JAKARTA, Literasi Hukum – 6th Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia, Try Sutrisno, passed away on Monday (March 2, 2026) at 06:58 AM Western Indonesian Time at RSPAD Gatot Subroto, Jakarta. The deceased passed away at the age of 90 years old. The government expressed deep condolences for the passing of one of Indonesia's senior military figures and statesmen.

Minister of State Secretary (Mensesneg) Prasetyo Hadi stated that the government had given full attention since the deceased was hospitalized. He mentioned that the President and relevant officials had instructed RSPAD, the Permanent Garrison Command I/Jakarta, and the Ministry of State Secretariat to provide the best service to the deceased and the family.

“We express our deepest condolences,” Prasetyo told reporters on Monday (March 2, 2026).

Buried at Kalibata Heroes' Cemetery

Based on the information gathered, the body was first laid to rest at the funeral home in the area of Menteng, Central Jakarta, before being interred at Kalibata National Main Heroes' Cemetery, South Jakarta. The funeral procession is planned to be conducted with military honors, given the deceased's status as a retired TNI general.

Try Sutrisno served as the Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia for the period 1993–1998, accompanying President Soeharto during the New Order era. Previously, he had a long career in the military, including serving as the Commander of ABRI (now TNI) before entering state political office.

Career Trajectory and National Contribution

As a military figure who later entered the national political arena, Try Sutrisno was widely known during the transition of Indonesia's security and political dynamics in the 1980s–1990s. He was part of the national leadership during a crucial period leading up to the 1998 Reformasi.

Several national figures conveyed their respects for the deceased's services to the nation, both in his military capacity and as vice president.

As of the publication of this news, there has been no further official statement regarding the medical history that led to the deceased's passing.

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