When Jokowi Talks About The Progress Of The Archipelago IKN, Minister Of PUPR Basuki Kepergok Still Uses A Jadul Cellphone

Minister of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) Basuki Hadimuljono. (Between)

JAKARTA - Minister of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) Basuki Hadimuljono is known to be simple. In looking also at the ownership of gadgets, the man who is familiarly called Pak Bas is far from being called hedonism.

Several times the public has paid attention to the clothes and flagship pants of such colored activities. Likewise, the worn hat of the PUPR logo that he often wears. When asked to replace it, Mr. Bas refused on the grounds that the 'bladus' hat was still fit for wear.

Regarding gadget matters, it's no longer a secret, Mr. Bas is comfortable using a cellphone with an old type of release, aka old age. On a number of occasions, he was often caught writing SMS on his old cellphone which WhatsApp couldn't install.

The Ministry of PUPR's social media accounts also do not hesitate to publish the boss's 'acceptability'. For example, last May, PUPR social media used Mr. Bas and his old cellphone as a model of congratulations on Eid al-Fitr.

Pak Bas' simplicity was consistent until the second term of President Jokowi's administration. His simple attitude was also seen at the construction site of the capital city of Nusantara or IKN Nusantara yesterday. But this time, the moment was hilarious.

When Jokowi conveyed a number of infrastructure progresses at IKN, Mr. Bas' cellphone ringtone suddenly rang. His right hand swiftly spent the shirt pocket while turning around. The unwanted voice finally died.

Pak Bas, who was standing right next to Jokowi, faced the camera again. One long breath, his face was flat again listening. Meanwhile, Jokowi remains focused on delivering it.

Pak Bas this time was caught again. From the ringtone he heard, he used the Nokia brand cellphone. The same cellphone brand he often wore over the years ago.

From the ringtone that was heard, Pak Bas' cellphone type is still an old-type polyphonic. WhatsApp, Telegram, let alone the YouTube application, is still unable to install cellphones.

However, whatever the type or brand of cellphone that Mr. Bas is wearing, the most important thing is that his communication to his subordinates, fellow ministers, to the president is not disturbed.