Child's Remark to Gibran: Do You Feel Hurt?

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - A unique moment unfolded after the 14th Vice President of Indonesia, Gibran Rakabuming, performed Friday prayers at Himmatul Masaakiin Mosque in Gandaria, South Jakarta, on Friday (14/11/2026).

As Gibran walked towards his car, a group of children shouted at him, asking whether he felt hurt.

"Mr. Gibran, do you feel hurt?" one child yelled out.

Upon hearing the child's question, Gibran simply smiled and said goodbye as he prepared to leave.

"Alright kids, I’m heading home," Gibran replied with a smile.

Additionally, some children shouted that Gibran was the best Vice President.

"Wow, the best vice president!" another child proclaimed.

Gibran then stated that he would go home to rest.

"I'm going home to rest now," said the former mayor of Solo.

At the same time, other children shouted that Gibran was just an ordinary human.

"Just a regular human eating rice. The best vice president in the world," another child shouted.

For context, Gibran Rakabuming officially stepped down as Vice President after submitting his resignation letter to the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) on Thursday (12/11/2026) morning.

MPR Chairman Ahmad Muzani stated that the MPR would hold a leadership meeting to follow up on the resignation letter and determine the next steps.

He explained that the constitution allows the MPR a maximum of 60 days to appoint a definitive replacement for Gibran.

Meanwhile, President Prabowo Subianto has 14 days to propose two candidates for vice president to the MPR after receiving a request from the assembly.