Jokowi plans to return to Surakarta after his term ends


President Joko Widodo listens to a student speak on Nov 3, 2023 at the Nusantara Cultural Harmony Festival in Penajam Paser Utara regency, East Kalimantan. - Antara

JAKARTA: President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo said on Tuesday that he would retire from politics and return to his hometown of Surakarta, Central Java, after wrapping up his second term in October 2024.

Speaking to reporters during a visit to Purworejo, also in Central Java, the President said he had no plans to continue leading a public life.

Play, subscribe and stand a chance to win prizes worth over RM39,000! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Indonesia , Joko Widodo , Surakarta

Next In Aseanplus News

Why Empress Dowager Cixi and people in ancient China used animal faeces in beauty routines
Angkor ticket sales down one-third in Q1 as conflicts hit tourism in Cambodia
China opposes Philippines renaming disputed South China Sea islands
Bangkok to host first Asian Eurovision in November
Two Brazilians named suspects in fatal stabbing of Dutch tourist in Bali
Vietnam tightens controls after nearly 300 tonnes of diseased pork 'enter' schools
Jailed ex-South Korea president Yoon received US$790,000 in inmate funds: Data
Billionaires step in as Thailand battles rising living costs
Govt withdraws appeal over Pastor Koh's classified report
Ban on foreign credit card use for RON95 purchase at pumps now in effect

Others Also Read