PRESIDENT Joko Widodo said he was sad because he was not allowed to join the convoy of MotoGP racers from the Merdeka Palace to the Hotel Indonesia roundabout. Security conditions are the main reason.
« I didn’t go on a motorbike because it was not allowed from a security perspective. So I immediately felt weak, » said Jokowi after releasing the convoy of MotoGP racers.
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Therefore, to treat his disappointment, the Head of State will come to Mandalika this weekend to watch the racers compete live.
« I will go there but maybe only for one day. The event is Friday, Saturday, Sunday, I only have one day. So I think we will meet in Mandalika, » he said. (OL-5)