The Spirit of Jaja Miharja Never Fades, Ready to Take Jobs Again as Long as They Are Not 'Cheap'

Kapanlagi.com - Age and declining health conditions do not diminish the flame of Jaja Miharja's spirit to continue creating in the entertainment world. After being hospitalized for a while, the legend now asserts that he is ready to return to work and entertain the Indonesian public who miss him.

Although his spirit is high, Ayah Jaja, as he is affectionately known, realizes there are physical limitations he must adhere to. He explains that his mobility is not as free as it used to be, especially when walking on uneven terrain.

"If it's TV like soap operas, there must be a promise. Usually, I can walk like this, it's flat. If it's downhill, I can't, I need to be held," said Jaja Miharja when met in Tendean, South Jakarta, on Tuesday (21/7/2025).

1. Current Health Condition of Jaja Miharja

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Jaja Miharja, who is now 84 years old, has experienced a decline in health due to age factors. He was hospitalized at St. Carolus Hospital in Central Jakarta at the end of May 2025 due to intestinal and kidney infections, and he was briefly unconscious.

Nevertheless, his condition is reported to be gradually improving. One of the main health issues he currently faces is swelling in his legs caused by loose arteries in his calves.

2. Spirit and Readiness to Return to Work

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Despite these limitations, his door to return to the world that made his name is never closed. Vita, his daughter, confirmed that her father still receives offers, especially to sing at various events.

"Yes, sometimes there are requests for him to sing, he can still do it. But with the condition that he sits down. For example, if he has really enthusiastic fans at weddings, then with the condition that he sits down," explained Vita.

3. Principles in Accepting Job Offers

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The family does not prohibit Ayah Jaja from working again, as long as his condition allows. However, the legend has his own principles when it comes to accepting jobs at his age now.

He made a humorous yet meaningful remark, "Hold on. Don't take the cheap ones," he joked, which was met with laughter.

4. Family Support and Jaja Miharja's Character

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Vita added that her father's enthusiasm for activities is indeed extraordinary, sometimes even difficult to control. According to her, if prohibited, Ayah Jaja might dare to go out on his own without the family's knowledge.

"If he's forbidden, he still goes out by himself with the driver. Where's Ayah? Nowhere. Suddenly he comes back after going out, eating," said Vita.

5. Jaja Miharja's Hopes for the Future

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In the end, all this support and encouragement aims for Jaja's father to be able to do what he loves the most again. He hopes the prayers from fans can speed up his recovery.

"Pray for my father to be healthy, so he can entertain the public again," concluded Jaja Miharja.

6. QNA

What is Jaja Miharja's current health condition?
Jaja Miharja has recovered from intestinal and kidney infections, although he is experiencing swelling in his legs.

Is Jaja Miharja ready to return to work?
Yes, Jaja Miharja is ready to return to work and entertain the Indonesian public.

How does the family support Jaja Miharja?
The family supports Jaja Miharja to return to work as long as his condition allows.

What are Jaja Miharja's hopes for the future?
Jaja Miharja hopes that the prayers from fans can speed up his recovery so he can entertain the public again.

(kpl/pit)