Jakarta (Antara Bali) - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) and his entourage left Jakarta for Malang Saturday morning to attend the 70th anniversary of Nahdlatul Ulama Women Organization (Muslimat NU) at the Gajayana stadium.
President Jokowi and his entourage left Jakarta for Malang by special presidential aircraft Indonesia-1, Presidential Communication Team member Ari Dwipayana said in a written statement.
The main event of the 70th anniversary of Muslimat NU will be attended by tens of thousands of members across the country.
Themed "Unite to Create a Peaceful and Prosperous Indonesia", the Muslimat NU anniversary aims to open national means of gathering and consolidation of the various regions across Indonesia.
After attending the event, President Jokowi and his entourage will return to Jakarta Saturday afternoon.
Established on March 29, 1946, the Muslimat NU aims to raise the dignity of Indonesian women through economics, health, education, and social sectors.
Muslimat NU is present in 34 provinces in Indonesia and is said to have 554 branches at the district/city level. (WDY)
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