Jokowi visit shows importance of Jakarta-KL ties, says envoy

Indonesian President Joko Widodo's administration has rolled out several economic stimulus packages in recent months

KUALA LUMPUR: When Indonesian President Joko Widodo (pic) arrives on Thursday, Malaysia will become his first official destination overseas since the leader – fondly known as Jokowi – took over the republic’s leadership last October.

Indonesian Ambassador Herman Prayitno said the newly-elected president's first state visit mirrored a long-standing tradition.