Indonesian President Jokowi Thanks Well-Wishers On His Birthday

Jokowi was described by Luhut as an individual who has remained the same since the minister first met him 12 years ago.

Luhut also shared Jokowi’s constant reminder to the ‘Indonesia Forward’ administration to always prioritize the people’s interests first in every policy decision-making process.

Other key Indonesian figures who wished Jokowi a happy birthday included Finance Minister Sri Mulyani, Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, President Commissioner of Pertamina Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok), and Senior Investigator at the Corruption Eradication Commission, Novel Baswedan.

Jokowi’s profile

Jokowi was born in Surakarta on June 21, 1961 to mother Sudjiatmi and father Noto Mihardjo.

He is also the eldest of four siblings. Married to First Lady of Indonesia Iriana since 1966, the couple have three children.

They are Gibran Rakabuming Raka, Kahiyang Ayu, and Kaesang Pangarep.

Jokowi was thrust into the limelight upon winning a seat as Jakarta Governor alongside then Vice-Governor of Jakarta, Ahok.

He is currently serving his second term as Indonesian President along with Vice-President Ma’ruf Amin since 2019. 

(Writer: Deti Mega Purnamasari | Editor: Diamanty Meiliana) 

Source: https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2020/06/21/17555821/banjir-ucapan-selamat-ulang-tahun-jokowi-ucapkan-terima-kasih