Prabowo pledges full scholarships for children of fallen volunteers

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Jakarta (ANTARA) – President Prabowo Subianto has pledged full scholarships covering all levels of education for the children of volunteers and personnel who lost their lives while responding to forest and land fires and other disasters.

The pledge was announced during a ceremony at the Bogor Presidential Palace in West Java on Friday, where Prabowo conferred national honors and provided financial assistance to the families of fallen volunteers, disaster-response personnel, and healthcare workers.

“I have instructed the coordinating ministers and other ministers to ensure that your children are enrolled in the best schools, including SMA Taruna Nusantara, SMA Garuda, and top public elementary and junior high schools,” Prabowo said.

During the ceremony, the President awarded the Bintang Jasa Pratama (First Class Service Star) to 15 volunteers and personnel who died while fighting forest and land fires in several regions.

Meanwhile, the Bintang Jasa Nararya (Third Class Service Star) was awarded to eight healthcare workers who sustained injuries while serving in disaster-affected areas across Aceh, North Sumatra, West Sumatra, and East Nusa Tenggara.

In addition to educational support, the government provided financial assistance to help the bereaved families secure their future.

Addressing the spouses and children of the deceased, Prabowo extended his condolences and emphasized the state’s commitment to supporting them.

“While this certainly cannot replace what you have lost, please know that you are not alone,” Prabowo said.

“Nothing can ever replace such a loss, but on behalf of the state and the Indonesian government, I want to assure you that you will not have to face the future alone. The state will stand by you,” he added.

Prabowo said meeting personally with the families was a priority to honor those who had made the ultimate sacrifice in protecting communities across the country.