Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto greeted medical personnel of the Indonesian Military (TNI) before their departure for a humanitarian mission to the Middle East. The briefing took place at the Defense Ministry in Jakarta on August 7, 2024.

Prabowo's spokesperson, Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak, explained that the decision to limit media access was part of a strategy to ensure clear and concise communication. He emphasized that Prabowo would only make official statements during scheduled press conferences, allowing him to prepare his responses thoroughly.

This approach contrasts with the outgoing President Jokowi's style of directly addressing reporters during his official visits, sometimes leading to controversial statements. One notable example was Jokowi's defense of sand exports to Singapore, which he clarified as sediment rather than sea sand.