Opening The 2022 MPR Annual Session Using 2 Pantuns, Bamsoet Closes With The Shout Of "Freedom!"

MPR Chairman Bambang Soesatyo or Bamsoet opened the 2022 MPR Annual Session with two rhymes. (screenshot)

JAKARTA - MPR Chairman Bambang Soesatyo or Bamsoet opened the 2022 MPR Annual Session with two rhymes.

The rhyme was conveyed by Bamsoet to all those present at the session in the Plenary Room, Nusantara Building, Parliament Complex Senayan, Jakarta, Tuesday, August 16.

Bamsoet expressed his gratitude for the presence of the guests and invitees through his first mentorship.

"There is a bird on a branch, the branch is on a banyan tree. I say my opening greetings to all the audience," said Bamsoet.

While the second observation, Bamsoet invites each other to join hands between the executive, legislative, judicial and community for the progress of the nation.

"August is the month of independence, gotong royong is a strength. In order for Indonesia to be successful in welcoming the future, keep the unity and integrity," joked Bamsoet.

Bamsoet then raised his clenched right hand and shouted, "Freedom!"

The implementation of the 2022 MPR Annual Session in conjunction with the Joint Session of the DPR and DPD. In its implementation, in addition to members of the MPR, this session was attended by President Jokowi, Vice President Ma'ruf Amin, cabinet ministers, and general chairmen of political parties.

The trial began at around 9.30 WIB. After starting with an introductory speech for the MPR Annual Session by the Chairperson of the MPR, Bambang Soesatyo, the session was followed by an introductory speech for the Joint Session of the DPR and DPD by the Chairperson of the DPR, Puan Maharani.

The trial continued with the delivery of President Jokowi's first speech in the context of submitting reports on the performance of state institutions as well as speeches on the 77th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia (RI).

The event was resumed at 13.30 WIB with the opening speech of the First Session of the 2022-2023 Session which was delivered by the Chairperson of the DPR, Puan Maharani.

Furthermore, President Jokowi will deliver an introductory speech or government statement on the Bill on the State Budget for Fiscal Year 2023 and its financial notes.

The MPR Annual Session, Joint Session, and DPR Plenary Meeting are scheduled to finish at 15.07 WIB.

People who want to watch President Jokowi's speech today can access a number of national television channels. Two of President Jokowi's speeches can also be watched streaming on the Presidential Secretariat's YouTube channel.