The Indonesian president’s cat has received state protection

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s cat, named Bobby Kertanegara, has become the center of public attention.

This happened after a video of his appearance at a public event accompanied by security personnel appeared online.

The video sparked controversy about the permissibility of using state resources to ensure the safety of the head of state’s pet.

The video, taken during the Cat Lovers Social Day 2025 event in Jakarta, shows the cat being wheeled in a special stroller accompanied by at least three police officers.

The Indonesian president’s cat has been granted state protection. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s cat named Bobby Kertanegara became the center of public attention after a video appeared online.
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Social media users expressed their displeasure that a force paid for from the budget was being allocated to protect the animal.

One commenter wrote, “Guarding a cat at taxpayers’ expense?”

In response to the criticism, Indonesia’s deputy secretary of state said Bobby is officially considered part of presidential property and therefore subject to state protection.