Govt mulls declaring 19 national heroes

JAKARTA: The Ministry of Social Affairs has nominated at least 19 people to be declared national heroes.

"There are at least 19 names of candidates for national hero, who will receive the title on national heroes day on Nov. 10," Ministry of Social Affairs Bachtiar Chamsyah said on Thursday.

Among the listed names were Depati Amir from Bangka Belitung, Raja Ali Haji from Riau, KH Nur Ali from Bekasi, Greater Jakarta and Ripah Ali from Central Java. --Antara