Prabowo Awards Bintang Jasa to 23 Volunteers and Officials, Guarantees Education for Victims' Children

KOMPAS.com – President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto awarded the honorary title of Bintang Jasa to 23 volunteers and officials who either lost their lives or were injured while undertaking forest and land fire management (karhutla) and natural disaster response in several areas across Indonesia.

The awards were presented during a meeting with the families of the volunteers and officials at the Bogor Presidential Palace, West Java, on Friday (13/11/2026).

During the occasion, Prabowo extended his condolences to the families of the volunteers and officials who fell while performing humanitarian duties.

“On behalf of the government, the nation, and the state, as well as on behalf of all the people of Indonesia and personally, I wish to convey my deepest condolences for the sacrifice of the volunteers and officials who are the husbands or parents of those present here this afternoon,” Prabowo stated in a press release received by Kompas.com on Friday (13/11/2026).

Prabowo acknowledged that losing a family member is tremendously difficult. Therefore, he assured that the government will continue to provide attention and support to the bereaved families.

“However, on behalf of the state and the government of Indonesia, I want to convey that you will not face the future alone. The state will accompany you. We will provide assistance so that you can live safely and comfortably,” Prabowo emphasized.

Dok Tim Media Presiden The volunteers and officials who lost their lives while performing humanitarian duties received Bintang Jasa from President Prabowo.

In addition to financial assistance, the government is also committed to ensuring the educational continuity of the children of the fallen volunteers and officials by providing full scholarships all the way to the highest education levels.

Prabowo mentioned that he has instructed the coordinating ministers and relevant ministers to ensure that these children receive the best educational access available.

“I have instructed the coordinating ministers and ministers to ensure that your children will enter our best schools, including SMA Taruna Nusantara, SMA Garuda, and the best government elementary and middle schools,” Prabowo revealed.

According to Prabowo, while the assistance and educational guarantee cannot replace the loss experienced by the families, this support demonstrates the government’s responsibility and attention to the families of volunteers and officials who have dedicated themselves to the community.

“This clearly cannot replace your loss, but at least you are not alone,” he added.

23 Recipients of Bintang Jasa:

During the event, Prabowo awarded the Bintang Jasa Pratama honor to 15 volunteers and officials who lost their lives and the Bintang Jasa Nararya to eight other recipients.

Here is the list of the award recipients:

Bintang Jasa Pratama:

1. The late Ahmadin
2. The late Dudi Firmansyah
3. The late Aries Sutio Luthfil Hadi
4. The late Nurdin (Amang Udin)
5. The late Sukaris
6. The late Suraji
7. The late Akhmad Rizani
8. The late Munawi
9. The late Padayya
10. The late Nurhafiz Akbar R.H., S.H., M.H.
11. The late Wisnu Yuda Pratama
12. The late Hendra Rony Wagiyanata
13. The late Heri Prasetyo
14. The late Sefriel Ardiansyah
15. The late Yayan Supyansuri

Bintang Jasa Nararya:

1. Muhamad Lutpi Fariddudin, S.Tr.AP.
2. Maria Atriany Juman, S.Kep., Ns.
3. dr Yona Sarah Pardede, Sp.OG
4. dr Maria Yosepha Pramithasari Jo, Sp.A.
5. dr Melinda Anastasya Irene Bella
6. Inayati Muharini, A.M.Keb.
7. Situah Kami, A.M.K.
8. dr Siti Tari Salsa