Suryadharma Ali In The Eyes Of Anas Urbaningrum: Friends, Teachers, And Peacemakers

Chairman of the Partai Kebangkitan Nusantara (PKN) Anas Urbaningrum at the funeral home on Jalan Cipinang Cempedak I Number 30, Cipinang Cempedak, Jatinegara, East Jakarta, Thursday (31/7/2025). BETWEENA/Siti Nurhaliza

JAKARTA - Chairman of the Partai Kebangkitan Nusantara (PKN) Anas Urbaningrum recalled the late Suryadharma Ali as a senior politician who was concerned, and was a sincere person in establishing human relations.

"The late Pak Suryadharma Ali is a good politician. For me, he is a senior, teacher, as well as a partner who can be invited to communicate very well. He thinks more about the affairs and interests of the people, nation, and people," said Anas while mourning at the funeral home on Jalan Cipinang Cempedak I Number 30, Cipinang Cempedak, Jatinegara, East Jakarta, Antara, Thursday, July 31.

According to Anas, the deceased was not only senior in the world of politics, but also a solutive and communicative person. He remembers very well how Suryadharma was able to build soothing political communication, even in difficult situations.

"If there is a problem or problem, he can always find a solution without hurting anyone. A type that is very communicative and focuses on solutions," said Anas.

Anas admitted that he last met Suryadharma Ali a few months ago, when his health condition began to decline. Even so, he expressed his respect for the contribution of the deceased to national politics.

"God willing, he will be remembered as a good person and can be an important part of our lessons in politics, nation and state," said the former chairman of the Democratic Party.

When asked about the most memorable memories, Anas mentioned the sincerity of human relations that the deceased had always maintained. "His relationship with anyone is always warm and sincere," he said.