Press Statement of President of the Republic of Indonesia after the Peak Event of the 101st Anniversary of Nahdlatul Ulama and the 78th Anniversary of Muslimat Nahdlatul Ulama at Gelora Bung Karno Senayan Main Stadium, Special Capital Province of Jakarta, January 20, 2024

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)
This is an event of the Muslimat NU’s anniversary and such event will strengthen the ties between members of the Nahdlatul Ulama, especially Muslimat NU.

Journalist
Sir, are the masses… (inaudible)

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)
Well, it’s always been like this when the masses gather at Gelora Bung Karno. This isn’t the first time.

Journalist
Sir, how about the rumors regarding to resigned ministers?

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)
The ministers and I are involved in limited cabinet meeting every day, be it with whole ministers in the cabinet or part of them.

Journalist
(inaudible)

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)
How? Well, who did you hear from?

Journalist
Is that a hoax, sir?

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)
Well, who did you hear from? Every day, from morning to evening, in the morning, afternoon, and evening we have meetings, be it plenary cabinet meetings, internal meetings, or limited cabinet meetings, there is never a break. Every hour, every two hours, we are constantly involved in different meetings with different ministers.

Journalist
(inaudible) … political, sir?

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)
Well, we are welcoming political month and political year, so anybody could link it with political matters. Nevertheless, we are now doing business as usual.

Journalist
Your thoughts on Indonesia’s victory against Vietnam, Sir?

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)
Indonesia-Vietnam, 1-0. I watched the match until almost midnight. Our national team was playing well, very well.

Journalist
Thank you, Sir.

(GWH/LW)