Memories and Mourning for Guruh Soekarnoputra
The younger brother of PDI-P Chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri, Guruh Soekarnoputra, has passed away. Guruh died at the MRCCC Siloam Hospitals Semanggo, Jakarta, at 04:16 WIB today.
“Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un. Allahummaghfirlahu warhamhu wa’afihi wa’fuanhu. Mohammad Guruh Irianto Bin Sukarno has returned to the mercy of Allah at the age of 73,” stated the Secretary General of the PDI Perjuangan Central Executive Board, Hasto Kristiyanto, in a written statement on Saturday (26/09/2026).
“The PDI Perjuangan family has truly lost Mas Guruh Soekarnoputra. He will be remembered as a great artist, a Marhaenist figure, and a party fighter. We will accord the late deceased the best honours with party protocol,” he added.
A number of prominent figures have expressed their condolences and shared memories of Guruh Soekarnoputra. The following information has been summarised:
- Prabowo Expresses Condolences
President Prabowo Subianto expressed his condolences over the death of Guruh Soekarnoputra via his Instagram account, @praboow, on Saturday (26/09/2026).
Prabowo’s son, Ragowo Hediprasetyo, also known as Didit Prabowo, visited the funeral home on Jalan Sriwijaya, South Jakarta. Didit was seen wearing a songkok and a dark suit. He was also seen welcoming the arrival of PDI Perjuangan Chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri at the funeral home.
- Jokowi Mourns
The 7th President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo (Jokowi), also expressed his condolences regarding the passing of Guruh Soekarnoputra. Jokowi also offered prayers for the son of Indonesia’s first President, Soekarno.
“Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un. My condolences on the passing of Mr Mohammad Guruh Irianto Sukarnoputra,” said Jokowi via his Instagram account on Saturday (26/09/20lar).
Jokowi appreciated Guruh’s dedication throughout his life, noting that Guruh had contributed to the nation and state through the fields of arts, culture, and politics.
- SBY Recalls Moments of Togetherness
The 6th President of Indonesia, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), visited the funeral home on Jalan Sriwijaya, South Jakarta, where he recalled his shared moments with the late Guruh.
SBY revealed that he had once specially invited the youngest son of Bung Karno to the Presidential Office at the State Palace. At that time, they exchanged thoughts on national progress through an approach to arts and culture.
“Personally, my friends and I have beautiful memories with him. When I led Indonesia, I specifically invited him to the Presidential Office at the State Palace,” SBY told journalists. He noted that their conversation lasted quite a long time and did not involve practical political matters, focusing instead on what the nation could achieve through cultural and artistic approaches.
SBY continued that even after his term ended, he maintained his relationship with Guruh, even meeting at an art exhibition two years ago. He described Guruh as a person who dedicated his life to the people, through works such as the Swara Maharddhika performances and his songs.
- Airlangga Remembers Guruh’s Works
The Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, expressed his grief over the death of Guruh Soekarnoputra, calling him a maestro in the field of Indonesian arts and culture.
“He was an Indonesian maestro in the field of arts and culture. He has clearly left us, and musical works are often eternal. We have certainly lost a good man,” said Airlangga while visiting the funeral home in Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, on Saturday (26/09/2026).
- Paloh Shares Friendship
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