Dudung and Khofifah urge real service on Heroes Day
They tie the call to today’s challenges, from disinformation and cybercrime to stronger unity amid differences.
Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Dudung Abdurachman and East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa both called on the public to mark Heroes Day on Nov. 10 with concrete work in line with their respective roles. In Jakarta, Dudung said the spirit of heroism must be shown through the courage to face new challenges, including geopolitical shifts, economic competition, food and energy security, technological change, and threats from cybercrime and disinformation. He also reminded the public that freedom of expression and criticism of the government remain part of democracy as long as they are delivered responsibly. In Surabaya, Khofifah stressed that today’s struggle is carried out through professions, from teachers to journalists, while maintaining unity, fraternity and integrity to preserve the wholeness of NKRI.