Sandiaga's Story Received Bismillah Message From The State Secretary: I Think For Healing

President Joko Widodo introduces six new ministers (Photo: Twitter @jokowi)

JAKARTA - Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy (Menparekraf) Sandiaga Uno admitted that he was confused when he received a short message that read, 'Bismillah, sir' from the Minister of State Secretary (Mensesneg) Pratikno.

He thought the message sent was a prayer for healing for himself who had tested positive for COVID-19. Even the message was tucked away among the many messages that had entered his cell phone.

"I received several notifications because I prayed a lot, sent messages. It turned out that there was one message from Pak Pratik about last Friday. The message was short, 'bismillah mas'. I thought for my recovery, I answered' bismillah, sir. ', "Sandiaga said in a press conference after the inauguration which was broadcast on the Presidential Secretariat YouTube account, Wednesday, December 23.

After that, this Gerindra Party politician received a message from a number of his friends who had already been in the Advanced Indonesia Cabinet, such as BUMN Minister Erick Thohir, Head of the State Intelligence Agency (BIN) Budi Gunawan. However, because he was confused, Secretary of State Pratikno finally returned to inform.

"Because of the confusion between my recovery and other messages, the firm's confirmation was only Monday from Pak Pratik to report that he might be summoned and possibly be asked to appear on Monday afternoon or Tuesday," he said.

Furthermore, Sandi received news again if he was asked to attend the State Palace. However, at that time he was not given any other information other than being asked to wear a white shirt.

"Monday morning I received confirmation from the Palace that I was present at 15.00 without giving any other information, only wearing a white shirt," he said

After being at the State Palace, he just found out that he was appointed minister. Sandiaga Uno was appointed by President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) to become Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy. Sandiaga is the Deputy Chairman of the Gerindra Party Board of Trustees.

"Second, I want to introduce you, but we all know Mr. Sandiaga Uno. He used to be the deputy governor of DKI Jakarta, Chairman of HIPMI and now we will give him the responsibility to lead the ministry of tourism and creative economy, ”said Jokowi introducing his new minister at the Palace, Tuesday, December 22.

Sandiaga when introduced, Jokowi gave greetings by bowing himself. Sandiaga wore a blue jacket and mask.

Apart from Sandiaga, Jokowi also appointed five new ministers in their cabinet, namely Tri Risma Harini as Minister of Social Affairs (Mensos), Wahyu Sakti Trenggono as Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Budi Gunadi Sadikin as Minister of Health, Yaqut Cholil Coumas as Minister of Religion, and Muhammad Lutfi as Minister Minister of Trade.