[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1568803992784{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 40px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-image: url(https://www.indonesiaeconomicforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/hc-73-bkg.png?id=2082) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Farewell to a Statesman and Leader” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:32px|text_align:center|line_height:42px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_single_image image=”2077″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Joko “Jokowi” Widodo (President of Indonesia)
“On behalf of the Indonesian people and the government, I would like to convey my deepest condolences over the death of BJ Habibie, our third president and Indonesia’s Father of Technology. Sometimes he came to the Presidential Palace, sometimes I visited him at his house. He was a very respectable statesman whom we all should look up to.”
Jusuf Kalla (Vice President of Indonesia)
“We are greatly saddened by the death of this nation’s greatest statesman. I hope he gets the best place by God’s side.”
Dewi Fortuna Anwar (Vice-Chair of Habibie Center Board of Directors)
“Habibie’s passing is a huge loss for the extended family of the Habibie Center. It is also a loss for his immediate family and a loss for the Indonesian nation.
“The Habibie Center was established as an independent think tank that is active in promoting democracy and the protection of human rights. This institution was one of his ideas to strengthen the culture of civil society in Indonesia. On behalf of the extended family of the Habibie Center, we express our deepest appreciation for all the thoughts and kind words.”
AniesBaswedan (Jakarta Governor)
“Mass media and journalism in Indonesia owe Habibie a lot. He was the one who opened up the opportunities that allowed us to enjoy press freedom today. He was not only the Father of Indonesian Democracy, but also the one who was responsible for freeing the press.
“I met Habibie for the first time when I was in high school. At that time, I came all the way from Yogyakarta to interview him at his office. He was the research and technology minister at that time. It was an unforgettable experience for me. Even after I become a governor, I still maintained my communication with him. Indonesia is mourning. We’re all mourning. We believe that God will put Habibie next to him and reward him for his good deeds.”
GomarGultom (Secretary-general of the Indonesian Communion of Churches)
“On behalf of churches in Indonesia, I would like to express my deepest condolences on the passing of BJ Habibie. He was a true statesman who put democracy in Indonesia. Although his presidency period was short, he manage to revoke many regulations that restricted democracy.
“He was also the only Indonesian leader who believed reports of sexual violence against Chinese-Indonesian women during the May 1998 riots. He apologized on behalf of the Indonesian government and issued a presidential decree to establish KomnasPerempuan (National Commission on Violence Against Women). Even after his presidency period ended, he still showed his dedication to the nation. We are truly losing him. We hope God will receive his good deeds.”
Megawati Soekarnoputri (Chairwoman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle)
“Indonesia has lost its inspirational leader who had dedicated his life to inspire our young generations to master the technology and education to develop the nation.”
Ace Hasan Syadzily (Golkar Party Deputy Secretary-General)
“The Golkar Party is mourning the death of Habibie. Under his presidency, Indonesia managed to overcome many obstacles. We are greatly saddened by his death.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]