Indonesia's new president causes a buzz by flying
economy class
Indonesia's new President Joko
Widodo caused a stir this weekend by opting to fly economy class to watch his
son's high school graduation in Singapore, drawing both praise and criticism
online. Skipping the usual heavy security protocol for heads of state, Widodo
and his wife Iriana queued for check-in at Jakarta airport like ordinary
passengers before taking their economy seats.
Widodo is known for his common
touch, and his family have maintained a modest lifestyle since he became leader
of Southeast Asia's biggest economy last month. The presence of the president,
known by his nickname Jokowi, caused a buzz at Jakarta's airport as passengers
shouted and clamoured to shake his hand, with some taking selfies on their
phones. ….
"Jokowi sets a good example by
flying economy. Hopefully other officials can follow in his footsteps,"
tweeted Anita Tobing.
Widodo said he did not use the
presidential private jet or the VIP terminal because he was travelling for
personal reasons. "I am going for family matters, a private agenda, not a
state visit -- so why should I use the facility?" Widodo told reporters. The
president and his wife were in Singapore to see their youngest son, 19-year-old
Kaesang Pangarep, graduate from the Anglo-Chinese International School on
Friday evening. The couple have two other children.
https://my.news.yahoo.com/indonesias-president-causes-buzz-flying-economy-class-061949830.html
(23 November 2014)
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