Responding To Surya Paloh's Invitation, Former Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohammad Visits The NasDem Party Office

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohammad fulfills the invitation of the chairman of the NasDem party, Surya Paloh (Wardhany T/VOI)

JAKARTA - Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohammad accepted the invitation of the General Chairman of the NasDem party Surya Paloh to the NasDem Party DPP Office or NasDem Tower in Gondangdia, Central Jakarta today, Friday, June 17.

According to VOI monitoring, Mahathir arrived at the NasDem Tower at around 11.35 WIB. He was seen wearing a gray suit and was greeted by Surya Paloh at the gate. The two of them then walked together towards the lobby of the building.

Before entering the building, Surya Paloh briefly introduced Mahathir to the ranks of the NasDem Party DPP.

Seen in the ranks were Minister of Environment and Forestry Siti Nurbaya Bakar, Minister of Agriculture Syahrul Yasin Limpo, and Minister of Communication who is also Secretary General of the NasDem Party Johnny G Plate.

After the introduction, Mahathir entered the building accompanied by Surya Paloh and other members of the NasDem Party DPP. No statement was made.

For information, Mahathir's visit to the NasDem DPP is a series of visits to Indonesia, where he is scheduled to attend the National Working Meeting (Rakernas) of the NasDem Party which will be held from 15-17 June.

NasDem Deputy General Chair Ahmad Ali said Mahathir came at the closing of the National Working Meeting on Friday, June 17. Mahathir and Surya Paloh's relationship has existed for a long time.

"Yes, Mr. Mahathir Mohammad came as a friend of General Chairman Surya," said Ahmad Ali to reporters some time ago.