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Jokowi was often sick as a toddler, and his name was thus changed—a common practice in Javanese culture—to Joko Widodo, with widodo meaning "healthy" in Javanese. At the age of 12, he started working in his father's furniture workshop.
Joko Widodo, also known as Jokowi, is the second and final term president of Indonesia and a Sunni Muslim. He is married to Iriana Joko Widodo, a Christian, and has selected Ma'ruf Amin, the leader of the Indonesian Ulema Council, as his running mate in 2019.
Dec 16, 2020 · President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo is ranked 12th in The Muslim 500: The World's 500 Most Influential Muslims 2021. The publication evaluates individuals based on their influence or power in the Muslim world.
May 7, 2017 · Joko Widodo: Islam in Indonesia is moderate. Indonesia’s president reflects on his three years in office and discusses claims of religious intolerance. Read more
Jun 30, 2024 · Jokowi sparks controversy with mining permits for Indonesia’s religious groups. Joko Widodo (born June 21, 1961, Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia) is an Indonesian businessman, politician, and government official who served as governor of Jakarta (2012–14) and as president of Indonesia (2014– ).
Feb 13, 2024 · How Muslim teachings support political dynasties in Indonesia. Published: February 13, 2024 2:32am EST. President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo is the latest high-profile political figure in Indonesia...
Jul 27, 2019 · Justin Robertson/CNN. No compromising values. Five years ago, Joko won the presidency on a promise to increase jobs, crack down on corruption and bolster human rights. But during his re-election...
