Anton Medan Inspires Many People, Deputy Governor Riza: God Willing, Mr. Anton In Allah SWT's Heaven

Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta, Ahmad Riza Patria (Photo: Diah Ayu/ VOI)

JAKARTA - Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta Ahmad Riza Patria also expressed his condolences for the passing of H. Ramdhan Effendi alias Anton Medan.

Anton Medan died in Kampung Sawah, Ragajaya, Bojong Gede-Bogor District on Monday, March 15.

"Deep sorrow for the death of Bang Anton Medan, respect Ariza to Abang and family," said Deputy Governor Riza via his official Twitter, @ArizaPatria as quoted by VOI, Monday, March 15 evening.

The history of the life struggle of Bang Anton Medan has inspired many people, hopefully we can emulate him in the rest of this life. InsyaAllah Bang Anton Medan in the heaven of Allah Almighty, amen. Deep sorrow for the death of Bang Anton Medan, Ariza's respect for Abang and family🙏🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/OwbZT0EX7X

— Ariza Patria|TigaM|Siaga Bencana (@ArizaPatria) March 15, 2021

According to Deputy Governor Riza, Anton Medan's life journey has inspired many people.

"The history of the life struggle of Bang Anton Medan has inspired many people, hopefully, we can emulate him in the rest of this life. InsyaAllah Bang Anton Medan in Allah SWT's heaven, amen," Ariza tweeted.

Apart from Deputy Governor Riza, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama alias Ahok also expressed his sorrow for the death of Anton Medan. Because Anton Medan is a true friend for him.

Even Anton Medan often defended Ahok when he was caught in the blasphemy case when Ahok was Governor of DKI Jakarta.

"He (he is a figure who is) a loyal friend," said Ahok to VOI, Jakarta, Monday, March 15.

Anton Medan has a long record in his life. Where since a young age he has been involved in various cases. Starting from robbery, gambling, to thuggery.

But over time, the owner of the Chinese name, Tan Hok Liang, repented. He later became a convert in 1992. Even Anton Medan is now known as a kind man who always gives many benefits to others.

Anton Medan has been the Chairman of the Indonesian Chinese Islamic Association since 2012. He built a house of worship which was named the Jami 'Tan Hok Liang Mosque.