President Jokowi denies violence at cabinet meeting


JAKARTA (The Jakarta Post/Asia News Network): President Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo (pic) has denied allegations widely discussed on social media that a cabinet minister resorted to violence during a policy dispute at a cabinet meeting.

Responding to questions from reporters on Tuesday (Sept 19) on a trip to a traditional market in Jatinegara, East Jakarta, Jokowi played down the speculation when asked about the alleged violence.

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