Ex-general Prabowo Subianto confirmed as Indonesia’s next president

Prabowo Subianto has been confirmed the victor of last month’s presidential election (AP)

Prabowo Subianto, a former special forces general with ties to Indonesia’s current president and past dictatorship, has been confirmed as the victor of last month’s presidential election.

Two former governors he defeated in the poll have vowed to contest the result in court.