Former Army Chief of Staff Subagyo HS Laid to Rest as President Prabowo Pays Final Respects

President Prabowo Subianto Pays Final Tribute to Former Army Chief Subagyo HS in Jakarta

Prabowo Subianto joined military officials and mourners at the Indonesian Army Headquarters (Mabes AD) in Jakarta on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, to pay his final respects to former Army Chief of Staff (Kasad) General TNI (Ret.) Subagyo Hadi Siswoyo, Detik news reported. Subagyo passed away at the age of 80 on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at 4:20 p.m. at Panti Rapih Hospital in Yogyakarta due to illness.

The state funeral drew top military brass and national figures to honor a commander whose career spanned three presidential administrations. Subagyo graduated from the Akabri military academy in Magelang in 1970 and rose through the ranks of the Army’s Special Forces, known as Kopassus, before leading the branch as Danjen Kopassus from 1994 to 1995. During that tenure, he served as the superior officer to Prabowo, who then held the rank of brigadier general and served as deputy commander of Kopassus before succeeding Subagyo in the role.

Military Procession and State Honors at Kalibata Heroes Cemetery

Following a viewing in the Jatikusumo Room at Mabes AD and prayers at the At-Taqwa Mosque, a departure ceremony was led by Deputy Defense Minister for Strategy, Doctrine, and Force Development, General TNI Richard Tampubolon. The coffin was then transported to the Kalibata National Heroes Cemetery (TMPN Utama Kalibata) in Jakarta for a full military burial.

Armed Forces Commander General TNI Agus Subiyanto acted as the Inspector of Ceremonies during the burial proceedings. In a solemn moment captured by attending outlets, Army Chief of Staff, Navy Chief of Staff, Air Force Chief of Staff, and Deputy Armed Forces Commander General Maruli Simanjuntak folded the Red and White flag that draped the casket. A salvo of rifle shots echoed across the grounds as the flag was handed over and the general was laid to rest.

Government Reflection on a Decades-Long Military Career

Minister of State Secretariat Prasetyo Hadi delivered a formal statement on behalf of the government, expressing deep condolences and highlighting the late general’s contributions to the nation. Farewell, General. Thank you for your dedication and devotion to the nation and state, Prasetyo said in a written statement cited by ANTARA News Sultra, bidding farewell to a leader who served as Army Chief of Staff from February 1998 to November 1999. Habibie, and Abdurrahman Wahid (Gus Dur).

Beyond his active military service, Subagyo continued his public duties as a member of the Presidential Advisory Council (Wantimpres) under the administration of seventh Joko Widodo from January 2015 to October 2019. Reflecting on his early life, historical accounts noted that the late general once faced skepticism from peers in Yogyakarta when he first voiced his ambition of reaching the highest ranks of the military, a goal he ultimately fulfilled through decades of service.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Life and Legacy of General Subagyo HS

When and where did General Subagyo HS pass away?

Subagyo passed away on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at 4:20 p.m. at Panti Rapih Hospital in Yogyakarta at the age of 80 following an illness, according to reports confirmed by military leadership.

Which presidents did Subagyo serve under as Army Chief of Staff?

He served as Kasad across three presidential administrations—Soeharto, B.J. Habibie, and Abdurrahman Wahid—holding the post from February 1998 until November 1999.

What civilian advisory role did he hold after leaving active military duty?

He served as a member of the Presidential Advisory Council (Wantimpres) under Joko Widodo from January 2015 to October 2019.

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