The President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, received a warm welcome upon his arrival in Singapore for the National Day celebrations on August 9. The Indonesian diaspora in the city-state showed their patriotism, waving small flags of both Indonesia and Singapore as they filled the hotel lobby with cheers and applause. Representing Indonesians in Singapore, Cindy Claresta expressed her hopes for Indonesia’s continued success, rapid growth, and improvements in education. She praised Indonesia’s achievements over the past year and emphasized the importance of new talents emerging as part of the journey towards Indonesia Emas 2045. Cindy concluded her speech with a spirited call for independence, declaring “Happy 80th Independence Day, Indonesia! Merdeka!” The moment exemplified the strong bond between Indonesians abroad and their homeland, showcasing people-to-people diplomacy and the outpouring of love for Indonesia even from afar.
Prabowo’s Visit to Singapore Sparks Patriotic Celebrations Among Indonesian Expats
