AFTERNOON yesterday (23/8), residence of the chairman of PCNU Banyuwangi, KH. Masykur Ali in Jalen Hamlet, Setail Village, Genteng District looks a bit busy. A number of guests, seemed to visit one after another.
On the living room table at Kiai Masykur's residence, There were four jars containing snacks and snacks. Besides that, There are also several photos of the independence ceremony at the State Palace that just took place. “Ayo, please come in,” said Kiai Masykur to Jawa Pos Radar Banyuwangi.
Caretaker of the Ibnu Sina Islamic Boarding School, Jalen, It immediately shows three archives in the form of invitations and photos while at the State Palace. In an invitation with a red and white cover, His name is clearly visible with his status as Caretaker of the Ibnu Sina Islamic Boarding School.
Two photos framed in paper with a feel of independence, in the form of a photo of the President of the Republic of Indonesia Jokowi and himself shaking hands and embracing. Another photo, in the form of a group photo 10 other figures, including Habib Luthi from Pekalongan.
Meeting with the President, be a special experience. Especially on that occasion, The president provided the opportunity to convey a number of things related to education and society.
“I have previously met Mr Jokowi, while still campaigning,He said. Although not the only Banyuwangi resident who attended the ceremony, but Kiai Masykur admitted that he was very grateful because he was placed in a tent of honor with a number of important state officials. But, it's all thanks to the blessings of the Islamic boarding school.
“Sit behind me, Minister of Religion (Minister of Religion, Lukman Hakim Syaifudin), in front of me is Mr Wiranto (Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs) and Mr Luhut (Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan),he explained.
Before entering the National Palace, Kiai Masykur who had stayed at the Alia Hotel, picked up by bus and went straight to the presidential palace. After entering the Paspamres examination, He and a number of other figures were waiting in the transit room.
“I was also shocked, When they entered, they were met by a car like a golf car,he said. After the flag ceremony ended, bersama undangan lain kembali ke ruang transit. Setelah makan siang, staf protokoler istana memberi tahu jika nama-nama yang dipanggil untuk bertahan dan tidak beranjak pulang.
“Tidak boleh pulang dulu karena bapak presiden mau ngobrol, lha nama saya ikut dipanggil,He said. In that meeting, semua tamu undangan diberi kesempatan untuk menyampaikan persoalan secara langsung kepada Presiden.
Kiai Masykur menyampaikan rencana Presiden RI Jokowi yang akan mendirikan unit perekonomian berupa Bank Syariah di kalangan pesantren itu sangat bagus. Besides that, komitmen pemerintah di era Jokowi dengan memberi penghargaan pada ulama pesantren, juga diapresiasi.
“Saya sampaikan atas nama warga NU, atas nama warga Banyuwangi atas kinerja Pak Presiden," he said. Di kesempatan itu pula, Kiai Masykur memberanikan diri untuk meminta Presiden Jokowi berkunjung ke Banyuwangi.
According to him, as the easternmost area on the island of Java, Banyuwangi residents also hope that the President can visit their area, Moreover, neighboring districts have been visited.
"I convey that you have visited Jember, Why don't you go straight to Banyuwangi too?," he said. From Kiai Masykur's confession, At that time President Jokowi said he would plan a three-day visit to eastern Java, including Banyuwangi.
Expected, The visit will bring benefits and positive progress, both empowerment and community development. "If he comes, It's clear to bring a program," he said. (radar)
