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SCMP’s Asia desk

Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto is presiding over celebrations marking the 81st anniversary of the country’s independence, with a flag-raising ceremony at the presidential palace in Jakarta, followed by a military parade.


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Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto delivers his annual State of the Nation Address ahead of the country’s Independence Day at the parliament building in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Friday. Photo: EPA

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Indonesia marks its 81st anniversary of the country’s proclamation of independence from the Netherlands in 1945


Indonesia marks its 81st anniversary of the country’s proclamation of independence from the Netherlands in 1945.


Prabowo Subianto

Indonesia celebrates National Day with parade, flag-raising ceremony

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}Indonesia marks its 81st anniversary of the country’s proclamation of independence from the Netherlands in 1945

Indonesia marks its 81st anniversary of the country’s proclamation of independence from the Netherlands in 1945