Prabowo's Grandfather Will Be Given The Title Of National Hero, Minister Of Social Affairs: Very Worth Him

Social Minister Saifullah Yusuf or Gus Ipul (right) was met at TMPNU, Kalibata, Jakarta, after the ceremony commemorating Heroes' Day on Sunday (10/11/2024). (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Minister of Social Affairs (Mensos) Saifullah Yusuf or Gus Ipul considered it appropriate to give the title of hero to Raden Mas (RM) Margono Djojohadikusumo who is President Prabowo Subianto's grandfather.

Margono is considered the initiator of the financial institution which is the pillar of economic stability.

"If someone asked earlier whether Pak Prabowo's grandfather deserved the title of hero, yes, he really deserves it, and it will be processed properly," he said at the Main National Heroes Cemetery (TMPNU), Kalibata, Jakarta, Sunday, November 10, which was confiscated by Antara.

Gus Ipul emphasized that the decision to award the title of national hero is still waiting for President Prabowo's return, who is currently carrying out state visits to China, the United States, Peru, Brazil, and the United Kingdom.

"We'll just have to wait, yes, so like previous years, the Ministry of Social Affairs proposed 16 to the President through the expert council, later the expert council will certainly report to the President, chosen six of the 16, of course you have to wait for the President, later through the considerations of the expert council," he said.

The Minister of Social Affairs stated that the heroes of independence will continue to be involved to provide input on state policies, which so far have been accommodated as part of future government policies and programs.

The Ministry of Social Affairs continues to pay attention to veterans and veteran families by providing additional support.

"Including (providing assistance and support) to the elderly, disabled, as well as the heroes' families. We will pay more attention in the future, maybe there will be additional support later," he said.

In addition, he continued, the Ministry of Social Affairs also continues to involve veterans and heroes who have fought for independence in every state event, including actively receiving input from them.

"By being invited to an event like this, then providing input in writing, because the needs are also different from those, but the same, that they want what has been inherited, passed on by future generations," he said.

To note, Margono is the founder of Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI), the first state-owned bank established after independence. His ideas about national economic independence reflect a far-reaching vision that is very relevant for the newly independent Indonesian nation.

Not only in the economic field, Margono also cares about social welfare for the people, which according to his idea, independence must bring direct benefits to the small people, a principle that is still relevant today.

He also pays important attention to moral education based on the values of Pancasila to form a generation that has a strong character and love for the homeland.