VIDEO: An Apology From Netizens Who Called Jokowi Suitable For Wearing Traditional Baduy Clothes And Carrying Honey Squats At The Crossroads

President Jokowi (DOK Special Session of the MPR/DPR/DPD)

JAKARTA - The appearance of President Joko Widodo in Baduy traditional clothes when delivering his State of the Union address, August 16, was commented on by netizens with an account called @pawletariat.

He said President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) was suitable for wearing traditional Baduy clothing during his state speech.

At the end of the comment, this account asks Jokowi to bring honey and squat at the intersection. "Azzzsksksks Jokowi Make Baduy traditional clothes really fit, just bring honey + squat at the crossroads," wrote this account.

M. Bernie, after his tweet went viral, immediately clarified and apologized.

"I have absolutely no intention of insulting the Baduy tribe. I know that the Baduy tribe has very noble traditions and wisdom. But it's true that I have concerns and concerns about Baduy residents who have to walk hundreds of kilometers and then wander in Jakarta to sell Rp100 forest honey. thousand per bottle. Something that might happen because the Baduy's living space is getting narrower."

"Thus I apologize for my tweet, especially to the Baduy people. I admit my mistake, and will learn to be wiser in expressing opinions about the indigenous people of the archipelago."

Meanwhile, Special Staff to the Minister of State Secretariat Faldo Maldini said President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) did not bother with insults against him. He said that President Jokowi is more afraid that he will not be able to complete his work optimally than he cares about insults and insults.

This was conveyed by Faldo in response to the netizen's statement with the Twitter account @pawletariat which said that President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) was suitable for wearing traditional Baduy clothes while carrying honey and squatting at the intersection.

"The president never worries about insults from people, especially from the Indonesian people he loves. He (President Jokowi, ed.) is more afraid of not being able to complete his work optimally," Faldo told VOI, Wednesday, August 18.

According to him, all citizens do have freedom of opinion. However, the protection of the rights of others must still be considered so that the Indonesian nation is not divided.