President Prabowo Confers Honorary Medals on Police Units at the 79th Anniversary of Bhayangkara
President Prabowo Subianto confers the Nugraha Sakanti Honorary Medal at the commemoration ceremony of the 79th Anniversary of Bhayangkara held at the National Monument (Monas), Jakarta, Tuesday (07/02). (Photo by: BPMI of Presidential Secretariat)
President Prabowo Subianto Tuesday (07/01) conferred the Nugraha Sakanti Honorary Medal on seven Indonesian National Police (Polri) units during the commemoration ceremony of the 79th Anniversary of Bhayangkara at the National Monument (Monas) in Jakarta.
The conferment of the medals reflects the state’s recognition of the police force’s outstanding service, professionalism, and dedication in upholding national security and supporting Indonesia’s development.
Held in a solemn ceremony, the medals were granted based on Presidential Decree No. 49/TK/2025 on the Nugraha Sakanti Honorary Medal dated July 1, 2025, which marked President Prabowo’s first official tribute to the police since taking office.
The seven police units received the Nugraha Sakanti award, are as follows:
- The Inspectorate of General Supervision (Irwasum Polri);
- The Intelligence and Security Agency (Baintelkam Polri);
- The Human Resources Staff (SSDM Polri);
- The Public Relations Division (Humas Polri);
- The Police Profession and Security Division (Propam);
- The Aceh Regional Police; and
- The South Sumatra Regional Police.
In a separate decree, the President also conferred the Bintang Bhayangkara Nararya under Presidential Decree No. 50/TK/2025 dated July 1, 2025, an honorary medal granted for distinguished service and exemplary conduct, on three individual officers.
The recipients are as follows:
- Senior Commissioner of Police Leonard Marojahan Sinambela, Commander of Detachment B, Internal Affairs Division (Ropaminal) of the Police Profession and Security Division (Propam);
- Police Commissioner Rina Lestari, Head of the Evaluation and Supervision Section (Sibinev), Sub-directorate of Community Police Officers (Subditbhabinkamtibmas), Directorate of Community Development (Ditbinmas), West Java Regional Police; and
- Chief Police Brigadier Didik Darmanto, Operations Officer of Company 1, Battalion B, Regiment II, Mobile Brigade Corps of the Indonesian National Police.
On that occasion, the President underscored that the awards represent not only recognition of outstanding performance, but also a reaffirmation of the spirit of dedication and integrity that must be upheld by all members of the National Police.
“I see that the National Police are now showing commendable progress. I have observed how our police are taking initiative, taking a role, being present among the people, and even contributing to efforts that improve national food security. For that, I extend my deepest gratitude,” the President remarked. (BPMI of Presidential Secretariat) (RIF/MUR)
