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The Story of Jaja Miharja Meeting President Prabowo to Receive an Honorary Award, An Unforgettable Moment

The Story of Jaja Miharja Meeting President Prabowo to Receive an Honorary Award, An Unforgettable Moment

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The Story of Jaja Miharja Meeting President Prabowo to Receive an Honorary Award, An Unforgettable Moment

A highest honor has just been received by legendary actor and singer, Jaja Miharja. At the age of 84, this versatile artist was awarded the Honorary Star of Cultural Parama Dharma directly by President Prabowo Subianto at the State Palace.

This moment marks the peak of his unwavering dedication to the world of art in the homeland. Jaja, as he is fondly called, shared his experience with a beaming face full of happiness.

News about artists who received awards from Prabowo Subianto can be found at Liputan6.com

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"So happy is my father, he wants to tell his friends. So it can be spread," he said when met in the Tebet area, South Jakarta, on Wednesday (27/8/2025).

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This award is given to artists who are considered to have made significant contributions to Indonesian culture. Receiving such a high award directly from the number one person in Indonesia is certainly an invaluable pride.

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Interestingly, there is a personal moment that Ayah Jaja will never forget. During the award ceremony, he recalled that he not only shook hands but also received warm treatment from President Prabowo. "It wasn't just chatting, I was patted on the shoulder," he reminisced.

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According to him, President Prabowo also gave a brief but meaningful message to him, asking him to continue creating.

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"He dialogued like this, 'Continue'. 'Ready, Sir, I will continue'. Nice," he said, mimicking his brief conversation with the President.

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This moment made Jaja Miharja feel so appreciated. In fact, he admitted that he could hardly hold back tears of emotion while at the Palace. "I was about to cry just being with our president," he said.

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This award is a tangible proof that Jaja Miharja's long dedication to the world of art has never been in vain and has received the highest recognition from the state.