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Fishermen's Village Basic Military Training Participant Dies in Jakarta

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • A participant in Indonesia's Kampung Nelayan Merah Putih (KNMP) program, Novia Rahmadhani Sihotang, died during military-style basic training.
  • Novia experienced declining health on June 22 and was treated by the unit's medical team before being referred to a hospital.
  • The Ministry of Defense stated Novia likely had tuberculosis (TB) and expressed condolences, while also initiating an evaluation of health monitoring for participants.

A participant in Indonesia's Sarjana Penggerak Pembangunan Indonesia (SPPI) Kampung Nelayan Merah Putih (KNMP) program has died during basic military training. Novia Rahmadhani Sihotang passed away on Tuesday, June 23, after her health deteriorated during the training at the Kodiklatau Pusbahasa Satdik in East Jakarta.

Yes, the Ministry of Defense has received a report regarding the death of one of the participants of the 2026 SPPI KNMP Program named Novia Rahmadhani Sihotang, who was undergoing education at the Kodiklatau Pusbahasa Satdik in Jakarta.

— Brigjen Rico Ricardo SiraitThe Ministry of Defense's Karo Infohan Setjen confirmed the participant's death.

The Ministry of Defense confirmed the report, stating that Novia experienced health issues on June 22 and immediately received medical attention from the unit's health team. She was subsequently transferred to RSAU dr. Esnawan Antariksa for further treatment. Medical examinations suggested that Novia was suffering from tuberculosis (TB).

Despite intensive care, Novia was pronounced dead on June 23. The Ministry of Defense conveyed its deepest condolences to Novia's family. They also assured that Novia had passed all health screenings required for the program before her participation. The ministry, along with the National Selection Committee and training organizers, is now evaluating and strengthening health oversight for participants to ensure their safety remains the top priority.

Although intensive care was provided, she was declared dead on June 23, 2026. Based on the medical examination results, the health condition experienced was related to Tuberculosis (TB).

— Brigjen Rico Ricardo SiraitThe Ministry of Defense explained the likely cause of death and the timeline of care.

This incident follows the previous deaths of two other participants in similar programs. In response, a member of Commission I of the House of Representatives, TB Hasanuddin, urged the Ministry of Defense and the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) to review the military-style training. Hasanuddin suggested that while basic military material might be beneficial, the focus should shift more towards cooperative management training, with less emphasis on physically demanding activities like shooting drills and marching under the sun.

Currently, the Ministry of Defense, along with the National Selection Committee and the education organizers, continues to evaluate and strengthen health supervision of participants to ensure the safety and health of participants remain the top priority in the program's implementation.

— Brigjen Rico Ricardo SiraitThe Ministry of Defense outlined steps being taken following the participant's death.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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