JAKARTA - Former Vice President Boediono expressed his sense of loss with the death of senior economist Faisal Basri because the deceased was an economist who had clear and sharp thoughts.

"I feel a loss. He has a clear mind, a sharp mind, and it's all for the common good," said Boediono at the funeral home, Thursday, September 5.

Boediono said, Faisal Basri is an extraordinary economist in terms of his knowledge and practice. There are so many activities in the field that provide benefits to the community.

"It is very beneficial for the community. So I feel like I have lost my best friend. We pray that his journey will run smoothly, towards the creator," he said.

For information, Faisal Basri passed away on Thursday morning, September 5, at around 03.50 WIB.

Faisal Basri breathed his last at Mayapada Hospital, Kuningan, South Jakarta, at the age of 65.

"Yes, it's true (died), I got news from his son," said Indef Director Tauhid Ahmad when contacted by VOI, Thursday.

Apart from being an economist who is known to actively provide input to the government, Faisal Basri has also been a politician and lecturer at the University of Indonesia.


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