In Memory of General Subagyo HS, Minister Sjafrie: The Deceased Was the Nation’s Best Son

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Indonesian Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin described retired Army General Subagyo Hadi Siswoyo as one of the nation's finest sons.

The late general served the military and the country for many years before passing away on Monday (19/10/2026).

“The late General Subagyo Hadi Siswoyo is one of the nation's finest sons who dedicated a long service to the Indonesian National Army (TNI) and the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia,” Sjafrie wrote in a post on his Instagram account on Tuesday (20/10/2026).

Meanwhile, President Prabowo Subianto, who was a subordinate of Subagyo Hadi Siswoyo during his time in the Special Forces Command (Kopassus), attended the memorial service at the Army Headquarters in Jakarta on Tuesday.

“In a solemn atmosphere, President Prabowo offered prayers for the late general and conveyed his condolences directly to the bereaved family,” Sjafrie noted.

According to Sjafrie, Prabowo's presence during this time of mourning was a sign of respect for Subagyo's services, dedication, and commitment to the nation and state.

After the memorial, Subagyo was laid to rest at the Kalibata Heroes Cemetery in South Jakarta.

The Indonesian military figure and former President's Advisory Council member, General Subagyo Hadi Siswoyo, passed away on Monday (19/10/2026).

This information was confirmed by Guntur Yudhiyanto, Deputy Secretary of the Gerindra Party in DIY.

“Yes, that’s true. As for where he passed, I haven't received that information yet,” he said over the phone on Monday.

Brief Profile

General Subagyo Hadi Siswoyo, known as Subagyo HS, was born in Piyungan, Bantul, Special Region of Yogyakarta, on June 12, 1946.

He was a retired high-ranking officer in the Army, graduated from the Indonesian Military Academy in 1970, and had a long career in the military.

One of the significant positions he held was Commander of Kopassus from 1994 to 1995.

During that time, Prabowo Subianto served as his deputy commander.

After Subagyo completed his term, Prabowo succeeded him as Commander of Kopassus in 1995.

Their professional relationship continued as a senior-junior dynamic within the TNI.

Subagyo’s career continued to grow until he served as Commander of Regional Military Command IV/Diponegoro, Deputy Chief of the Army Staff, and finally as Chief of Army Staff (KSAD) from February 1998 until November 1999.

He led the Army during Indonesia's political transition from the New Order to Reformasi.

In addition to his military career, Subagyo served as the Chairman of the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) from 1997 to 2001 and as a member of the Presidential Advisory Council during Joko Widodo's administration.

In June 2024, Prabowo, who was then serving as Minister of Defense, visited Subagyo at his home in Yogyakarta and referred to him as his commander.