President Prabowo's Lesson on Respecting Vendors

President Prabowo Subianto recently addressed an incident involving Miftah Maulana Habiburrahman, commonly known as Gus Miftah, after he made jokes about a drinks seller during a public speaking event. This came to light when Hasan Nasbi, head of the Presidential Communication Office, confirmed the occurrence of an apology from Gus Miftah, emphasizing the need for government officials to maintain respectful behavior. Miftah, who serves as the President's Special Envoy for Religious Harmony and Development of Religious Facilities, was reminded of the importance of decorum and respect towards all individuals, especially those from lower economic backgrounds, like street vendors and farmers. After realizing the impact of his words, Miftah visited the drinks seller, Sunaji, to personally apologize. During this visit in Banyusari, Magelang, emotions ran high as Sunaji expressed his feelings, resulting in a heartfelt moment. Miftah sought forgiveness for his inappropriate remarks and acknowledged the need to be more cautious with his public statements. Sunaji visited Miftah's pesantren as a gesture of goodwill, indicating that both parties resolved the matter amicably. This scenario not only underscores the necessity of humility among officials but also promotes a culture of respect within the community. Through this incident, both Miftah and Sunaji contributed to the betterment of dialogue between the government and the citizens, illustrating how empathy and understanding can lead to reconciliation and harmony in the society.