Jusuf Kalla Attends Muhammadiyah National Consolidation In Yogyakarta

Jusuf Kalla. (Photo: Doc, Antara)

JAKARTA - The 10th and 12th Vice Presidents of the Republic of Indonesia Muhammad Jusuf Kalla attended the Muhammadiyah National Consolidation agenda at the Walidah Dahlan Mosque at the 'Aisyiah University (Unisa) campus in Yogyakarta, Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta Special Region, Saturday 27 July.

Head of the PP Muhammadiyah Office, Arif Nur Kholis, said that Jusuf Kalla as a national figure was one of the speakers regarding strategic issues in the forum which was attended by all Muhammadiyah Regional Leaders.

According to Arif, Jusuf Kalla has repeatedly attended the forum held by PP Muhammadiyah as a discussion partner.

In addition, Kalla has a special close relationship with one of the largest Islamic organizations in Indonesia considering that her mother, Athirah Kalla, is one of the 'Aisyiyah' figures in South Sulawesi.

"In the near future, his family, his mother, Muhammadiyah, NU's father," said Arif, as reported by Antara.

Meanwhile, General Chairperson of PP Muhammadiyah Haedar Nashir was not yet willing to comment after taking Jusuf Kalla to say goodbye and leave after attending the consolidation forum.

Kalla was seen in a car with the former Minister of Communication and Information of the Rudiantara when he left the consolidation location.

PP Muhammadiyah held a closed national consolidation at the Walidah Dahlan Mosque building at the 'Aisyiyah University (Unisa) Yogyakarta Campus complex, Sleman, DIY, for two days, 27-28 July 2024.

The annual agenda, which was attended by 35 Muhammadiyah Regional Leaders (PWM), discussed a number of strategic programs, including those related to concession offers or mining permits from the government.