President Prabowo Subianto recently paid his respects at the funeral of the late Major General (Ret.) Eddie Marzuki Nalapraya, a highly 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. President Prabowo arrived at 3:45 p.m. in a brown safari suit and black peci cap, where he offered his condolences to Eddie Nalapraya’s family, saluted his casket, and embraced his grieving loved ones. During his visit, Prabowo praised Eddie Nalapraya for his outstanding 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. President Prabowo also acknowledged Eddie Nalapraya’s unwavering dedication in advocating for pencak silat both locally and internationally. In recognition of his lifetime achievements, the late Eddie Nalapraya was posthumously awarded the Bintang Mahaputera medal. President Prabowo concluded his remarks with prayers for Eddie Nalapraya’s eternal peace and bid a heartfelt farewell to the revered figure, recognizing his profound influence on Indonesian pencak silat.
Prabowo Mourns Passing of Eddie Nalapraya: Pencak Silat Champion
