Culture Minister Fadli Zon said the Oct 17 date is significant as it coincides with the date Indonesia’s national emblem "Garuda Pancasila" and national motto were established by founding president Soekarno in 1951. JAKARTA: A designated National Culture Day coinciding with Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto’s birthday has come under fire from senior political figures and academics. They challenged the date’s cultural and historical significance amid growing concerns over the politicisation