Accompanying Prabowo, Gibran Stands Next to Muzani at the National Hero Title Award Ceremony

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto was accompanied by Vice President (Wapres) Gibran Rakabuming at an event honoring 19 individuals with the title of National Hero.

According to observations from Kompas.com, Prabowo wore a gray suit while Gibran was dressed in a black suit during the ceremony.

Prabowo stood in front of the families and relatives of the 19 figures receiving the National Hero title.

Meanwhile, Gibran was among the guests and stood next to MPR RI Chairman Ahmad Muzani.

Several other ministers also attended the event, including State Secretary (Mensesneg) Prasetyo Hadi, Minister of Social Affairs Saifullah Yusuf, Minister of Culture Fadli Zon, Minister of Human Development and Culture Sugiono, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Balil Lahadalia, and Coordinating Minister for Law and Human Rights Imipas Yusril Ihza Mahendra.

During this moment, Prabowo will confer titles upon several prominent figures.

One of the names reportedly receiving the National Hero title is economist Raden Mas Margono Djojohadikusumo, who is also the grandfather of President Prabowo Subianto.

Minister of Social Affairs Saifullah Yusuf, also known as Gus Ipul, previously stated that economist Raden Mas Margono Djojohadikusumo, the grandfather of Prabowo Subianto, has met the criteria to become a National Hero.

"Yes, Mr. Margono is one of those who meets the criteria and we have proposed him," said Gus Ipul at the Palace Complex in Jakarta on Monday (9/11/2026).

However, he asked the public to wait for the official announcement expected the following day.

Additionally, another proposed name for the National Hero title is retired Police General Hoegeng Iman Santoso, who served as the Chief of the Indonesian National Police from 1968 to 1971.

There are also two other figures proposed by the DKI Jakarta provincial government, namely former DKI Jakarta Governor Lt. Gen. KKO (Ret.) Ali Sadikin and the writer and cultural figure Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana.

The Governor of DKI Jakarta, Pramono Anung, stated that these three figures have a long track record and significant contributions to Jakarta and Indonesia.

"They are role models for the police, and everyone surely knows of their contributions. General Hoegeng remains a favorite for anyone wishing to pursue a career in policing and serve the nation and state," Pramono said during the Heroes' Day ceremony at Jakarta City Hall on Tuesday (10/11/2026).

The proposal from the DKI Jakarta provincial government has been approved by President Prabowo Subianto. Pramono announced that the state will officially confer the title of National Hero to these three figures on November 10, 2026.