81st Independence Day Invitation: SBY Did not Attend, Honor Badges Prepared for Many Figures

Jakarta - A number of former Presidents and Vice Presidents and their families were invited to the 81st anniversary of the Indonesian Independence Day.

The 6th President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) is confirmed not to attend the peak of the anniversary of the proclamation of the seconds at the Merdeka Palace on August 17, 2026.

This was conveyed by the Minister of State Secretary (Mensesneg) Prasetyo Hadi at the Presidential Palace Complex, Jakarta, Wednesday, August 12.

According to the information received, Prasetyo said SBY was undergoing a routine medical check-up. Meanwhile, the certainty of Megawati Soekarnoputri's presence is still being updated.

Apart from the invitation of figures to attend the 81st anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia, the government is also finalizing the award of honorary titles which are scheduled to be around one week after the anniversary of the Proclamation.