Hasjim Djalal Funeral to Be Buried at Kalibata Cemetery Tomorrow
Jakarta – The funeral of Hasjim Djalal, a senior Indonesian diplomat and international maritime law expert, is set to take place at the Kalibata Heroes Cemetery (TMP) in Jakarta on Monday (13/1/2025).
The news was announced by Hasjim’s son, Dino Patti Djalal, at the family home in the Cilandak area of South Jakarta on Sunday evening (12/1/2025).
“The burial will be tomorrow at 3 PM at Kalibata, Heroes Cemetery. Those who wish to attend are welcome,” Dino said at the location.
Hasjim Djalal passed away at Pondok Indah Hospital in South Jakarta on Sunday at 16.40 WIB.
Dino revealed that Hasjim had been ill for a long time, but he did not expect his father to pass away so suddenly.
“He had been sick for a long time, had Covid twice, survived, then lastly was informed about prostate cancer, but he said, ‘This will not defeat me,'” Dino said.
“It was not the cancer that caused his death, but other complications. He was truly a fighter,” Dino added.
Dino also admired his father for still discussing foreign politics, especially international maritime law, in the days leading up to his passing.
“He truly had diplomacy in his blood and DNA,” Dino said.
Mourning for Hasjim Djalal: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Feels the Loss
Foreign Minister Sugiono paid his respects at Hasjim Djalal’s family home, expressing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ sense of loss.
Legacy of Hasjim Djalal: A Fighter and Diplomat
Hasjim Djalal’s legacy as a fighter and diplomat shines through in his son Dino’s heartfelt recollections. Dino’s admiration for his father’s resilience and dedication to international relations paints a poignant picture of a man who left an indelible mark on those around him.
The funeral of Hasjim Djalal at the Kalibata Cemetery will be a solemn occasion, as friends, family, and colleagues gather to bid farewell to a remarkable figure in Indonesia’s diplomatic history. May his legacy live on in the hearts of those who knew and respected him.
