Politics · Indonesia · 9 hrs ago
Indonesia to announce 18 national hero awards on Heroes Day
President Prabowo Subianto is due to name 18 people as national heroes on Nov.
10, Indonesia's Heroes Day.
The awards recognize people for their contributions to the country.
Margono Djojohadikusumo, Prabowo's grandfather, is among the nominees proposed this year.
Indonesia's Social Affairs Ministry submitted more than 10 names after research and review by a team that included academics and historians.
The names were put forward by community groups, universities and other organizations before being reviewed and sent to Prabowo.
The final list is expected to be announced by Prabowo on Heroes Day.
President Prabowo Subianto is expected to announce 18 recipients of Indonesia’s national hero awards on Heroes Day, 10 November 2026.
Culture Minister Fadli Zon said Prabowo had selected the 18 recipients.
Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf said the names would be announced by the president.
The Social Affairs Ministry submitted more than 10 candidates after a review involving academics, historians and ministry officials.
Raden Mas Margono Djojohadikusumo, Prabowo’s grandfather, was among the candidates proposed.
- Who
- President Prabowo Subianto is expected to announce the recipients. Eighteen people have been selected.
- What
- Indonesia is to award national hero titles to 18 people.
- When
- 10 November 2026, Heroes Day.
- Where
- Jakarta. The announcement is expected to be made by the president.
- Why
- The awards recognize people’s service and contributions to Indonesia.
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The Social Affairs Ministry submitted more than 10 candidates to the Council for Titles, Decorations and Medals after research and assessment.
Saifullah Yusuf said the president would announce the recipients the following day.
Prabowo is expected to announce the 18 national hero award recipients on Heroes Day.
- Recipients selected
- 18
- Announcement date
- 10 November 2026
- Occasion
- Heroes Day
- Candidates proposed by Social Affairs Ministry
- More than 10
- Named proposed candidate
- Raden Mas Margono Djojohadikusumo
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What people are saying
God willing, hopefully the number of national hero award recipients will reach 18 people.
We have proposed more than 10 this year, after serious discussion, and all have met the requirements.
Mr. Margono is one of those who meets the requirements, and we proposed him.