Updated: 24 February, 2008

Indonesia

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• Order of the Bintang Republic, 3rd Class  (Image courtesy of Emmanuel Halleux)

• Suharto awarded South Africa's highest honour (Order of Good Hope) (Nov 1997)

• TNI chief honors top brass - Jakarta: Army's Strategic Reserves Command chief Lt. Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu was among 60 members of the top brass to receive medals from Indonesian Military (TNI) Chief Adm. Widodo A.S.. The Yudha Dharma and Nararya medals were awarded to honor the officers' distinguished services to the state and the TNI. Widodo handed the awards in a ceremony at TNI headquarters, which was attended by Army Chief of Staff Gen. Endriartono Sutarto, Navy Chief of Staff Adm. Indroko Sastrowiryono, and Air Force Chief of Staff Marshal Hanafie Asnan. Other recipients included Deputy Governor of the National Resilience Institute (Lemhannas) Vice Adm. Si Putu Ardhana, Deputy Navy Chief Vice Adm. Fred S. Lonan and Deputy Air Force Chief Vice Marshal Alimunsiri Rappe. (Apr 02)

• AFP chief awarded Indonesian medal Australian Federal Police (AFP) commissioner Mick Keelty has been awarded Indonesia's highest police award in recognition of outstanding cooperation to solve the Bali bombings. Justice Minister Chris Ellison said Mr Keelty was presented the Bintang Bhayangkara Utama Medal by Indonesian president Megawati Sukarnoputri at a ceremony in Jakarta. The Age, Australia - 30 Jun 2003

• Medals of honour for chopper victims Indonesia will honour the victims and survivors of an Australian helicopter crash on the island of Nias with medals of honour. Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, following a meeting with Prime Minister John Howard, said his government and the people of Indonesia were profoundly saddened by the accident. "Let me take this opportunity to state on record our deepest condolences and profound sadness for the tragic helicopter crash in the island of Nias last Saturday which claimed the lives of nine Australians and miraculously produced two survivors," he told reporters. "Our hearts go out to their families, and I want them to know that the people and government of Indonesia are grateful for their noble contribution in helping those who are suffering in Nias. smh.com.au 4 Apr 05

  • Service medal awards a first for non-Indonesians No foreigner has ever before been awarded the Satya Lencana Kebaktian Sosial, or Medal of Honour Social Service, according to Heri Syafruddin, from the honours office in the presidential secretariat in Jakarta. About 300 medals of this type have been awarded since its inception in 1959; all to Indonesians with distinguished and gallant service, Mr Syafruddin said. The bronze medal, with a green and gold ribbon, is one of the highest honours for services to Indonesia. The first Medal of Honour Social Service was presented to a doctor called Benyamin for his efforts in fighting leprosy throughout the archipelago. theaustralian.news.com.au 6 Apr 05

• Kanimbla crew to get Indonesian medals The crew of the HMAS Kanimbla will be bestowed an Indonesian medal of honour for humanitarian efforts in Aceh and Nias, the country's ambassador announced. The Kanimbla docked at Garden Island Naval Base in Sydney nearly one month after the Sea King helicopter disaster that claimed nine Australian lives. Indonesian Ambassador Imron Cotan told the sailors and their families that his country valued their efforts during the challenging and difficult humanitarian mission. He told the 1000-strong crowd that the nine dead and the remaining crew would be given medals for their efforts. "Indonesia is privileged to bestow upon them and to surviving members of Kanimbla ... a medal ... the first of its kind to be given to non-Indonesian citizens," Mr Cotan. theage.com.au 30 Apr 05

• Chief of Air Force Receives Indonesian Award The Chief of Singapore Air Force, Major-General (MG) Lim Kim Choon received the Bintang Swabhuwana Paksa Utama – Air Force Star (First Class) – from the Indonesian Government.  Commander-in-Chief of the Indonesian National Defence Forces, GEN Endriartono Sutarto, conferred the award on MG Lim Kim Choon. mindef.gov.sg 6 Jun 05

• SBY confers medals on four police officers President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono presented medals to four policemen in a ceremony to commemorate the 59th anniversary of the National Police in Cikeas, Bogor. Susilo presented the Bhayangkara Pratama medal to the National Police chief's management expert, Inspector Gen. Adam Firman, for extraordinary bravery and commitment. Bhayangkara Nararaya medals were awarded to three police officers for their hard work and dedication. The three were the Mobile Brigade's planning division chief, Senior Commissioner Komarudin, National Police Headquarters information and communications technology (ICT) division chief, Adj. Senior Commissioner Heru Suryono, and Adj. Inspector Dewa Ketut Santika. thejakartapost.com 1 Jul 05

• Indonesia honours Thai general for brokering peace in Aceh A high-ranking Thai soldier is among four foreigners who have been awarded Indonesia's highest decoration for their contribution to building peace in Banda Aceh. Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono presented the decorations to former Finnish president Martti Ahtisaari, Yuha Christensen, also a Finn, Peter Faith from the Netherlands and Thailand's Lieutenant General Niphat Thonglek, who commanded peacekeeping forces on the ground. Indonesia praised the four as the most important figures behind peace agreement between the Indonesian government and rebels representing the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) who signed a peace agreement aimed at ending their nearly 30-year-conflict a year ago. Indonesia marked the first anniversary of the peace accord with GAM with a ceremony attended by Acehnese people and some high-ranking representatives from the European Union. Under the agreement, the rebels dropped their demand for full independence but accepted a form of local self-government and the right to equally establish a political party while the Indonesian government agreed to release political prisoners and offered farmland to former combatants to help them reintegrate into civilian life. Last August, Thailand assigned Lt. Gen. Niphat as the country's representative to help broker peace in Aceh. The Indonesian government said Lt. Gen. Niphat was trusted from both sides and had played a major role in coordinating with Aceh freedom fighters who laid down their weapons in return for Aceh receiving greater autonomy from the central government. One year ago, Indonesia and its province of Banda Aceh signed a peace accord in Helsinki, Finland, ending 29 years of war that cost at least 15,000 lives. etna.mcot.net 17 Aug 06

• Malay PM receives Indonesia medal of honour Malaysian prime minister, Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, has received a medal of honour from Indonesia's president, in appreciation of strengthening ties between the the two countries. The "Republik Indonesia Adipradana" awarded to Prime Minister Badawi, is the highest medal of honour given by Indonesia, second only to medals automatically held by the president and vice president by virtue of their office. Indonesian President, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, says there had been "significant progress" in relations between the neighbours. radioaustralia.net.au 22 Feb 07
• Medals Of Honour For Brunei's Aceh Mission Twenty two personnel from the Brunei Darussalam Aceh Monitoring Mission (AMM) have been awarded the "Satyalancana Dharma Nusa" medal by the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Dr H Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, in recognition of the successful accomplishment of their mission. Brunei Darussalam's AMM team who participated in the mission from September 5 to September 15 2005, accomplished its mission through the Memorandum of Understanding signed in Helsinki, Finland in August 2005, comprising 14 Royal Brunei Armed Force officers and eight Royal Brunei Police Officers. He further disclosed that the honorary "Satyalancana Dharma Nusa" medal was a medal of recognition given to armies of Indonesian National Armed Forces, Republic of Indonesia Police Force and civilian officers, who have accomplished the relief peace operation duties in threatened areas in order to keep the sovereignty and unity of Indonesia. The AMM Team receiving the honorary medal "Satyalancana Dharma Nusa" is an honour especially -in recognition towards responsibilities shouldered towards the achievement of permanent peace in Aceh. For Brunei Darussalam's AMM Team, receiving it apart from the honour and additional recognition gained previously as well as the appreciation, is more meaningful as it has upgraded the nation's profile and defence institution and its security in level with other world members that is bigger, more experienced and capable. The responsibilities of the AMM amongst others are to monitor the demobilisation of GAM and decommissioning of weapons, monitoring Indonesian non-organic military and police relocation, reintegration of GAM members who are active in the community, Human Rights situation and provide assistance in this field and so forth. With the mission successfully accomplished, it has given space to the formation of AMM with a minimal number of members. Currently there are six members in the Brunei Darussalam AMM continuing with their AMM responsibilities. brudirect.com 12 May 07

• Indonesia confers highest civilian honour on former Singapore Singapore's former Ambassador to Indonesia Mr Edward Lee has been conferred Indonesia's highest civilian honour. Mr Lee received the "Bintang Jasa Utama" or the First Class Order of Service Award. He was Singapore's Ambassador in Jakarta from 1994 to 2006. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), the award is bestowed upon Indonesian citizens and foreigners, who have rendered great service to the people of Indonesia. channelnewsasia.com 18 Sep 07

• Regular Indonesia visitors 'to get medals' As if making multiple trips to the tropical islands of Indonesia wasn't enjoyable enough, regular visitors to the country will soon be rewarded with a medal, according to reports. People who visit the south-east Asian nation more than 20 times will be decorated in a government initiative to entice more people to become regular holidaymakers there. 'We hope that by presenting the medals, we will encourage more foreign tourists to come to Indonesia,' culture and tourism minister Jero Wacik told Antara, the Indonesian national news agency. The reward scheme is expected to come into effect in the near future after final details are finalised. Indonesia is a popular destination for many travellers on the south-east Asian trail, with six million international arrivals expected this year and another seven million in 2008. news.opodo.co.uk 21 Nov 07

• Indonesia's Commander-in-Chief receives highest military honour Singapore has conferred its highest military honour to the Commander-in-Chief of the Indonesian National Defence Forces. Air Chief Marshal Djoko Suyanto was awarded the Military Distinguished Service Order by Singapore's President, S R Nathan. The award recognises the commander's contributions towards enhancing strong ties between the Indonesian National Defence Forces and the Singapore Armed Forces. Under Air Chief Marshal Djoko Suyanto, officers from both countries have conducted various bilateral exercises and exchanges. These exercises included the biennial air force exercise, Elang Indopura; the annual army exercise, Safkar Indopura; the biennial navy exercise, Eagle. channelnewsasia.com 23 Nov 07

• Eight top naval officer receive medals of merit The government has decorated eight top naval officers with Jalasena Pratama medals of merit in recognition of their meritorious services. "The awards are based on Presidential Decree No. 082/TK/2007," Head of the Indonesian Navy Headquarters` Information Service Commodore Iskandar Sitompul said. The awardees included Maj Gen (Marine) Slamet Santoso, assistant to the Indonesian military chief for military technology industry, Rear Admiral Sudjatmiko, expert in the teaching of geopolitics and national outlook at the National Resilience Institute (Lemhanas). Rear Admiral Gunadi, director general of defense planning at the Defense Ministry, Rear Admiral Agus Suhartono, chief of the western Indonesian fleet command, and Rear Admiral Lili Supramono, chief of the seaborne military command. antara.co.id 12 Feb 08