KH Abbas Abdul Jamil awarded National Hero title

KH Abbas Abdul Jamil has been officially awarded the title of National Hero by President Prabowo Subianto during a ceremony at the State Palace in Jakarta on November 10, 2026.

Known as the “Lion from West Java,” KH Abbas Abdul Jamil played a critical role during the Battle of Surabaya in November 1945. Following a recommendation from KH Hasyim Asy’ari, he led his forces to join the resistance against Allied troops, including British and Netherlands Indies Civil Administration (NICA) forces.

During the conflict, KH Abbas Abdul Jamil worked alongside other religious leaders at the Ulama Headquarters in Surabaya to coordinate strategies and provide spiritual support to fighters. His leadership and contributions to the struggle for Indonesian independence were central to the events of the November 10 battle.