Jokowi Takziah To The Funeral Home Of Conglomerate Arifin Panigoro In Cilandak, South Jakarta, Prayers For Diimami Hilmi Panigoro

The President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, paid tribute to Arifin Panigoro's funeral home. (Photo: Instagram @jokowi)

JAKARTA - Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) pays homage to the funeral home of the late founder of Medco Energi, conglomerate Arifin Panigoro in East Cilandak, Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta, Tuesday, March 8.

Jokowi arrived at the location at around 09.00 WIB, and was greeted by the deceased's wife, Raisis Kartiwa, and the deceased's two children, Maera Hanafiah Arifin Panigoro and Yasser Mairi Arifin Panigoro.

Jokowi then carried out a congregational funeral prayer led by the deceased's sister, Hilmi Panigoro.

Also in the prayer was the Minister of Trade Muhammad Lutfi. After that, Jokowi prayed for the deceased before saying goodbye to the family.

The body of the late Arifin Panigoro will then be buried stately at the family cemetery.

For information, Arifin Panigoro died in the United States on Sunday, February 27 local time due to illness. During his lifetime, the deceased was known as a businessman. In addition, he has served as a member of the Presidential Advisory Council (Wantimpres) for the 2019-2024 period.