Jakarta, July 6 -- The commemoration of Indonesia's 75th year of independence on August 17 this year will be held at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, with certain limitations in place in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Minister of State Secretary Pratikno made the statement at a press conference on the commemoration of Indonesia's 75th Anniversary at the ministry's building in Jakarta, Monday.

"In connection with the August-17th commemoration ceremony at the Merdeka Palace, we confirm that it will be solemnly held, with a limited number of participants," he remarked in Jakarta on Monday.

Pratikno expounded that all components involved in the ceremony will be participating, including the essential National Flag Hoisting Team (Paskibraka)...