Viral Picture Of Minister Basuki Who Was 'not Invited' To Chat With Jokowi-Luhut-Sandiaga, Sri Mulyani: Mr. Bas Is Sad?

Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani (right) with Minister of PUPR Basuki Hadimuljono during a visit to North Sumatra (Photo: Screenshot of the Ministry of Finance Youtube)

JAKARTA – It is common knowledge for the media crew that the figure of Basuki Hadimuljono is the minister who is known to be the funniest in President Joko Widodo's (Jokowi) cabinet. It is not uncommon for him to break the atmosphere when the Head of State holds a meeting at the Palace.

This disposition does not reduce his ability to carry out the heavy duty as the spearhead of infrastructure development in Indonesia.

This is evidenced by the confidence of President Jokowi, who re-elected him as Minister of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) in two terms of office. No doubt, the figure of Minister Basuki is quite respected and liked by his peers.

Recently, the Minister of PUPR has succeeded in attracting public attention. During his visit to escort the President to North Sumatra, a photo circulated showing him being alone. In fact, the recorded images show President Jokowi with Coordinating Minister for Investment and Investment Luhut Binsar Panjaitan and Minister of Tourism Sandiaga Uno engaging in intimate conversation.

Knowing this, the Minister of Finance (Menkeu) Sri Mulyani was also curious to ask what actually happened.

"Why is Mr. Bas sitting alone and apart with a silent face in the photo with President @Jokowi and Pak @Luhut.Pandjaitan and mas @Sandiuno on Samosir Island?" he asked via Instagram @smidrawati quoted on Sunday, February 6.

With a chuckle Minister Basuki responded to the curiosity of the state treasurer.

"The photo is viral, huh...": he said

"(Yes) it's funny that Pak Bas's face is sullen alone, think he's angry or sad," said Sri Mulyani.

From the illustration of the conversation above, it is clear that these two very strategic assistants to the President still show a humanistic attitude in the midst of busy routines and high work schedules. It seems that the Minister of Finance has just proven the validity of the opinion that Basuki Hadimuljono is indeed a minister who has a good sense of humor.

“I had a small chat with Pak Basuki this morning on the sidelines of the inauguration of the Binjai - Stabat Medan Toll Road by President @Jokowi. Medan 4/2/2022," closed Sri Mulyani.