Accompanied By The Minister Of Youth And Sports, Jokowi Hands Over A Total Bonus Of 320.5 Billion For ASEAN Para Games Athletes

President Joko Widodo handed over bonuses for ASEAN Para Games athletes at the Merdeka Palace courtyard, Jakarta, Monday (3/7/2023). ANTARA/Rangga Pandu Asmara Jingga

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo asked ASEAN Para Games athletes to take advantage of bonuses received from the government to invest or buy long-term investment instruments/ goods.

This was conveyed by Jokowi when handing over bonuses to ASEAN Para Games athletes at the Merdeka Palace courtyard, Jakarta, Monday, July 3.

"I want to say a little really take advantage of this existing bonus to keep practicing and spur achievements, don't buy luxury items. Buy goods for long-term investment because the money is really big", Jokowi said as quoted by ANTARA.

The Indonesian contingent at the ASEAN Para Games managed to bring home 158 gold medals, 148 silver and 95 bronze medals.

The government gave a bonus worth a total of IDR 320.5 billion, with details of gold medalists getting IDR 525 million, silver medalists IDR 315 million, and bronze medalists IDR 157.5 million.

The President asked for the bonus to be invested properly and well, because the amount given was not small.

The President thanked the athletes, coaches and assistant coaches as well as the entire contingent for their persistence and hard work in making the nation and state proud.

"The nation, state and people are very proud of you, ladies and gentlemen who have won the overall champion at the 2023 ASEAN Para Games. This is the third time in a row, thank you again", said President Jokowi.