Government: Conferment of National Hero Title to 19 Figures Passed Through Layered Mechanism

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The Head of the Government Communication Agency (Bakom) of the Republic of Indonesia, Syahganda Nainggolan, stated that the conferment of the National Hero title to 19 figures by President Prabowo Subianto has undergone a thorough and layered evaluation process.

“The awarding of the National Hero title is not a sudden process but is carried out through a measurable and accountable state mechanism,” said Syahganda in a formal statement on Tuesday (10/11/2026).

According to Syahganda, these 19 individuals have made significant contributions and services to the nation and the country.

He explained that each name designated has been proposed by the public and subsequently reviewed by the Regional Title Research and Assessment Team (TP2GD).

The TP2GD team comprises various members, including academics, religious leaders, and community figures.

He continued, the results of these evaluations are then analyzed by the central-level research and assessment team under the coordination of the Ministry of Social Affairs.

After this, the proposed names are discussed in a meeting of the Council for Titles, Honors, and Distinctions, before recommendations are submitted to President Prabowo Subianto.

Syahganda elaborated that President Prabowo reiterated the importance of preserving and continuing heroic values in current national life.

“These values are an essential part of Indonesia's journey in building a stronger, united, and sovereign future,” concluded Syahganda.

19 Latest National Heroes

The 19 figures who received the National Hero title this year include retired Army General Maraden Panggabean, retired Police General Hoegeng Iman Santoso, Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana, RM Margono Djojohadikusumo, KH M Yusuf Hasyim, Ali Sastroamidjojo, Sultan Ibrahim Chaliluddin, Kiai Muslim Muhammad Khalifah, and retired Army General M Jusuf.

Also included are retired Marshal R Suryadi Suryadarma, KH Abbas Abdul Jamil, Abdul Muthalib Sangadji, Ali Sadikin, Fransiscus Xaverius Seda, Lieutenant Colonel Moch Sroedji, Sultan Muhammad Ali Abdul Jalil Muazzam Syah, KH Wasyid, Major General Soengkono, and Mohamad Roem.