Profiles of 19 National Heroes 2026 Awarded by Prabowo: From Margono to Hoegeng

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - President Prabowo Subianto awarded the title of national hero to 19 figures at the Palace in Jakarta on Tuesday (10/11/2026).

This award was given based on the Presidential Decree of the Republic of Indonesia (Keppres) No. 93/TK/Year 2026 concerning the Award of National Hero Titles.

"The awarding of the title of national hero to those whose names, ranks, and regions of origin are listed in this decision is a tribute and high honor for their extraordinary services, as they once led and fought armed or political struggles in other fields to attain and defend the independence, as well as to realize the glory of the nation and state," reads the excerpt from the presidential decree announced at the State Palace.

Here are brief profiles of the 19 national heroes designated by Prabowo, sourced from the Ministry of Social Affairs' Instagram account:

General (Ret.) Hoegeng Iman Santoso

Hoegeng was born on October 4, 1921, in Pekalongan, Central Java. He is known as the fifth Chief of Police, recognized for his courage in enforcing the law without bias.

One of his significant contributions includes handling the Sum Kuning case and implementing road safety policies through the 1971 Helmet Mandate.

R.M. Margono Djojohadikusumo

R.M. Margono Djojohadikusumo was the grandfather of President Prabowo Subianto, born on May 16, 1894, in Purbalingga, Central Java.

He founded Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) and was instrumental in establishing a national bank that played a role in issuing the Indonesian Republic Currency (ORI).

Margono also played a key role in facing the Dutch economic blockade and conducting economic diplomacy during the Round Table Conference.

Tangkapan layar Youtube Sekretariat Presiden. Raden Mas Margono Djojohadikusumo receiving the national hero title from President Prabowo Subianto at the Palace in Jakarta on Tuesday (10/11/2026).

Ali Sastroamidjojo

Ali Sastroamidjojo was born on May 21, 1903, in Grabag, Magelang, Central Java. He initiated and chaired the Asian-African Conference in Bandung in 1955.

This conference was attended by 29 countries and resulted in the Bandung Principles. Additionally, Ali served as Prime Minister.

Abdoel Moethalib Sangadji

Abdoel Moethalib Sangadji is recognized as a national hero in the fields of organizational struggle and education.

He was born on June 3, 1889, in Rohomoni, Maluku. He was active in fostering national awareness through the Islamic Union.

Moreover, he established schools and madrasahs in Samarinda and Maluku to provide educational access for the community during the colonial period.

Franciscus Xaverius Seda

Franciscus Xaverius Seda, often referred to as Frans Seda, was born in Sikka, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), on October 4, 1926.

He was awarded as a national hero for his contributions to politics, economics, and national development.

Frans Seda fought to defend the independence through the KRIS Brigade and the Small Sunda Brigade.

Additionally, he served as Minister of Finance during the presidency of Indonesia's second president, Soeharto.