Jakarta, Indonesia Sentinel — Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia’s newly inaugurated president, is known for his love of cats, particularly his pet Bobby Kertanegara, who has gained significant attention on social media.
Bobby Kertanegara its a stray cat adopted by Prabowo, has become a viral sensation due to his adorable appearance and the special care he receives from the president.
Bobby’s journey to fame started when President Prabowo found him on the street and decided to take him in. After giving him proper care and attention, Bobby became part of the family.
Now, with Prabowo officially serving as Indonesia’s president, Bobby has also moved into the Presidential Palace, arriving in style with a luxury stroller.
The public got a glimpse of Bobby’s new life at the palace through a social media post by Indonesian businessman Anindya Bakrie. Anindya shared a picture of Bobby in his stroller, with the caption, “Waiting for RI 1 (President) with @bobbykertanegara,” referring to Bobby by his full name.
In the photo, Bobby is seen lounging in a custom-made cream-colored stroller with his name embroidered on it. The post quickly went viral in social media, with Indonesian netizens flooding the comment section with lighthearted remarks and jokes about Bobby’s newfound fame and high status in the Presidential Palace.
“Bobby is now the highest-ranking cat in Indonesia,” one commenter quipped, while others jokingly mentioned how even the presidential security detail wouldn’t dare to disturb Bobby’s peace.
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Bobby’s popularity reflects Prabowo’s unique connection with his pets and has further humanized his public image, capturing the hearts of cat lovers and the general public alike. As Bobby settles into his new palace home, his journey from street cat to presidential pet serves as a charming backdrop to Prabowo’s rise to the highest office in Indonesia.
(Becky)
