Anies Receives Visit from West Sumatera FJKIP
Reported by Folmer | Translated by
Jakarta Governor, Anies Baswedan received visit from West Sumatera Public Information Communication Journalist Forum (FJKIP) at G Building, City Hall, Jalan Medan Merdeka Selatan, Tuesday (11/5).
Famous journalists and diplomats during independence period are mostly from West Sumatera
In opening remarks, Anies expressed his excitement to meet journalists from West Sumatera. He mentioned that in his childhood, his side really wanted to visit Minangkabau in West Sumatera because inspired by national public figure from there.
"Famous journalists and diplomats during independence period are mostly from West Sumatera," he added.
Anies Monitors PKL Arrangement in HI Roundabout Area During Car Free DayThen he told that his dream came true when he studied in Yogyakarta and had a chance to visit several cities in West Sumatera, including to see Jam Gadang.
"From Yogyakarta, I ride a bus to visit several cities in West Sumatera and had a chance to see Jam Gadang. In my mind, Jam Gadang is very big, but in reality, it is not that big. It makes me realize that words are more beautiful than the reality," he expressed.
Meanwhile, West Sumatera Communication and Information Department Head, Yeflin L. conveyed, there are not only journalists, but also Councillors from Regional Public Information Commission who joined in this visit.
"We plan to visit several locations to know the condition and development in Jakarta," he explained.
