Try Sutrisno Passes Away; State Secretary Expresses Deep Condolences

Jakarta – State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi confirmed the death of Indonesia’s sixth Vice President, Try Sutrisno. The announcement was made by Prasetyo Hadi, commonly known as “Pras,” in a message to journalists at the Presidential Palace this morning.

“That is correct. We express our deepest condolences,” he said.

He disclosed that he had instructed RSPAD (Gatot Soebroto Military Hospital), Jakarta Garrison Command I, and the State Secretariat Ministry to provide the best possible attention.

Earlier, news of Try Sutrisno’s passing was conveyed by the Communication Team of the Association of Army Retirees (PPAD) through Egy Massadiah in a brief message to CNBC Indonesia this morning.

“I received this information from Major General (Retired) Doctor Komaruddin Simanjuntak, Chairman of PPAD, who has been monitoring Pak Try’s health at the hospital,” said Egy.

The same information was confirmed by the Presidential Security Force Commander Major General Edwin Sumantha, Presidential Military Secretary Major General Wahyu Yudhana, and Head of the Defence Ministry Information Bureau Brigadier General Rico Sirait. “That is the information from the presidential physician,” said Wahyu.

According to available information, Try passed away at RSPAD Gatot Soebroto, Central Jakarta, on Monday, 2 March 2026 at 06:58 WIB.

“The body will be washed at the RSPAD funeral home and will be transported to the funeral home at Jalan Purwakarta Number 6, Menteng, Central Jakarta,” stated a message from the extended family of the late Try Sutrisno.

“We apologise for any mistakes and shortcomings of the deceased during his lifetime. We pray that the deceased’s deeds and worship are accepted by Allah Almighty. We request your prayers so that the deceased may find the best place beside Him.”