Jakarta, October 5, 2026 – President Prabowo Subianto served as the Inspector of Ceremonies for the 81st Anniversary of Tentara Nasional Indonesia (TNI) at the PRIMA Field, Cilangkap Headquarters, East Jakarta, on Monday (10/5). In his speech, the President emphasized the importance of a professional, modern, and adaptive TNI in safeguarding national sovereignty and remaining close to the people.
The Minister and Deputy Minister of Creative Economy attend the 81st anniversary of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), promoting synergy to maintain stability in the creative economy, in Cilangkap, East Jakarta, Monday (5/10/2026).
“The TNI must be a professional, responsive, modern, innovative, and adaptive force, including mastering technology. A great TNI is those who prioritizes performance, not a seniority-based system. TNI soldiers must be able to cooperate and work in synergy with ministries, agencies, the central government, and local governments to accelerate government programs and address the difficulties faced by the people. We must build the strength of the Indonesian nation. Your soul and body, TNI, belong to the Indonesian people,” President Prabowo stated.
To realise a strong and resilient TNI, President Prabowo urged the soldiers to continue learning and training while maintaining close ties with the citizens. According to him, the TNI’s strength is inseparable from the people because the military’s presence also plays a role in safeguarding the public’s welfare.
“Since its inception, the TNI’s strength has never been separated from the citizens. A strong military is one that is close to the citizens for the sake of their well-being. The TNI must adapt to continue learning and training. Good luck on your duties, TNI soldiers. keep serving with honor, protect Indonesia with courage, and remain to stand with the people with all your heart,” President Prabowo said.
Photo: Bureau for Communication, Ministry of Creative Economy / Creative Economy Agency.
The ceremony commemorating the 81st anniversary of the TNI was attended by members of the Merah Putih Cabinet, including the Minister of Creative Economy/Head of the Creative Economy Agency (Ekraf), Teuku Riefky Harsya, who was accompanied by Deputy Minister of Creative Economy Irene Umar. In line with the President’s guidance, the Minister of Creative Economy noted that synergy between the TNI and all elements of the nation is a vital component in building a strong and sovereign Indonesia.
“The TNI’s presence in society provides a sense of security, protects against various threats, and serves the public with humanity. I express my congratulations on the 81st anniversary of Tentara Nasional Indonesia, to all TNI personnel who have strived to ensure readiness under any circumstances,” the Minister of Creative Economy expressed.
According to the Minister of Creative Economy, security stability is one of the key foundations for the growth of the creative economy. Therefore, collaboration and coordination with the TNI are the key to build a strong synergy to maintain stability while creating a safe environment for the public to create and innovate.
“The TNI serves as the guarantor of strength and sovereignty and must always protect the wheels of Indonesia’s creative economy. Together with the people, the TNI must be able to uphold the foundation of national security stability amid dynamic global challenges. We hope the momentum of the TNI’s 81st Anniversary can foster more active and productive synergy,” the Deputy Minister of Creative Economy added.
The commemoration of the TNI’s 81st Anniversary carries the theme “TNI Kuat bersama Rakyat, Indonesia Adil dan Makmur (TNI is Stronger with Citizens, Forward a Fair and Prosperous Indonesia)” which emphasizes the TNI’s role as a force dedicated to protecting the Indonesian citizens. TNI soldiers who embody the PRIMA principles (Professional, Responsive, Integrative, Modern, and Adaptive) are also required to be ready to respond during disasters, such as landslides, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions, and to help address the various hardships faced by the community while upholding humanitarian values.
Photo: Bureau for Communication, Ministry of Creative Economy / Creative Economy Agency.
The series of ceremonies marking the TNI’s 81st anniversary, held in a simple manner, included a moment of silence, the recitation of the Sapta Marga (seven moral codes, life principles, and the true self of TNI), the conferral of the Bintang Mahaputera Medal of Honor upon seven prominent figures and high-ranking TNI officers, as well as the inauguration of 204 new units and 6 TNI Regional Military Commands (Kodam) across various regions. The 81st anniversary celebration of the TNI, held together with the citizens, also featured a military band and a drum corps (the TNI Headquarters Orchestra) performing patriotic songs such as “Andhika Bhayangkari,” “Garuda Pancasila,” “Maju Tak Gentar,” and other national anthems.
In attendance at the event were Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka; the 6th President of the Republic of Indonesia, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY); the 7th President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo; Speaker of the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) Ahmad Muzani; Speaker of the People’s Representative Council (DPR) Puan Maharani; and Chairman of the Regional Representative Council (DPD) Sultan Bachtiar Najamudin; Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) General Agus Subiyanto; Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin; Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY); representatives of ambassadors from friendly nations; leaders of state institutions; and members of the Red and White Cabinet.
Kiagoos Irvan Faisal
Head of the Communications Bureau
Ministry of Creative Economy/Creative Economy Agency
