Mark Zuckerberg Invited By Jokowi Blusukan To Tanah Abang Market In Today's Memory, October 13, 2014

Mark Zuckerberg (two from the left) with Elected President Joko Widodo (left) talked with one of the traders during blusukan' at Tanah Abang Market, Jakarta (13/10/2014). (VOA Indonesia/AP)

JAKARTA Memories of today, 10 years ago, October 13, 2014, the Governor of DKI Jakarta, Joko Widodo (Jokowi) invited Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg to visit Tanah Abang Market, Central Jakarta. The blusukan was initiated by Mark himself. Mark wants to see how Jokowi's blusukan style is considered unique.

Previously, Mark visited a number of countries with the mission of realizing cheap and fast internet for all people. The assessment was also carried out in Indonesia. He also took the time to tour the archipelago.

Facebook social media has never lost its fans in Indonesia. The presence of other social media such as Twitter did not necessarily shift loyal enthusiasts. In fact, globally Facebook is not as big as it used to be. Facebook user numbers have fallen in various countries such as in the United States.

This condition made Mark come to a number of countries to see the potential for Facebook to develop and discuss internet efficiency through the internet.org movement. Indonesia is also one of the countries he visited.

He opened a visit to Indonesia in Yogyakarta on October 12, 2014. The visit was horrendous throughout Indonesia. Mark had time to enjoy the sunrise at Borobudur Temple. Then he immediately headed to Cyber Village in Yogyakarta.

A funny incident also accompanied Mark's arrival. The founder of Facebook was once considered an ordinary foreign tourist. Later someone found out about Mark's arrival. They found out that the mark agenda was visiting Cyber Village.

Mark had previously come to find out about the greatness of Kampung Cyber. He then wondered how the residents of Kampung Cyber used the internet to help with their daily activities. Discussions between Mark and the villagers were established. The chat lasted more than an hour

"Earlier he came around 15.00, accompanied by a bodyguard and several of his assistants. I didn't really think he came here, and suddenly. Just met on the village road, then he wanted to chat and ask questions about Cyber Village, also talking at Ronda Post which is usually used as a resident for internet learning places..

"From the facial expressions and body movements, he does seem very enthusiastic. He doesn't talk much, listens more to my explanations while getting stuck," said Cyber Village Task Force Officer Antonius Sasongko as quoted by the National Geographic page, October 12, 2014.

Mark also continued his trip to Jakarta. He was attracted by the figure of the Governor of DKI Jakarta who is also the President of Indonesia, Jokowi. He considered Jokowi as a figure who was able to optimize Facebook in the campaign agenda for the 2014 presidential election and succeeded.

Mark also wanted to chat with Jokowi. He also had a special request for a blusukan by Jokowi to Tanah Abang Market. Jokowi also agreed. Jokowi and Mark blusukan special day at Tanah Abang Market Blok A, the ground floor took place on October 13, 2014.

Mark was amazed by the enthusiasm of the people who communicated with Jokowi. He saw for himself how big the influence of blusukan in shaping a populist image in the figure of Jokowi. Mark then considered blusukan the best option to connect with the people.

He (Jokowi) has an extraordinary perspective because he has decided on a presidential election campaign through Facebook. A group of internet to communicate directly with 250 million Indonesians.

Jokowi's style is 'blusukan' or impromptu meeting and talking to fulfill the wishes of the Indonesian people. After our meeting (at City Hall), I blusukan Jokowi to the Tanah Abang market. That is a great way to deal with the people directly," said Mark in his Facebook upload quoted Detik.com the day after, October 13, 2014.