The Head of the Government Communications Agency (Bakom), Muhammad Qodari, stated that the government wants the commemoration of the 81st Indonesian Independence to be a celebration that is intimate to the people through an open and inclusive space for public participation.
A total of 359 inmates at the Class IIB Selong Penitentiary (Lapas) have been proposed for general remission in commemoration of the 81st Anniversary of Indonesian Independence after meeting the required conditions.
Vice Minister of State Secretary Juri Ardiantoro invited various levels of society, from government agencies to social groups, to celebrate the 81st Indonesian Independence Day with the official theme and logo.
Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi stated that public participation in selecting the logo for the 81st Indonesia's Independence Day embodies the spirit of democracy, mutual cooperation, and a sense of ownership of national symbols.
Polwan female police officers from the Jakarta Metro Jaya Regional Police raised the Indonesian flag at the 80th Independence Day ceremony in Merdeka Palace. Read the full story here.
President Prabowo Subianto led his first Independence Day ceremony as head of state, marking Indonesia’s 80th anniversary with solemn traditions at the Merdeka Palace. Read the full story here.
The Quran recitation organized by the Indonesian National Police (INP) through the Public Relations Division and 80 religious teachers in celebration of the 80th Indonesian Independence Day received praise from Yusuf Mansur.
President Prabowo Subianto emphasized that the true meaning of independence lies in the realization of the three national goals as stated in the Preamble to the 1945 Constitution: to prosper and educate the nation, and to play an active role in world peace.
Jakarta celebrates Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day with festivities at Monas square and a grand carnival led by President Prabowo Subianto. Read more details here.
Indonesian National Police (INP) urges Jakartans to maintain order at Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day celebration at Monas, with 7,000 police securing festivities. Read the full report.
The Indonesian National Police (INP) held a Tactical Floor Game (TFG) to ensure the smooth running and security of the 80th Indonesian Independence Day celebrations, which will begin at the State Palace in Central Jakarta. The TFG was opened by the Chief Assistant for Operations (Astamaops) of INP, Commissioner General Akhmad Wiyagus.
To celebrate the 80th anniversary of Indonesian Independence Day, the Papua Regional Police Public Relations Ambassadors held a sympathetic demonstration by distributing 200 Indonesian flags to motorcycle and car drivers at several strategic locations in Jayapura City on Wednesday (8/13/2025).
