Siti Poniyem, who also comes from Lumajang, East Java, and has lived 22 years in Malaysia, also has a good impression of Jokowi. According to her, President Jokowi is the only president who has come to her hometown.
“Thank you for all the kindness during his period (leading Indonesia). You have also reached my hometown in Lumajang,” said Siti.
Zainuddin, who is also from Lumajang, East Java, also looked excited that morning. It was like an obligation for him to come whenever he knew his president would come there.
“Even though we are overseas, the President remains in our hearts,” said Zainuddin while placing his right hand on his left chest.
Zainuddin, whose nickname is Zein, also said the same thing as Wakiah who hopes that President Joko Widodo can continue his presidency for three periods even though it is constitutionally impossible, at least at this time.
Such is the spirit of Indonesian citizens who want to meet directly with their President. And apparently, the opportunity came when they were migrating in a foreign country.
They also hope that the meeting between the two leaders can make the country’s relations even better. Likewise, the relationship between the communities of the two countries.
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