List of Students Invited by Gibran on Working Visit, from UI to Unsoed

Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has once again conducted a working visit to eastern Indonesia. However, he was not alone with his staff; he was seen inviting several student representatives on the trip. According to a written statement, Gibran was scheduled to visit East Nusa Tenggara, Gorontalo, and Papua. The visit is described as part of the government’s efforts to strengthen oversight and refine the management of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme and the Merah Putih Village Cooperatives (KDMP). In a photo shared by the Vice Presidential Secretariat with journalists, students wearing university blazers were seen following Gibran up the steps of the aircraft. “Today we are accompanied by several student representatives. We will depart for Ende, Gorontalo, and also Papua,” Gibran said at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base, East Jakarta, on Thursday (17/6), as quoted from a press release. “So, the government is committed to continuously improving the governance of MBG and cooperatives,” he added. The press release also listed the names of the students accompanying Gibran. The students are Keletus Sakaro from Sanata Dharma University, Daffa Ulhaq from the University of Indonesia, Nolan Christoper Adam from Pelita Harapan University, Rapid Bena Matin from Jenderal Soedirman University, and Salsabila Maulida from the Indonesian Arts and Culture Institute. Gibran stated that the working visit was a follow-up to various inputs from students regarding the implementation of the government’s priority programmes. He expressed appreciation to the students for voicing their aspirations peacefully and providing constructive feedback. “I would like to thank all fellow students across the country. Thank you for conveying your aspirations peacefully. Thank you for the constructive input, especially regarding MBG and cooperatives,” said the son of the 7th President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo. The Prabowo Subianto-Gibran administration is said to be committed to ensuring that every budget allocated for priority programmes is utilised optimally and is free from corrupt practices. “We ensure that every rupiah is properly utilised, and most importantly, free from corruption. I think these steps are important to maintain public trust,” Gibran stated.