Meeting Residents At Brunei Gadong Mall, Jokowi Prays For A Long Life

President Joko Widodo in Brunei Darussalam, Saturday (13/1/2024) night. (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo had a chance to spend Sunday night greeting Brunei Darussalam residents at The Mall Gadong shopping center in the city center of Bandar Seri Begawan, Saturday, January 13 evening. Based on a written statement received in Jakarta, Sunday, President Jokowi's presence at the shopping center was warmly welcomed by visitors who made the mall atmosphere more crowded. Not a few who greeted President Jokowi and asked for a photo together. Siti, one of the visitors from Indonesia, admitted that he was very proud to be able to meet face to face with President Jokowi. "This is the first time meeting the President. This is the first time (meeting President Jokowi). May you always be healthy, long life," he said as quoted by ANTARA. Another visitor from Indonesia, Susi. The resident from West Kalimantan also admitted that he was very happy to meet the Head of State. "The first time, that's why it was always up and being chased up here," said Susi. Not only visitors from Indonesia, Brunei natives also greeted and took pictures with President Jokowi. Zainuddin who came with his son, Hafizah, feels lucky to be able to take pictures with President Jokowi. "Alhamdulillah, we are very lucky. Also Mr. Jokowi has a long life, cheap fortune, come here again," he said.

After traveling around the mall while greeting residents and visitors who were present, President Jokowi stopped at the pujasera area. President Jokowi and his entourage had coffee for a moment while talking warmly before returning to their place for the night.Turut accompanied President Jokowi in the activity were Minister of State-Owned Enterprises Erick Thohir, Presidential Chief of Staff Moeldoko, Member of the Advisory Council President Gandi Sulistiyanto, and Indonesian Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam Achmad Ubaedillah.