LABUHANBATU SELATAN | INDATANEWS.COM – The 118th National Awakening Day (Hari Kebangkitan Nasional/Harkitnas) was commemorated in a solemn and dignified ceremony held at the inspection field of the Labuhanbatu Selatan Regent's Office, located on Jalan Lintas Sumatera Kotapinang–Gunung Tua, Sosopan Village, Kotapinang District, on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
The ceremony was led by Deputy Chief of Police of
Labuhanbatu Selatan, Kompol Moch Guntur Pryantoko, who represented Police Chief AKBP Aditya S.P. Sembiring Muham. The event proceeded in an orderly and ceremonial manner, reflecting strong national symbolism and discipline among participants.
Call for Unity and National Strength
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"The spirit of National Awakening must become a positive force for all citizens and government officials to continue working, serving, and preserving national unity. Awakening starts from small things—discipline, care, and dedication to society," he stated.
CEREMONY LEADER AT THE PODIUM: Deputy Chief of Police of
Labuhanbatu Selatan, Kompol Moch Guntur Pryantoko, leads the 118th Harkitnas ceremony representing Police Chief AKBP Aditya S.P. Sembiring Muham. (PHOTO: Jhon Fitra Sagala)
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The Deputy Police Chief also highlighted the importance of synergy between the government, military, police, and society in maintaining security and supporting regional development. He stressed that the spirit of national awakening today must be realized through cross-sector collaboration to build a safe, progressive, and competitive region.
NATIONAL AWAKENING CELEBRATION: The 118th National Awakening Day ceremony at the Labuhanbatu Selatan Regent's Office was held solemnly with participation from Forkopimda, TNI, and Polri. (PHOTO: Jhon Fitra Sagala)
Read Also: Torgamba Police Educate Students on Drug Prevention and Youth Safety The ceremony concluded in an orderly and dignified atmosphere, with all participants following the full sequence of events as a mark of respect for the nation's founding fathers.
The Harkitnas commemoration in
Labuhanbatu Selatan served as an important moment to reaffirm collective commitment to strengthening unity and advancing regional development.
(IDNC)REPORTER: Jhon Fitra Sagala | EDITOR: Fik Sagala
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