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Indonesian President Joko Widodo asked the public not to be easily agitated by hoaxes and negative issues that could undermine the national unity. President Joko Widodo when delivering his speech after receiving a traditional 'Rajo Balaq Mangku Nagara' title in Griya Agung, Palembang on Sunday morning, said he was sometimes surprised by the fact that difference in political choice could make people reluctant to talk to each other. Jokowi said that regional head elections (district head and governor elections) and presidential race are held not only this time, but they are routinely held once in every 5 years. Therefore, the President earlier in Lampung said that people should not be hostile toward each other and sacrifice their harmony only because of general elections and differences in choice. (ANTARA)

President Joko Widodo praised the harmony among religious followers in Lampung Province. This shows that Lampung’s condition is peaceful and conducive. This was stated by President Joko Widodo in his remarks during a visit to the Darussaalamah Salafiyah Islamic Boarding School in East Lampung Regency on Friday. He said that the Indonesian people are brothers and sisters across the country, Indonesia. Thus, they must keep o maintaining the unity. In the gathering at the Islamic boarding school led by KH Imam Sibawi, there were representatives of other religions. President Joko Widodo also reminded the democratic festivity to be carried out during the election of regional heads and presidential election could strengthen the nation's integrity and unity. (Ant-Mar)

Chamber of Commerce and Industry -Kadin focuses on the efforts to increase exports for equitable economic development. Deputy Chairperson of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Anindya N. Bakrie remarked in a statement in Jakarta on Friday that the subject of the discussion is highlighted with regard to national and international economic developments with all challenges and problems. The main focus is discussed in the National Leadership Meeting -Rapimnas. The Rapimnas will take the theme "Increasing Exports and Encouraging Competitive Industrial Development Towards Equitable Economic Development". The organization of this year's National Forum will be held on November 26-28 in Solo, Central Java. Anindya added that in the Rapimnas, Kadin will also discuss the various challenges facing the business world, such as the issue of DNI policy as part of the 16th policy package recently launched by the government. (Ant-Mar)

President Joko Widodo said the public would lose out if the influence of social media and political differences undermined unity and brotherhood. As quoted by Antara News Agency, President Joko Widodo in his remarks, while handing over land certificates in Central Lampung District on Friday told the people not to let things such as these happen due to political influence; because of social media influences. He also affirmed that the community has the right to choose the best candidates in regional elections and presidential elections. They can see achievements, track records and ideas from prospective leaders. President Joko Widodo also expressed concern at the time of entering the political year, due to the spread of slander, the circulation of false news and blasphemy through social media. (ROL)