President Prabowo Subianto Honors Marsinah at Museum Inauguration in East Java

President Prabowo Subianto is welcomed by people of Nganjuk regency, East Java province, Saturday (05/16). (Photo by: BPMI of Presidential Secretariat)

President Prabowo Subianto Saturday (05/16) inaugurated the Marsinah Museum and Shelter House in Nganjuk regency, East Java Province.

Marsinah is an Indonesian National Hero renown as a champion of workers’ rights.

Upon arrival at Anjuk Ladang Stadium, the President was welcomed by Chief of the Indonesian National Police Gen. Pol. Listyo Sigit Prabowo, Governor of East Java Khofifah Indar Parawansa, Military Regional Commander V/Brawijaya Maj. Gen. Rudy Saladin, and East Java Police Chief Inspector General Nanang Avianto.

The Head of State then proceeded directly to the inauguration site in the Maung car.

During his journey, the President was greeted by cheers by people lining the streets, including schoolchildren and workers from various areas across East Java province who came to voice their support and hopes.

The President was seen greeting the public several times from atop the Maung, with smiles and waves answered by enthusiastic cheers from the crowd.

A worker from Pasuruan regency, East Java province, Sutaji, said that he came to greet the President and to honor Marsinah’s struggle, which he regards as a symbol of Indonesian labor resistance.

He added that workers’ enthusiasm for the inauguration of the museum was especially strong because Marsinah holds a special place in the hearts of workers.

“For today, the workers’ enthusiasm to come to Marsinah’s hometown, as a national labor hero, is truly tremendous. Long live her spirit in our hearts!” he said.

Sutaji also expressed his hope to the President that workers’ lives will improve and become more prosperous.

“I hope workers can enjoy a more decent and better life. Thank you, Mr. President,” Sutaji said. (BPMI of Presidential Secretariat) (GWH/EP)