Viral Video Of Kudus Children Working In Japan's Sakura Country Thanks To Ganjar

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JAKARTA - From an employee mess in Hyogo Prefecture, Rafli Saputro (25) started the story of his odyssey living in Sakura country. After wearing clothes and shoes, he left the mess and then pedaled his bicycle to work. From there he changed and raised the status of his family in Kudus, Central Java.

For Rafli, let alone wish, aspire to work and live there alone, he doesn't have it. Rafli is self-aware and reflecting, his family's economy, which is very simple, impossible to drive him there.

Let alone to Japan, to continue school after graduating from junior high school he was confused. And the story he uploaded on his Instagram account @rafliprakoso22 on Wednesday, December 7, explains everything.

I want to share a story about my life experience, from the struggle of a child born to a very simple family. Get the opportunity to go to free school at SMKN Central Java campus Pati, and after graduating I was accepted to work at ITAX, the Panasonic company in Japan. Hopefully this video will be an inspiration for many young people and of course I myself will continue to struggle for my future, my family and loved ones," wrote Rafli in his caption as quoted, Friday, December 9.

For him, from SMKN Boarding School Central Java, his life in Sakura Country began.

"I am Rafli Saputro, cah Kudus who now works at ITAX, a Panasonic company in Japan," said Rafli.

While pedaling a bicycle and showing the right and left where he lives, Rafli continued the story.

"I really don't think I can work abroad, especially in well-known companies," he said.

As a child of a laborer, Rafli never imagined being able to work abroad and receive extraordinary salaries and work facilities. He said it could be like that without Central Java's SMKN Boarding School.

"A school built by Governor Ganjar Pranowo, which is especially for children from underprivileged families like me," he said.

Rafli may only graduate from junior high school if there is no Central Java SMKN. Because his father was unable to afford to pay for school.

"Without this school, I might just be a coolie with a mediocre salary. But thank God, at SMKN Central Java, all of which are here, our future is bright," he said.

Rafli admitted that he had never had trouble finding work, until now he works in Japan. Even at the age of 25, Rafli has supported his family's economy.

"Even yesterday I was able to buy land and renovate the house for my father. He was very happy," he explained. Rafli said, his father, who has only been a laborer for life, now has land to garden and is more prosperous. Rafli felt happiness.

Through the video, said Rafli, he entrusted his longing for his beloved parents. As well as his school friends who have also worked in various companies.

"And of course for Mr. Ganjar. Matur nuwun sir, have made a school that changes my life and my family forever. Matur nuwun is also for the parents of SMK Central Java, panjenengan is extraordinary," said Rafli while saying goodbye to start work.

The story of Rafli was reposted by the Governor of Central Java via his personal Instagram account @ganjarpranowo, on Thursday 8 December 2022. Until this news was written, the story of Rafli had been watched 219 thousand times. Netizens also gave various comments. From those who were touched to expressed their admiration for Rafli's struggle. Not even a few praised Ganjar's success through his program. @ywarso for example, who made a comment, "Nonton, I'm really excited, sir. Thank you Mr. Ganjar. And father/mother of teachers also jos gandoss. Keep the spirit of working young people."

For information, Rafli is one of around 1,000 alumnus of SMKN Central Java with various success stories. His enthusiasm to be able to rise and change the fate of his family was supported by a free school policy for students from underprivileged families, which Ganjar Pranowo has initiated since 2014.

Currently, SMKN Central Java has three campuses, namely in Semarang City, Pati Regency, and Purbalingga. In 2022, Ganjar has also added 15 SMKN Central Java semi boarding schools, which are the forerunners to be fully enforced like SMKN Boarding School Central Java which already exists today.