The presence of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at Singapore’s National Day celebrations on August 9 made a significant impact on Indonesian students studying in Singapore. Belinda, Donata, Daniel, and Ardi, students from the Singapore Institute of Management, had the opportunity to meet President Prabowo. They felt a strong connection to their homeland and a sense of belonging while interacting with the President. Meeting the leader of their country in a foreign land brought a feeling of home to these students. They expressed their gratitude for the chance to shake hands with President Prabowo and members of the Kabinet Merah Putih. One student mentioned how meeting the President was a rare and memorable experience, as it was their first time meeting a President in person. Donata shared her excitement at meeting President Prabowo again, this time more closely. The students were grateful for the opportunity to interact with the President on the occasion of Singapore’s National Day Parade. This encounter left a lasting impression on them, making them feel closer to their roots even while away from home.
