Jokowi in Jakarta. Will Attend Bhayangkara Day Ceremony?
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Former President Joko Widodo is reportedly attending the 80th Bhayangkara Day ceremony in Cikeas, Bogor.
- President Prabowo Subianto is scheduled to lead the ceremony, with Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka also in attendance.
- The event, themed '80 Years of Polri Service to the Community,' will feature various activities including a ceremony, award presentations, and a parade.
Former President Joko Widodo is expected to attend the 80th anniversary of Bhayangkara Day, a celebration honoring the Indonesian National Police (Polri). The event is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at the Korps Brigade Mobil (Brimob) Training Center in Cikeas, Bogor, West Java.
God willing. He has arrived in Jakarta.
Widodo's attendance was confirmed by his aide, Assistant Commissioner Syarif Muhammad Fitriansyah. Meanwhile, President Prabowo Subianto is slated to preside over the ceremony as the chief inspector. Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka will also be present. The celebration's theme this year is '80 Years of Polri Service to the Community.'
The 80th Bhayangkara Day ceremony will be led by the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Mr. Prabowo Subianto, as Chief Inspector, and will be attended by Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka.
According to Inspector General Johnny Eddizon Isir, Head of the Public Relations Division of the National Police Headquarters, the ceremony will include an inspection, the awarding of honors, demonstrations, a parade, and a thanksgiving event. The choice of the Cikeas Brimob training center as the main venue is significant, as it symbolizes the formation of values and character within the police force, offering the public a glimpse into the training processes that shape police personnel and underscore the commitment to improving human resources for better service.
80 Years of Polri Service to the Community.
Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.