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President Prabowo Attends Funeral for Former Defense Minister Ryacudu
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President Prabowo Attends Funeral for Former Defense Minister Ryacudu

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto attended the funeral service for former Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu.
  • Ryacudu, who served as Defense Minister from 2014 to 2019, passed away at the age of 76.
  • He was laid to rest with military honors at the Kalibata Heroes Cemetery in Jakarta.

President Prabowo Subianto attended the funeral service for former Indonesian Minister of Defense, Ryamizard Ryacudu, on Monday, June 1st. Ryacudu, who held the defense portfolio from 2014 to 2019, passed away at the age of 76 at the Gatot Soebroto Army Hospital in Jakarta on Sunday, May 31st.

President Prabowo arrived in a Maung MV3 Garuda vehicle and was dressed in a black suit, accompanied by Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya. The presence of the current President at the service highlighted the respect and significance afforded to the former minister's contributions to national defense.

Following the official funeral ceremony at the Ministry of Defense, Ryacudu's body was transported for a military burial at the Kalibata Heroes Cemetery (TMP Kalibata), a site reserved for national heroes and distinguished military figures. The military funeral honors underscored his service and dedication to the nation.

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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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