Former Indonesian Minister of Defense, Ryamizard Ryacudu, passed away on Sunday (May 31, 2026) at the age of 76. He breathed his last at the Gatot Soebroto Army Central Hospital (RSPAD) in Jakarta, leaving behind a distinguished legacy of service to the nation.
Rico Ricardo Sirait, Head of the Defense Information Bureau at the Ministry of Defense Secretariat General, confirmed that Ryamizard passed away at 14:03 WIB. He had been receiving intensive medical care in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) prior to his passing.
“It is true that we have received the sad news that General TNI (Ret.) Ryamizard Ryacudu passed away today, Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 14:03 WIB at RSPAD,” Rico stated in Jakarta.
Currently, the late General’s remains are being transported to the funeral parlor at the hospital. Details regarding the final funeral arrangements are still pending a formal decision from his family.
A retired high-ranking officer of the Indonesian Army, Ryamizard Ryacudu held several prominent positions throughout his career, including serving as the Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Army from 2002 to 2005. His dedication to the country culminated in his appointment as the Minister of Defense under the administration of the 7th President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, serving from 2014 to 2019. Following his tenure, he passed the ministerial mantle to his successor, Prabowo Subianto.
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Former Indonesian Minister of Defense, General TNI (Ret.) Ryamizard Ryacudu, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the age of 76. He died at 14:03 WIB at the Gatot Soebroto Army Central Hospital (RSPAD) in Jakarta while receiving intensive care in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit.
Ryacudu was a distinguished military officer who served as the Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Army from 2002 to 2005. He later served as the Minister of Defense under President Joko Widodo’s administration from 2014 to 2019, before being succeeded by Prabowo Subianto.
