President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, paid his respects at the funeral of the late Major General (Ret.) Eddie Marzuki Nalapraya, a renowned figure in Indonesian pencak silat, held at the Pencak Silat Training Center in Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII), East Jakarta. Dressed in a brown safari suit and black peci cap, President Prabowo arrived at 3:45 p.m. to convey his condolences to Eddie’s family, salute his casket, and offer his support to his loved ones. During his visit, Prabowo commended Eddie Nalapraya for his contributions to pencak silat as a national independence fighter and former IPSI Chairman, underscoring the significance of this martial art in shaping the nation’s character. Highlighting Eddie’s unwavering dedication, Prabowo emphasized his relentless efforts in promoting pencak silat on both local and global platforms. In recognition of his lifetime achievements, the late Eddie Nalapraya was posthumously awarded the Bintang Mahaputera. President Prabowo concluded his speech with prayers for Eddie Nalapraya’s eternal peace and bid a heartfelt farewell to the esteemed figure, acknowledging his profound influence on Indonesian pencak silat.
Prabowo Mourns Passing of Eddie Nalapraya: Indonesian Pencak Silat Champion
