JAKARTA - The President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, said that Kwik Kian Gie is a national figure who strongly defends the Pancasila economy.
Prabowo conveyed this after visiting Sentosa Funeral Home, Gatot Soebroto Army Hospital Complex, Central Jakarta, to express his condolences for the death of Kwik Kian Gie.
"I came only to respect, condolences, Mr. Wik is a very meritorious national figure, his thoughts are very much on maintaining the Pancasila economy, the economy is article 33, he is an extraordinary figure," said Prabowo, Wednesday, July 30.
Not only that, Prabowo also said that he had a close relationship with Kwik Kian Gie. This is because the senior economist is said to often provide input to him.
"I felt close to him, he gave me a lot of advice," said Prabowo.
Prabowo remembers very well that a few days ago Kwik Kian Gie had contacted him via the WhatsApp short message application.
The message contained suggestions. Although, the context or content of the message was not conveyed.
"Even a few days ago, I sent WA, giving advice, he still continues to give WA," he said.
The death of Kwik Kian Gie, said Prabowo, caused injury to Indonesia. Because, you have to lose one of the nation's best sons
"I think that's what I can say, yes, we are Indonesia's loss of the best son," said Prabowo.
Kwik Kian Gie died on Monday, July 28 night at Medistra Hospital Jakarta at the age of 90 years. According to PDI-P politician Andreas Hugo Pareira, Kwik had been undergoing treatment for several weeks due to digestive disorders before breathing his last.
The body of the economist who was born in Juwana, Pati, Central Java, January 11, 1935, was then buried at the Gatot Soebroto Army Hospital.
Kwik is known as one of Indonesia's economic thinkers. He served as Minister of National Development Planning/Head of Bappenas in the era of President Abdurrahman Wahid and Coordinating Minister for the Economy during the administration of President Megawati Soekarnoputri.
In addition, Kwik also briefly became a member of the Supreme Advisory Council and the Regional Representative Council (DPD). His work from the New Order era to the Reform made his figure widely known as an ideologist and intellectual of the nation.
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Kwik Kian Gie's body is planned to be cremated on Thursday, July 31 at 11.00 WIB, in a closed ceremony that is only attended by the family.
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