Antara News·Indonesia·Monday, August 17, 2026 at 09:40 AM

Independence Day renews commitment to justice, welfare: House Speaker

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B.A. Rizaldi, Tegar Nurfitra

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia's House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Puan Maharani underscored the commemoration of Indonesia’s 81st Independence Day as a moment for all society elements to renew their commitment for national progress.

"Eighty-one years of independence of the Republic of Indonesia represent a milestone for us to continue strengthening unity, safeguarding national sovereignty, upholding justice, and bringing prosperity to all Indonesian people," Maharani remarked at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on Monday.

Speaking at the ceremony, she asserted the entire population shares responsibility for maintaining national integrity, while state officials bear the mandate to formulate policies that protect, prosper, and educate the people.

She called on the government and the public to draw inspiration from this year’s Independence Day theme, "A Sovereign, Just, and Prosperous Indonesia", in elevating development standards to improve welfare nationwide.

The lawmaker further stressed the importance of putting national interests above personal ones to pave the way for more effective and equitable development across the country.

Maharani also invited people of different ethnic groups and religions across the archipelago to work hand-in-hand in safeguarding unity and concord, emphasising that diversity should be embraced as a strength that binds the nation together.

"With the spirit of cooperation, we continue moving toward a more advanced, stronger, and dignified Indonesia," she said.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, accompanied by Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, presided over the annual ceremony re-enacting the Proclamation of Indonesian Independence on Monday morning.

Prabowo wore traditional attire comprising a blue tunic and matching trousers, complemented by a brown songket cloth and a black peci cap. Meanwhile, Gibran donned a traditional black outfit from East Nusa Tenggara.

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