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, previously a controversial Indonesian general and defense minister, was inaugurated as Indonesia's eighth president. Backed by outgoing President Joko Widodo, he promises to continue Widodo's policies,