President Prabowo Subianto recently paid a visit to the funeral of the late Major General (Ret.) Eddie Marzuki Nalapraya, a well-respected figure in the world of Indonesian pencak silat. The funeral took place 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 offer his condolences to Eddie’s family, salute his casket, and embrace his grieving loved ones. During his visit, Prabowo lauded Eddie Nalapraya for his significant contributions to pencak silat, highlighting his role as a national independence fighter and former IPSI Chairman. He emphasized the value of this martial art in shaping national character and commended Eddie’s relentless efforts in promoting pencak silat both locally and globally. In recognition of Eddie’s dedication, he was posthumously honored with the prestigious Bintang Mahaputera award for his lifetime achievements. 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
