Prabowo Subianto was inaugurated Sunday as the eighth president of the world’s most populous Muslim-majority nation, completing his journey from an ex-general accused of rights abuses during the dark days of Indonesia’s military dictatorship to the presidential palace.

In succeeding Joko Widodo to the presidency, Prabowo is expected to take a more hands-on and personal approach to major policy areas.

Prabowo Subianto, former general and defense minister, has been inaugurated as Indonesia's president. Known for overcoming past controversies, Subianto completed his ascent to leadership, supported by thousands,