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

Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana

Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana was a pioneer in the reform of Indonesian language and literature, born on February 11, 1908.

Born in Mandailing Natal, he initiated the First Indonesian Language Congress in 1938.

Sutan founded the magazine Pujangga Baru and led various language and education institutions.

Ali Sadikin

Ali Sadikin was the former Governor of DKI Jakarta, born on July 7, 1928, in Sumedang, West Java.

As Governor, he promoted urban development through the Mohammad Husni Thamrin project, which improved thousands of hectares of residential areas.

He also expanded healthcare services, education, and established cultural spaces like Taman Ismail Marzuki and the Jakarta Arts Council.

Sultan Muhammad Ali Abdul Jalil Muazzam Syah

Sultan Muhammad Ali Abdul Jalil Muazzam Syah was born in 1730 in Siak, Riau. He is recognized as a national hero for his contribution to armed struggle.

As the Commander-in-Chief of the Siak Kingdom, Sultan Muhammad Ali Abdul Jalil Muazzam Syah led the resistance against the Dutch East Indies Company (VOC).

General (Ret.) Maraden Panggabean

General (Ret.) Maraden Panggabean held various top positions, including Army Chief of Staff (KSAD), Commander of ABRI, and Minister of Defense and Security.

Born on June 29, 1922, in North Tapanuli, he also served on the Supreme Advisory Council.

Major General (Ret.) Soengkono

Major General (Ret.) Soengkono was born on January 1, 1911, in Purbalingga, Central Java. He was awarded the title of national hero for his contributions to national defense.

In September 1945, he led the People's Security Agency (BKR) in Surabaya.

Through this body, he coordinated various fighter groups and divided Surabaya into six defense sectors to face the Allies' attacks on November 10, 1945.

Air Marshal (Ret.) R. Suryadi Suryadarma

Born in Banyuwangi, East Java, on December 6, 1912, Suryadi was the first Chief of Air Staff (KSAU) serving for nearly 16 years.

Suryadi laid the foundation for the development of national air power through pilot education, establishing the first flight school in Kertajati, and developing air force units.

K.H. M. Yusuf Hasyim

K.H. M. Yusuf Hasyim was born on August 3, 1929, in Jombang, East Java.

He joined the Hizbullah Brigade and became a company commander during the battle on November 10, 1945.

After Hizbullah merged into the Indonesian National Army (TNI) in 1947, he held the rank of First Lieutenant.