President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, paid a visit to the funeral of the late Major General (Ret.) Eddie Marzuki Nalapraya at the Pencak Silat Training Center in Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII), East Jakarta. Dressed in a brown safari suit and black peci cap, President Prabowo arrived at 3:45 p.m. to extend his condolences to Eddie’s family, salute his casket, and offer comfort to his loved ones. During the visit, Prabowo commended Eddie Nalapraya for his significant contributions to pencak silat as a national independence fighter and former IPSI Chairman, emphasizing the role of the martial art in shaping the nation’s character. Recognizing Eddie’s unwavering dedication, Prabowo highlighted his efforts in promoting pencak silat both locally and internationally. As a tribute to his lifelong achievements, the late Eddie Nalapraya was honored posthumously with the Bintang Mahaputera award. President Prabowo concluded his remarks with prayers for Eddie Nalapraya’s eternal peace and bid a final farewell to the revered figure, acknowledging his profound impact on the world of Indonesian pencak silat.
