President Prabowo Confers National Hero Title to 19 National Figures

President Prabowo Subianto Tuesday (11/10) conferred National Hero title to 19 national figures in a stately ceremony held the State Palace, Jakarta, on Monday (11/10). The title conferment ceremony is a part of the agenda to commemorate the 2026 National Heroes Day.

The ceremony began with the singing of national anthem Indonesia Raya, followed by a moment of silence led by President Prabowo as a form of respect to honor the service and sacrifice of the heroes who have fought for the nation and country.

“Let us observe a moment of silence to remember and honor the spirit and service of the nation’s heroes who have sacrificed their body and soul for the independence, honor, and advancement of the Indonesian nation,” he said.

Afterwards, Presidential Military Secretary Major General TNI Wahyu Yudhayana read Decree of President of the Republic of Indonesia on the National Hero title before the President conferred the title to the heirs of the national figures.

During the ceremony, President Prabowo officially bestowed National Hero title to 19 national figures, namely:

1. The late General of Police (Ret.) Drs. Hoegeng Iman Santoso, a figure from Jakarta province, who made significant contributions to bureaucratic reform and served as a role model of honesty and integrity in his service to the nation.
2. The late R.M. Margono Djojohadikusumo, a figure from Central Java province, who was recognized as a National Hero for his contributions to politics and economics. He made outstanding contributions to the struggle for independence, serving as the 62^nd member of BPUPKI (the Investigating Committee for Preparatory Work for Independence), becoming the first Chairman of Indonesia’s Supreme Advisory Council in 1945, founding Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) in 1946, and serving as a member of the Good Offices Committee (Komisi Tiga Negara), as well as participating in the Roem–Royen negotiations and the 1949 Round Table Conference.
3. The late M.R. Ali Sastroamidjojo, a figure from East Java province, who made significant contributions to politics and diplomacy. He played a major role in organizing the 1955 Asian-African Conference to strengthen solidarity among nations in their opposition to colonialism.
4. The late Abdoel Moethalib Sangadji, a figure from Maluku province, who made significant contributions to the armed struggle and politics. He fought against colonial rule through various organizations and inspired the people by raising the Indonesian Red and White flag. He died in Yogyakarta in 1949.
5. The late Drs. Franciscus Xaverius Seda, a figure from East Nusa Tenggara province, who made significant contributions to politics and diplomacy.
6. The late Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana, a figure from Jakarta province, who made significant contributions to language and literature, particularly in the development of Indonesian language and literature.
7. The late General of the Marine Corps (Ret.) Ali Sadikin, a figure from Jakarta province, who made significant contributions to the armed struggle and politics.
8. The late Sultan Muhammad Ali Abdul Jalil Muazzam Syah (Marhum Pekan), a figure from Riau province, who made significant contributions to the armed struggle, particularly through his leadership in the Guntung War against the Dutch East India Company (VOC).
9. The late General of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (Ret.) Maraden Panggabean, a figure from North Sumatra province, who made significant contributions to the armed struggle, particularly in leading border defense operations during the Indonesia–Malaysia Confrontation.
10. The late Major General of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (Ret.) Soengkono, a figure from East Java province, who made significant contributions to the armed struggle by leading and organizing popular resistance during the Battle of Surabaya on 10 November 1945, and defending Indonesia’s sovereignty against Dutch Military Aggression.
11. The late Air Chief Marshal of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (Ret.) Raden Suryadi Suryadarma, a figure from West Java province, who made significant contributions to the armed struggle and bureaucratic reform, particularly in establishing and developing the Indonesian Air Force (AURI).
12. The late K.H. Muhammad Yusuf Hasyim, a figure from East Java province, who made significant contributions to the armed struggle and Islamic education.
13. The late K.H. Wasyid, a figure from Banten province, who made significant contributions to the armed struggle and religious affairs.
14. The late Muslim Muhammad Khalifah, also known as Kiai Modjo, a figure from North Sulawesi province, who made significant contributions to the armed struggle and religious affairs. He was an Islamic scholar and military commander during the Java War, led by Prince Diponegoro.
15. The late Mohamad Roem, a figure from Jakarta province, who made significant contributions to diplomatic efforts and politics.
16. The late K.H. Abbas Abdul Jamil, a figure from West Java province, who made significant contributions to the armed struggle and Islamic education.
17. The late General of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (Ret.) Muhammad Jusuf, a figure from South Sulawesi province, who made significant contributions to the armed struggle and politics.
18. The late Sultan Ibrahim Chaliluddin, a figure from East Kalimantan province, who made significant contributions to the armed struggle, particularly in protecting the people from taxation and forced labor.
19. The late Lieutenant Colonel Moch. Sroedji, a figure from East Java province, who made significant contributions to the armed struggle by leading the 3^rd Brigade of East Java through the Wingate Action guerrilla strategy to defend Indonesia’s independence.

Following the title conferment ceremony, the event concluded with a congratulatory session, led by President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming, followed by the other invited guests in attendance.

The conferment of national heroes title represents the state’s recognition and tribute to the contributions, struggles, and dedication of these figures throughout Indonesia’s history. The Government expressed hope that the spirit of struggle, exemplary conduct, and heroic values demonstrated by these national figures will continue to be remembered and serve as an inspiration for future generations in carrying forward the efforts to advance Indonesia. (BPMI of Presidential Secretariat) (RAS/MMB)