Salute To Ridwan Kamil's Tenacity, Desy Ratnasari: The Best Father And Leader

Desy Ratnasari (Photo: ist)

JAKARTA - Two weeks after Emmeril Khan Mumtadz drowned in the Aare river, the body of Ridwan Kamil's son was found in the Engehalde dam, Switzerland. Eril's father, Ridwan Kamil, is grateful for the discovery of the body of his eldest son.

Kang Emil flew back to Switzerland to pick up the body of his eldest son. His stubbornness made Desy Ratnasari salute.

"Thank God, yesterday I paid my respects, met my brother Ridwan Kamil to express my condolences," said Desy when met in Mampang, South Jakarta, June 16.

Desy along with the group listened to the story of Ridwan Kamil's journey from London to Switzerland to find his missing son. "We really appreciate his mental strength. There are times of mourning, there are times when he and his wife cry at night before dawn, then work as leaders in the morning," he explained.

This toughness, according to Desy, shows that Kang Emil is a good father figure for his children as well as a good leader for his citizens. Therefore, Desy welcomed the central government's policy of giving Kang Emil more time off.

"I think this is a policy given by the government to provide support to complete the responsibility as a father. I'm sure parents will definitely if something happens to their child, if you see the shape it will be more calming," he said.

Even though he is sincere, Desy understands Ridwan Kamil's desire to get Eril's body. "We believe that he is sincere. But there must be someone else's hope. Parents who came first in the world, want to go home first in the world, not their children," said Desy Ratnasari.