Brilio.net - President Joko Widodo took advantage of his weekend holiday by cycling around Yogyakarta on Saturday (25/5). In this activity, Jokowi was accompanied by his grandson, Jan Ethes Srinarendra.
Jokowi and Jan Ethes cycled from the Yogyakarta Presidential Palace then toured several points in the city of Yogyakarta. Starting from Alun-Alun Kidul road, Ngasem Market, North Alun-Alun, to Zero Kilometer Point.
Jokowi's cycling activity with his grandchildren was enthusiastically welcomed by residents and tourists. When passing Malioboro, Jokowi greeted and took photos with the residents.
photo: TikTok/@cecesunandar163
In this moment recorded by @cecesunandar163, a funny moment can be seen between Paspampres and Jan Ethes. As is known, the Presidential Security Force, also known as Paspampres, always follows the activities of the President of Indonesia. Therefore, Paspampres always accompanies Jokowi in his activities.
In the video, a Paspampres can be seen busy chasing Jan Ethes who wants to catch up with his grandfather. Without his mother and ignoring the consequences if he speeded, Jan Ethes tried to catch up with his grandfather. To keep Jan Ethes awake, the Paspampres got off his bicycle and ran after him.
" The moment Jan Ethes was speeding to chase Mbah Jokowi, Paspampres was overwhelmed when President Jokowi was surrounded by the people of Yogyakarta ," wrote @cecesunandar163.
photo: TikTok/@cecesunandar163
Meanwhile, the bicycle previously used by the Paspampres was taken by his colleague. This funny moment became the spotlight of netizens. They were annoyed by Jan Ethes' behavior and at the same time appreciated the work of the Paspampres.
" I thought he was running away wearing a helmet during the presidential election, didn't know his friend was carrying his bicycle ," said @agni.rekha.
" Poor thing, the other Paspampres is riding a bicycle and he's alone accompanying Jan Ethes and running ," said @abdurahimiim887.
" Mas Ethes is so cool with Paspampres that he took off his bike and ran off to accompany Mas Ethes ," said @nisaida51.
" Masyallah, I congratulate you on seeing the presidential election ," praised @rudii.hrmwn.
" It's really funny, the others pedal once, Ethes has to pedal 3-4 times ," said @hastini.marufah.
Jokowi distributes basic necessities in Jogja
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) chose to be active in Yogyakarta when the PDI Perjuangan (PDIP) held its V National Working Meeting (Rakernas) in Ancol, North Jakarta, on Friday, May 24 2024. In Yogyakarta, Jokowi distributed basic necessities to residents around the Presidential Palace Yogyakarta at 16.15 WIB.
During this activity, Jokowi greeted the people who had queued at the gate of the Yogyakarta Presidential Palace. Jokowi's first grandson, Jan Ethes Srinarenda, was also present at the event.
People queuing to get basic necessities consist of various groups, including hawkers, pedicab drivers and people with disabilities. Ahya Rosidi, a blind person, feels very grateful and happy because he received basic necessities from President Jokowi.
"Alhamdulillah, we are very grateful and grateful to him and all his staff who have helped all of us blind people with disabilities," said Ahya, as quoted from a press release from the Presidential Secretariat on Friday.
Even though Ahya couldn't see Jokowi, he could feel the presence of the head of state. According to him, Jokowi's leadership has had a very positive impact on society.
"Even though I or we have never met in person, face to face, what we felt, for example, from road access, and the help from him to me, I really felt it," he said.
Ahya hopes that in the future, Indonesia can become more advanced, especially in paying better attention to disabled people, both blind and other disabled people.