Jokowi Welcomed In NTT, Palace: It's Spontaneity, The President Reminds Residents To Wear Masks

President Joko Widodo (Photo: Cabinet Secretariat of the Republic of Indonesia)

JAKARTA - Head of the Press, Media and Information Bureau of the Presidential Secretariat, Bey Machmudin, confirmed that there was a crowd of residents when Joko Widodo greeted residents during a working visit in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT).

According to Bey, the incident was in Maumere, NTT. Jokowi's car was surrounded by many residents. This incident was spontaneous.

"Actually, it saw the spontaneity and enthusiasm of the people of Maumere in welcoming President Jokowi's arrival. And it happens that the car the President uses can be opened, so the President can greet the public", Bey explained to reporters, Tuesday, February 23.

Bey said that the community had actually attended the location before Jokowi passed. When a series of Presidents passed the location, the community was getting more enthusiastic and many of them went to the middle of the road. So, Jokowi's car was forced to stop.

"It was a video in Maumere. On arrival in Maumere, the President and his entourage continued their journey to the Napun Gete Dam", said Bey.

When greeting residents, Jokowi also reminded him to continue wearing masks like the ones he used. Also, Jokowi distributed souvenirs to appreciate the enthusiasm of the people.

"It was the president's spontaneity to appreciate the enthusiasm of the people. The souvenirs included books, t-shirts, and masks. But the point is, the president still reminds people to adhere to health protocols", said Bey.