonesia’s next president? ... For her, it was because the controversial general was “Si Gemoy”, which means “cute” in Indonesia.

Why a Prabowo presidency should make everyone nervous The former military commander is an ultranationalist who has waited decades to lead Indonesia. He’s also strategic, smart and volatile.

Once dogged by kidnapping and torture allegations, Prabowo Subianto is now Indonesia's frontrunner. ... The gushing response has dubbed him "gemoy", a moniker for all things cuddly and adorable.

He sought to paint himself in a more sympathetic light during his 2024 election campaign, however, adopting the moniker “Si Gemoy” or “The Cutie” and dancing on stage at rallies.

Prabowo and Jokowi on stage together at Gerindra's 17th anniversary celebration in Bogor, ... However, he has not been taking lightly the criticism of his bloated Cabinet (kabinet gemoy).