In a solemn declaration, the Indonesian government has announced a three-day period of national mourning following the passing of the nation’s 6th Vice President, Try Sutrisno, who died today, Monday, March 2nd. This significant decree marks a moment of collective grief and remembrance across the archipelago.
During this designated period of sorrow, citizens and institutions across Indonesia are respectfully requested to fly the Red and White flag at half-mast. This symbolic gesture, observed nationwide, serves as a poignant tribute to the former statesman and a visible expression of the nation’s respect for his service.
The directive for this period of remembrance is formally enshrined in a pivotal Circular Letter, specifically Number B-02/M/S/TU.00.00/03/2026. This official communication underscores the gravity of the occasion and the government’s comprehensive approach to honoring Vice President Sutrisno’s legacy.
Issued to a wide spectrum of prominent figures and entities, the letter was addressed to leaders of state institutions, the Governor of Bank Indonesia, all ministers within the Cabinet Merah Putih, the Attorney General, the TNI Commander, the National Police Chief, as well as leaders of non-ministerial and non-structural government bodies. Furthermore, it reached regional heads, leaders of State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) and Regional-Owned Enterprises (BUMD), and all heads of Indonesian representative offices abroad, ensuring widespread compliance and acknowledgment of the national observance.
Elaborating on the specific timeline, the circular explicitly states that the lowering of the national flag at half-mast will commence from today, March 2nd, and continue consecutively until March 4th, 2026. The decree unequivocally declares, “It is requested to fly the State Flag at half-mast throughout the country for 3 (three) consecutive days, starting from March 2nd to March 4th, 2026. This period is also declared as a National Mourning Day.”
The solemn circular bears the signature of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi and was also carbon-copied to both the President and the Vice President, signifying the highest levels of government endorsement and awareness regarding this important national tribute.
Summary
The Indonesian government has declared a three-day period of national mourning following the passing of the nation’s 6th Vice President, Try Sutrisno, on Monday, March 2nd. During this time, from March 2nd to March 4th, 2026, citizens and institutions throughout Indonesia are requested to fly the Red and White flag at half-mast. This symbolic gesture serves as a poignant tribute to the former statesman and an expression of national respect for his service.
This directive is formalized in Circular Letter Number B-02/M/S/TU.00.00/03/2026, which was addressed to a wide array of government figures and entities. Signed by State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi, the circular ensures widespread acknowledgment and compliance with this significant national observance. The designated period is also officially recognized as a National Mourning Day.