Diaspora in Singapore welcomes Prabowo: Merdeka!

Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto arrived in Singapore to attend the Singapore 2025 National Day Parade. The arrival of Prabowo in Singapore was welcomed by dozens of diaspora or Indonesian citizens in the Lion’s Land. The diaspora, both school students, students and professional workers, was reported on Saturday (9/8/2025), and welcomed Prabowo’s arrival in the hotel where he stopped. They reflect the spirit of the 80th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Indonesia by lifting a small red-white flag. “It is hoped that it will hopefully be more successful for Indonesia in the future, develop faster, and education in Indonesia will increase,” said Indonesian citizen, Cindy Claresta. Browse to continue the content when Singapore commemorates its national day, which falls on August 9, and the diaspora also gives his hope to Indonesia before the 80th anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia on August 17. “Happy 80th Indonesian Independence Day! Merdeka!” Call Cindy out. Another Indonesian citizen, Hanna Albar, came with his son, Mohamed. Hana, who has lived in Singapore for seven years, expressed her happiness and her child was able to meet with Prabowo for the first time. “We feel like ‘Homie’ really here. Because it is welcome, visit, like visiting, feel special, ‘he said. Hana hopes that Prabowo’s visit in the Singapore 2025 National Day Parade will further strengthen the relationship between Indonesia and Singapore, especially in the opening opportunities for Indonesian MSMEs to enter the international market. For Indonesian citizens in Singapore, the National Day Parade that carries the theme “Advanced Singapore” this year is not only a state celebration, but also the momentum to strengthen friendship. Hana revealed that the excitement of the parade was felt in different districts, with training and performances held a month earlier. “Usually a month before there was a ‘rehearsal’ for fireworks. Can it also welcome tourists enthusiastically. At least when Indonesian tourists come here, he also feels a small march of the 60th Singapore day,” says Hana. In the afternoon, Prabowo’s smile and handshake was rewarded with a warm speech and enthusiasm of the citizens of Indonesia. For the Indonesian diaspora in Singapore, this brief moment is not just a meeting, but a reminder of the closeness and attention of the country to its citizens wherever they are. (FAS/DHN)