The Palace Calls President Jokowi Used To Riding The Zenix Innova Like Pope Francis

The car that brought the leader of the World Catholic Church Pope Francis arrived in Jakarta, Tuesday, September 3, 2024

JAKARTA - Deputy for Press and Media Protocol of the Presidential Secretariat, Yusuf Permana, spoke about the viral photo of Toyota Zenix with the RI 1 plate. He confirmed that President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) was driving the car.

Paus Fransiskus also used a similar car during his visit to a number of places in Jakarta while traveling avatoly. Including when meeting with President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) on Wednesday, September 4 yesterday.

"Yes, that's right, that's your vehicle," Yusuf said when confirmed by reporters quoted on Thursday, September 5.

Yusuf said that the replacement of this vehicle is common for President Jokowi. "Isn't Mr. President also used to using Innova vehicles, especially during incognito activities," he said.

"In certain incognito activities, he often uses Innova vehicles," he continued.

Meanwhile, the Commander of the Presidential Security Forces (Danpaspampres) Maj. Gen. Achiruddin ensured that there would be no problems even though Jokowi used Toyota Zenix. Security is also ensured to continue to be strengthened.

"Paspampres has tightened security against the president in coordination with regional security forces and placed security forces along the presidential route," he said.

"We will carry out maximum and layered security against the president and with careful calculations. And we will anticipate all possibilities that can happen," concluded Achiruddin.