President Prabowo Visits Megawati to Offer Condolences for Guruh Soekarnoputra’s Passing
- President Prabowo Subianto visited the Jakarta residence of the fifth President of Indonesia, Megawati Soekarnoputri, on Monday, September 28, 2026, to offer his condolences following the death of...
- The visit was confirmed by the Presidential Secretariat through their official Instagram account.
- The President was accompanied by several high-ranking officials during the takziah.
President Prabowo Subianto visited the Jakarta residence of the fifth President of Indonesia, Megawati Soekarnoputri, on Monday, September 28, 2026, to offer his condolences following the death of Guruh Soekarnoputra. The visit, which took place in the evening, served as a formal expression of sympathy to the Soekarno family.
Details of the Condolence Visit
The visit was confirmed by the Presidential Secretariat through their official Instagram account. Secretary of Cabinet Teddy Indra Wijaya noted that the President met directly with Megawati to convey his personal respects. According to accounts from the Presidential Secretariat, the meeting was conducted in a warm atmosphere, with both leaders observed sitting together on a sofa during their conversation.
The President was accompanied by several high-ranking officials during the takziah. The delegation included Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR) Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, and Secretary of Cabinet Teddy Indra Wijaya. On the host’s side, Speaker of the DPR and Megawati’s daughter, Puan Maharani, was present alongside DPP PDIP Chair Said Abdullah to receive the guests.
Tributes to the Late Guruh Soekarnoputra
Guruh Soekarnoputra, the youngest son of Indonesia’s first President, Sukarno, and the younger brother of Megawati, passed away on September 26, 2026. He died at 04:16 WIB at Siloam Hospital in Jakarta. Following his passing, his remains were interred at the Karet Bivak Public Cemetery in Central Jakarta.
During the meeting, President Prabowo expressed his hopes for the deceased and the bereaved family. As stated by the Presidential Secretariat:
Semoga almarhum mendapat tempat terbaik di sisi Tuhan Yang Maha Esa, serta keluarga yang ditinggalkan diberikan kekuatan dan ketabahan.
Sekretariat Presiden
This sentiment was echoed by Secretary of Cabinet Teddy Indra Wijaya, who reiterated the President’s message of honor and support for the family during this period of mourning.