JAKARTA Minister of Culture Fadli Zon officially serves as Chairman of the Council for Titles, Services, and Honorary Signs (GTK) of the Republic of Indonesia. This appointment is written in Presidential Decree No. 3/TK/2025 signed by President Prabowo Subianto.
This council has a strategic mandate: to give consideration to the President in determining the recipient of the National Hero's title, as well as the honors and honors of other countries. Fadli emphasized that the selection process will be carried out strictly, objectively, and based on historical value.
"The state award is not just a symbol. This is a form of highest respect for individuals who defend the integrity of the nation and inspire generations," said Fadli Zon in a written statement received Thursday, June 5. Our job is to ensure that every title reflects the value of fighting, dedication, and exemplary.
The GTK Council is directly under the President. This institution acts as a bulwark of the nation's collective memory, through a cross-disciplinary study process, track record verification, and assessment of heroic values relevant to the challenges of the times.
Figur Fadli Zon is considered right to lead this Council. He is known to consistently fight for the preservation of history and culture. His background in historical research, national filing, and long experience in parliament strengthens his strategic position.
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The composition of the GTK Council for the period 2025'30 consists of the Chairperson concurrently as a member, Fadli Zon; Deputy Chair concurrently as a member, Prof. Dr. Susanto Zuhdi, M.Hum (success); as well as other members: Marshal TNI (Ret.) Imam Sufaat, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Djamari Chaniago, Prof. Dr. Agus Mulyana, M. Hum., Prof. Dr. KH Nasarudddin Umar, MA, and Police General (Ret.) Drs. Sutarman, SIK.
The main duties of the Council include verification and consideration of proposals for granting and revocation of honorary titles and services. In addition, the Council has also formulated a heroic development policy, including strengthening public understanding of the value of struggle and integrity.
"The role model is to light the direction of the future. Through this Council, we keep their legacy alive and relevant," said Fadli.
The GTK Council, chaired by Fadli Zon, will strengthen the policy of cross-social, cultural, military, political, and humanitarian respect. This step is part of the government's commitment to building a nation that has a personality in culture and does not forget great services in its history.
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