JAKARTA - The arrival of President Prabowo Subianto in Nganjuk Regency, East Java, on Saturday, May 16, 2026, was greeted warmly and enthusiastically by the public, students, and workers who had filled the entire stretch of road to the inauguration of the Ibu Marsinah Museum and the Singgah House. The momentum is a strong illustration of how the figure of Marsinah is still alive in the memories and struggles of Indonesian workers.
President Prabowo arrived at the Anjuk Ladang Stadium, Nganjuk Regency, and was greeted directly by the National Police Chief, General Pol. Listyo Sigit Prabowo, East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa, Commander of V/Brawijaya, Major General TNI Rudy Saladin, and East Java Police Chief, Inspector General Pol. Nanang Avianto.
From the stadium, President Prabowo continued his journey to the event location by riding a Maung vehicle. The presence of the Head of State on the domestically produced vehicle immediately attracted the attention of the public who had stood along the road to witness the President's arrival in person.
School children seemed to wave their hands enthusiastically, while workers who came from various regions in East Java also voiced their support and hopes. At several points, cheering cheers echoed to welcome the procession of President Prabowo.
President Prabowo was also seen several times greeting the public from the top of the Maung vehicle. The President's smile and hand wave were greeted by enthusiastic residents.
One of the labor representatives from Pasuruan, East Java, Sutaji, admitted that he deliberately came to welcome President Prabowo and also remembered the struggle of Marsinah who was considered a symbol of the struggle of Indonesian workers. According to Sutaji, the enthusiasm of the workers in welcoming the inauguration of the Ibu Marsinah Museum is very great because Marsinah's figure has a special place in the hearts of workers.
"For today, there is great enthusiasm from workers to come to Marsinah's place as a national labor hero, Marsinah's life!" he said.
He also conveyed his hope to President Prabowo that the lives of workers in the future would be better and prosperous. "The hope is that the workers will live better and better. For the President. Thank you. Thank you, sir," said Sutaji.
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