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Independence is not the final of the Nation's struggle: Megawati

Jakarta, Aug. 17 -- Former President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Sunday said Indonesia's independence should be seen not as an endpoint, but as a gateway to building a just and prosperous nation. "Inde... Read More


Paskibraka forms '80' at Merdeka Palace to mark Independence Day

Jakarta, Aug. 17 -- The Heirloom Flag-Raising Troop, known as Paskibraka, formed the number "80" during the Red and White flag-raising ceremony held to commemorate the Proclamation Moment of Indonesia... Read More


President Prabowo presides over Independence Day ceremony

Jakarta, Aug. 17 -- President Prabowo Subianto led Indonesia's 80th Independence Day ceremony for the first time as head of state on Sunday morning, reading the historic 1945 Proclamation of Independe... Read More


Corruption is the true enemy of independence: Attorney General

Jakarta, Aug. 17 -- Attorney General Sanitiar Burhanuddin, during the Independence Day commemoration, stated that corruption is the primary enemy of independence as it robs people of their rights and ... Read More


"Garuda Prabayaksa" carriage carries heirloom flag, proclamation text

Jakarta, Aug. 17 -- A ceremonial carriage carried Indonesia's heirloom flag and 1945 Proclamation text from the National Monument to Merdeka Palace on Sunday during the Red and White Parade marking th... Read More


Thousands gather at Merdeka Palace for RI's 80th Independence Day

Jakarta, Aug. 17 -- Thousands of citizens selected to attend the Seconds to the Proclamation of Independence ceremony began gathering at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, on Sunday morning. Many of them, ... Read More


Independence not just people's right, also mandate: Minister Yusril

Jakarta, Aug. 17 -- Indonesia's top legal minister has called on citizens to honor the sacrifices of national heroes, stressing that independence is not merely a right but a mandate to fulfill the nat... Read More


Prabowo debuts as leader of Independence Day Flag Ceremony

Jakarta, Aug. 17 -- President Prabowo Subianto made his debut as the leader of the Flag Ceremony for the 80th Anniversary of Indonesian Independence on Sunday at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta. The Pr... Read More


Poso earthquake injures 29, including two in critical condition: BNPB

Jakarta, Aug. 17 -- The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) confirmed that 29 people were affected by a 6.0-magnitude earthquake in Poso District, Central Sulawesi, on Sunday morning, including... Read More


Over 1,000 dancers mark Indonesia's 80th Independence Day

Jakarta, Aug. 17 -- Indonesia on Sunday celebrated its 80th Independence Day with a large-scale cultural performance featuring more than 1,000 dancers at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta. The event... Read More