Sunday Night, Jokowi Greets Residents At Kendari Shopping Center

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) greets the public and eats fried rice on the sidelines of a working visit in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi, Sunday, May 12, 2024 night.

Based on a press release reported by ANTARA, Monday, May 13, President Joko Widodo made an unscheduled visit by greeting residents of Kendari City, at The Park shopping center on Sunday night.

The presence of President Jokowi, who arrived at around 19.00 WITA, surprised many visitors who were enjoying their time at the shopping center.

"Pak Jokowi! Pak Jokowi! Pak Jokowi!" exclaimed the resident when President Jokowi arrived at the mall door.

Alea, one of the lucky visitors, said that she and her friends did not know about President Jokowi's previous arrival. Together with his three friends, Ratu, Zahra, and Cahaya, he initially only intended to watch movies in theaters.

"We were surprised that (President Jokowi) came. This is the first time we have (photo) Pak Jokowi," said Alea.

Another visitor, Tanjung, expressed her happiness and hopes for inclusion education in Indonesia.

"I shouted the loudest, I have to get attention so that President Jokowi can see me," said Tanjung.

Tanjung hopes that the government can further support private education, especially in the development of basic infrastructure.

Kiki, another visitor who brought her three children, shared a positive impression about President Jokowi's figure and praised Jokowi's humility.

"Mr. Jokowi is very humble. He doesn't see who this person is, our cellphones are still taken, photos. Even if there are bad results, Pak Jokowi will re-photo it again," said Kiki.

Kiki also thanked President Jokowi for his performance during his tenure. According to him, the benefits of President Jokowi's government programs have been directly felt by the community.

"We as residents have felt what Pak Jokowi is programing and indeed Pak Jokowi's work is real. Thank you for the work so far. May Mr. Jokowi live a long, healthy life, and God bless him," said Kiki.

In addition to greeting residents, President Jokowi on that occasion also had fried rice dinner at a local restaurant.

President Jokowi was accompanied by Minister of State Secretary Pratikno, Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin, Acting Governor of Southeast Sulawesi Andap Budhi Revianto, and Acting Mayor of Kendari Muhammad Yusup.