Secretary -General Pan Call Titeic Puspa buried in TMP Kalibata

Jakarta -Secretary -General of the National Mandate Party (Secretary -General of PAN) Eko Hendro Purnomo (Eko Patrio) said that the state should give the greatest respect to great Indonesian artists titic puspa. He suggested that titic puspa be buried in the Kalibata National Heroes Cemetery (TMP). “Mbak Titic Puspa has devoted her life to the Indonesian culture for more than six decades, since the early 1960s. He passed the leadership of the seven presidents of the Republic of Indonesia without ever stopping,” Eko said on Saturday (12/4/2025). According to Eko, the long journey of titic puspa is not only a record of art, but is part of the development of the country’s cultural history. Browse to continue with content “through hundreds of works he has built a cultural memory generation, ranging from children’s songs that form the nation’s character, social songs that take up the portrait of people’s lives to bring the face of Indonesian culture to the international stage,” he said. Eko also emphasized that Titic Puspa received several awards for his service. One is the Bintang Budaya Parama Dharma, which is the highest award of the country for the cultural field. “However, it is time for the country to go further by giving the Mahaputera star, as a tribute to putting him in accordance with the great figures of other countries,” he said. According to Eko, the administration of Mahaputera stars is not only morally relevant, but also in accordance with the mandate of the Constitution. “Article 32 paragraph 1 of the Constitution of 1945 confirms that the state promotes national culture. By giving the Mahaputera star to Titic Puspa, the state emphasizes its commitment that culture is the most important pillar of national development,” Eko explained. Eko also invited all pan cadres, especially in the House of Representatives Commission X in charge of culture, to participate in the struggle for this honor. “It’s not just a tribute to a titic puspa, it’s a tribute to all Indonesian cultural figures who devoted their lives to enriching the souls of the nation,” he said. He further encouraged the Minister of Culture Fadli Zon to lead this step, as well as asking President Prabowo to pay particular attention to the long struggle of Titic Puspa in the building of national culture. “We are building this nation not only by building the economy, but also through the soul of the country through culture. Tity Puspa has treated the fire of Indonesian culture throughout his life, and the state must give him the greatest respect,” Eko concluded. (AKN/EGA) HOEGENG Awards 2025 Read the inspiring story of the exemplary police candidate here