JAKARTA - Suburia was unable to hide her feelings of emotion when she saw her son, Ismi Ulfaida, in the ranks of Paskibraka who were in charge of lowering the flag for the 81st anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia at Istana Merdeka, Jakarta, Monday (17/8/2026). Ismi is the only School People's student from Polewali Mandar, West Sulawesi, who managed to qualify to be part of Paskibraka National in 2026. He even carried out the mandate as a backup tray carrier.

Met after the event, Suburia admitted that she did not expect to make it to Jakarta to see her daughter appear before President Prabowo Subianto. "Immediately was movedSir, cried when I heard that the child had escaped (Paskibraka)," said Suburia. Illustration.

Ismi is the child of the couple Rahman and Suburia. To meet their daily needs, this family relies on the income of Rahman who works as a farm laborer. With an uncertain income and all existing limitations, Ismi remains a child who is patient and has a strong determination to achieve his dreams, including becoming a Paskibraka.

"Aside from being patient and obedient, he also helps me at home to complete my homework," he said. Illustration. Aside from that, Suburia also experienced quite significant changes.

According to him, Ismi was more diligent in worshiping after undergoing one year of education at People's School. In the same place, Ismi explained that it took a long process for him to reach this stage. Starting from district level selection, moving up to provincial level, up to national level.

Overall, Ismi competed with 119.441 applicants, and he was one of 76 selected sons and daughters from 38 provinces.