President Prabowo Subianto paid a visit to the funeral of the late Major General (Ret.) Eddie Marzuki Nalapraya, a significant figure in Indonesian pencak silat, at the Pencak Silat Training Center in Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII), East Jakarta. President Prabowo, wearing a brown safari suit and black peci cap, arrived at 3:45 p.m. to offer his condolences to Eddie’s family, pay respects to his casket, and comfort his loved ones. He lauded Eddie Nalapraya for his role as a national independence fighter and former IPSI Chairman, underscoring the importance of pencak silat in shaping the nation’s character. Recognizing Eddie’s unwavering dedication, President Prabowo emphasized his tireless efforts to promote pencak silat at home and abroad. Eddie Nalapraya received the posthumous Bintang Mahaputera award in recognition of his lifelong accomplishments. President Prabowo concluded his speech with prayers for Eddie Nalapraya’s eternal peace, bidding farewell to the esteemed figure and acknowledging his profound influence on Indonesian pencak silat.
Prabowo Mourns Passing of Indonesian Pencak Silat Champion
