When Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto visited Singapore to participate in the National Day celebrations on August 9, it left a lasting impact on Indonesian students studying in the Lion City. Belinda, Donata, Daniel, and Ardi, students at the Singapore Institute of Management, were among those fortunate enough to directly interact with the President. The encounter was more than just a casual meeting for them; it brought a sense of closeness to their homeland while being away from Indonesia. Meeting their country’s leader while abroad made them feel a connection to home on foreign soil, as they expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to meet President Prabowo and members of the Kabinet Merah Putih. The students shared their excitement and appreciation for the rare chance to meet the President in person, with some mentioning it was their first encounter with a head of state. Overall, the experience was described as memorable and heartwarming, enhancing their sense of national identity even while far from home.
