Jokowi's 64th Birthday, Residents And Former Ministers Visit Houses In Solo

SOLO Moments of the 7th anniversary of the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo (Jokowi), became a gathering place for former government assistants. A number of figures who had been ministers in the era of Jokowi's leadership were seen visiting his private residence on Jalan Kutai Utara No. 1, Sumber Village, Banjarsari District, Solo, Sunday 22 June.

The former Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture (Menko PMK), Pratikno, together with his wife, came early and was inside Jokowi's house for about 1.5 hours. He left without giving information to the media crew.

Not long after, the Presidential Special Advisor for Hajj, Prof. Muhadjir Effendy, arrived alone wearing a short-sleeved plaid shirt. Muhadjir, who also served as Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture for two terms, emphasized that his visit was purely to stay in touch and pay personal respect to Jokowi.

"Yes, silaturahmi. I was once his assistant, to become minister for two terms. He is also being held for warsa (yearly)," Muhadjir told reporters.

Prayers From The Holy Land

Muhadjir has just returned from Mecca after carrying out his duties as Amirul Hajj. He admitted that he had time to slip a special prayer for Jokowi during the pilgrimage.

"I pray for his health, for a long life, and so that he is always guarded by God Almighty to remain an elder, a role model for the Indonesian people," he said in a emotional tone.

Regarding his arrival which coincided with Pratikno, Muhadjir dismissed an appointment. "There is no (promise), that's just a coincidence," he said.

Karangan Bunga dari Tokoh Nasional

Even though Jokowi's birthday falls on Saturday (21/6), congratulations and bouquets of flowers continue to arrive until the next day. The elected President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, is one of the national figures who sent flowers to Jokowi's private residence.

According to Jokowi's aide, Syarif Police Commissioner Muhammad Fitriansyah, as of Sunday afternoon at least 101 bouquets of flowers have been received.

"Today we received a bouquet of flowers from the President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto. In addition, there were also from Pak Seskab, TNI Commander, National Police Chief, Coordinating Ministers, Chiefs of Staff, Deputy Ministers, and volunteers," said Syarif.