These Officials Confess To Jokowi Having The Booster Vaccine

President Jokowi in Samarinda, East Kalimantan (Photo by BPMI Setpres)

JAKARTA - A number of officials admitted to President Joko Widodo that they had received a booster vaccination or the third dose.

From the Presidential Secretariat's Youtube video, this conversation took place on the sidelines of the vaccination review agenda in Samarinda, East Kalimantan. They talk behind a loudspeaker (standing mic), so it can be heard during a live broadcast.

Initially, Samarinda Mayor Andi Harun admitted to Jokowi that he had undergone two doses of vaccination, plus the Nusantara vaccine booster developed by Terawan Agus Putranto.

Jokowi then responded to this confession.

"Oh, it's really fresh. Before us, Mr. Mayor," said Jokowi in a Youtube broadcast of the Presidential Secretariat, Tuesday, August 24.

Jokowi also asked about the vaccine booster to the TNI Commander Mersekal Hadi Tjahjanto who was also present at the vaccination review agenda. Hadi replied that he had also received a booster vaccine.

"Ready, already," replied Hadi.

Jokowi then responded jokingly. Don't invite us, yes," said Jokowi, laughing.

Even the Governor of East Kalimantan, Isran Noor, who took part in the conversation, admitted that he had received a vaccine booster using Moderna.

Meanwhile, Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto asked President Jokowi whether he had received the third dose of vaccination.

"All boosters, sir. Hasn't the president yet, sir?" Prabowo asked.

"No, I'm waiting, waiting for Pfizer," Jokowi replied.