Today's Top 3 News: Prabowo Calls Himself a Micromanager at Tokyo Business Forum

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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Here are the highlights: Prabowo Calls Himself a Micromanager at Tokyo Business Forum; Trump Threatens to Bomb Iran Desalination Plants If Talks Fail; and Prabowo Meets South Korea's Lee Jae-myung at Blue House Today.

The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:

1. Prabowo Calls Himself a Micromanager at Tokyo Business Forum

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto feels guilty for being a leader who is too concerned with details. During the Japan-Indonesia Business Forum in Tokyo, Japan, Prabowo referred to himself as a micromanager, meaning a boss who excessively controls the work of his subordinates, down to the smallest details.

"I am a hands-on manager," said Prabowo in Tokyo on Monday, March 30, 2026.

According to Prabowo, his assistants in the cabinet also call him a micromanager. Prabowo acknowledged this. "Yes, I admit I am a micromanager. I will call my ministers at 2 AM or 5 AM and ask for the price of eggs today," he said.

He admitted to regretting his leadership style. Based on reports he has received, several ministers and senior officials have experienced exhaustion and needed medical treatment.

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2. Trump Threatens to Bomb Iran Desalination Plants If Talks Fail

US President Donald Trump again threatened to "blow up" various civilian infrastructure in Iran, including all of the country's desalination plants, on Monday. If carried out, this would threaten the water supply for millions of people and constitute a war crime, experts say.

The US president regularly warns Iran about possible US attacks on energy and power facilities, but on Monday, he added water stations to the target list.

"The United States of America is in serious discussions with A NEW, AND MORE REASONABLE, REGIME to end our Military Operations in Iran," Trump wrote in a social media post, as reported by Al Jazeera.

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3. Prabowo Meets South Korea's Lee Jae-myung at Blue House Today

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met with his South Korean counterpart Lee Jae-myung on Wednesday morning, April 1, 2026, at Cheong Wa Dae, also known as the Blue House. Indonesia's Presidential Secretariat's live broadcast displayed the official state welcome ceremony for Prabowo's arrival.

President Lee Jae-myung was seen awaiting the arrival of Prabowo and his entourage. When the black car carrying Prabowo arrived, President Lee welcomed him immediately. The two national leaders were seen shaking hands and embracing.

President Prabowo and President Lee then participated in the state welcome ceremony, where both countries' national anthems, 'Aegukga' and 'Indonesia Raya,' were played.

Today's Top 3 News: Trump Threatens to Bomb Iran Desalination Plants If Talks Fail

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