Visit The Bumi Shalawat Islamic Boarding School KH Ali Masyhuri In Sidoarjo, Airlangga Hartarto Discusses The Pilleg And Presidential Elections 2024

Gus Ali prayed for Airlangga Hartarto during his visit to the Bumi Shalawat Islamic Boarding School KH Ali Masyhuri in Sidoarjo, Sunday, February 20, 2022. (Photo: Special)

JAKARTA - Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto visited the Bumi Shalawat Progressive Islamic Boarding School in Sidoarjo, sowan ndalem KH Agoes Ali Masyhuri (Gus Ali), Sunday, February 20, 2022.

During the visit, Airlangga also congratulated the launch of Progressive TV owned by the Islamic boarding school which was managed by Gus Ali.

"We congratulate you with the launch of Progressive TV so that the students of the Bumi Shalawat Islamic Boarding School can follow technological developments, especially in the field of digitalization," said the General Chair of the Golkar Party.

Airlangga also praised the education system implemented at the Bumi Shalawat Progressive Islamic Boarding School which prepares its students to be able to keep up with the times. Many sciences are taught, about morality, religion, technology and so on.

When asked about the 2024 general election, the chairman of Golkar did not comment much. He just hinted that there was a conversation about it.

Including when asked about plans to advance in the 2024 presidential election, Airlangga also only answered briefly.

"About the presidential election, we are waiting for the time, God willing. Thank God Gus Ali is willing to pray for me, hopefully he will continue to be trustworthy in carrying out his duties," he added.

Airlangga had admitted that there was talk about the legislative elections. Including how to strengthen electoral districts and discuss the targets that can be achieved by the Golkar Party in the upcoming 2024 elections.

"Many things were discussed with him (Gus Ali), including the upcoming Pilleg (legislative election) and the upcoming 2024 presidential election," said Airlangga.

Airlangga Hartarto's visit to the Bumi Sholawat Islamic boarding school was accompanied by Menpora Zainudin Amali, Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang, Deputy Minister of Trade Jerry Sambuaga, Members of the Indonesian House of Representatives, East Java DPRD and a number of other officials.