The visit of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to Singapore for the National Day celebrations had a profound impact on Indonesian students studying in the city-state. Students from the Singapore Institute of Management, such as Belinda, Donata, Daniel, and Ardi, were among those who had the opportunity to meet the President in person. This encounter not only provided them with a sense of closeness to their homeland but also served as a reminder of their national identity while being away from Indonesia. Meeting President Prabowo and members of the Kabinet Merah Putih was a memorable experience for these students, who expressed their gratitude for the chance to interact with the country’s leader. The students were thrilled to have the rare opportunity to meet President Prabowo up close, with some even mentioning that it was their first time meeting a President in person. Overall, the encounter left a deep impression on the Indonesian students in Singapore, making them feel like they were back home even while being miles away.
