Army Chief Of Staff Maruli Rai Nawacita Award Due To Contribution In The Defense Sector

Indonesian Nawacita Media Coach Yasonna Laoly and Army Chief of Staff (KSAD) General Maruli Simanjuntak (right) at the Raffles Hotel, Setiabudi, South Jakarta, Monday (16/9/2024) ANTARA/HO-Humas TNI AD

JAKARTA - Army Chief of Staff (KSAD) General TNI Maruli Simanjuntak received the Nawacita Award 2024 for his contribution in strengthening national security and defense.

The award was given to a figure who is considered to have carried out the values of Nawacita, namely the vision of development launched by President Joko Widodo.

One of the elements included in the awarding category is completing the program in the field of national defense.

Maruli is considered to have contributed to strengthening national defense, especially in conflict areas in Papua and several border areas between other countries.

Maruli himself admitted that he was grateful for the award given by the Indonesian Nawacita Media (MNI).

"This award is a motivation for us to continue to improve our performance in advancing the nation to realize Indonesia Gold 2045," Maruli said as quoted by ANTARA, Tuesday, September 17.

Meanwhile, Indonesian Nawacita Media Trustees Yasonna Laoly explained, the Nawacita Awards are annual awards given to individuals, institutions, and organizations that have contributed to national development in accordance with Nawacita's vision.

This award includes various fields, including defense, security, economy, social and cultural.

"This is not just an event of appreciation, but a reflection of the spirit of nationality and love for the homeland and inspiration for future generations. Hopefully the spirit of Nawacita will continue to echo," said Yasonna.