Pekanbaru,, Nov. 9 -- Pekanbaru Mayor Agung Nugroho of Riau Province said that the city's founder, Sultan Muhammad Ali Abdul Jalil Muazzam Syah, also known as Marhum Pekan, is among those set to receive the National Hero title in conjunction with Heroes' Day commemorations on Tuesday (November 10).

Agung said he would attend the conferment ceremony in person at the State Palace, accompanied by his wife and Marhum Pekan's descendants. He said the news had also been conveyed by Culture Minister Fadli Zon during a meeting with him.

"Thank God, the dream that the community has long fought for has finally come true. We are proud that the founder of Pekanbaru has received the honor of being named a National Hero. This happiness belongs to the...