Prabowo delays naming vice president replacement after Shenzhen trip

President Prabowo Subianto delayed naming a replacement for the vice president until he returns from visits to Manila, Philippines, and Shenzhen, China. In Palu, Central Sulawesi, while attending the Tanwir and the 114th Milad of Muhammadiyah, Prabowo said that after the overseas agenda he must decide on a figure to fill the vacant vice president post after Gibran Rakabuming Raka stepped down. He did not mention any names or criteria for the candidates under consideration. ANTARA also reported that the China trip is related to the APEC summit on 18-19 November 2026. Under Article 8 paragraph (2) of the 1945 Constitution, if the vice president post becomes vacant, MPR must hold a session no later than 60 days to elect a vice president from two nominees submitted by the president.