Former Defence Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu passes away

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Former Indonesian Defence Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu passed away at RSPAD Gatot Soebroto in Jakarta on Sunday.

Defence Ministry’s Information Bureau Chief, Colonel Arm Rico Ricardo Sirait, confirmed Ryamizard died at 2:03 PM WIB following treatment in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) at RSPAD.

“The deceased’s body is currently being prepared at the RSPAD mortuary. Further arrangements await the family’s decision,” he added.

Ryamizard, a retired senior Indonesian Army officer, served as Army Chief of Staff from 2002 to 2005. He was appointed Defence Minister during President Joko Widodo’s presidency from 2014 to 2019.