This article discusses the handover memorandum ceremony at the Ministry of Defense in Jakarta, where Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia’s 8th President, handed over his position to Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin. The two rode together in a Maung vehicle after the ceremony and exchanged tokens of appreciation.
Sjafrie and Prabowo have a close bond since their youth, having served together in the elite Red Beret Corps, Kopassus. Sjafrie has held various key positions in the military and government, including Deputy Minister of Defense and Assistant Minister of Defense for Defense Management.
Sjafrie was sworn in as the Minister of Defense for the Merah Putih Cabinet by President Prabowo on October 21, 2024. The public showed enthusiasm as Prabowo and Sjafrie passed by, with people shouting greetings and showing support for the new Defense Minister.