Mooryati Soedibyo, Founder Of Puteri Indonesia Passes Away At The Age Of 96

Portrait of Mustika Ratu founder Mooryati Soedibyo. (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Mooryati Soedibyo, founder of the Puteri Indonesia Foundation, politician, and traditional herbal medicine figure, died at the age of 96 on Wednesday, April 24 at 01.00 WIB.

Quoted from the official Instagram account of Tantowi Yahya, @tantowiyahyaofficial, Wednesday, April 24, it was stated that Mooryati was known as a visionary figure whose herbal medicine, which came from the recipe of the Kingdom of Surakarta, had provided many benefits for the nation, and made Indonesia proud in foreign countries.

"Goodbye, Mrs. Moor. Hopefully all maternal deeds of worship and kindness during life will ease your steps to return to His Commander. I testify that mother is a good person who has done a lot for this nation," said Tantowi in his upload.

During his lifetime, Mooryati was known as the founder of Mustika Ratu. He was also active in politics, having served as Deputy Chair of the People's Consultative Assembly in 2004-2009.

In addition, he also initiated a national beauty pageant, Puteri Indonesia, which is usually held every March.