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Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono apologizes for missing Indonesia's Independence Day
Former Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) has issued an apology for his absence from Indonesia's 81st Independence Day celebrations and President Prabowo Subianto's state speech. SBY is currently in Rochester, United States, undergoing routine medical examinations at the Mayo Clinic. These checks follow a prostate surgery he underwent in 2021 and were recommended by his presidential medical team.
SBY indicated he expects to return to Indonesia in September 2026. Despite his absence, he shared his views on the nation's development direction following President Prabowo's recent state address. SBY noted that the 2027 development blueprint and budget appear clear and offer new hope for the country. He specifically commented on the government's 6 percent economic growth target, describing it as ambitious but achievable.
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Indonesia · Mayo Clinic · Prabowo Subianto · Rochester · Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
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- [● 2 SOURCES] SBY expressed optimism regarding the 2027 development blueprint and national budget. www.viva.co.id · katadata.co.id
- [● 2 SOURCES] Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono apologized for not attending Indonesia's 81st Independence Day celebrations. news.harianjogja.com · katadata.co.id
- [● 2 SOURCES] SBY is undergoing routine health checks at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, United States. news.harianjogja.com · katadata.co.id
- [○ 1 SOURCE] SBY described the 6 percent economic growth target of the Prabowo administration as ambitious but possible. www.viva.co.id
- [● 2 SOURCES] SBY expects to return to Indonesia in September 2026. news.harianjogja.com · katadata.co.id
- [● 2 SOURCES] The health checks are follow-ups to a prostate surgery performed in 2021. news.harianjogja.com · katadata.co.id