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influence. He also facilitated the independence of the province of East Timor, an island that
was formerly Portuguese territory. With Indonesians who did not want to see their nation lose
territory, the action was extremely controversial.

Ir. Joko Widodo

Joko Widodo (also known as Jokowi) was born on 21
June. He is an Indonesian businessman, politician, and
government official. Most of Jokowi's boyhood was
spent in illegally constructed shacks near the city's Solo
River, prone to flooding. His father was a street vendor
of wood. Jokowi put forth effort in school and was
accepted to Yogyakarta's Gadjah Mada University,
where he earned a degree in forestry engineering in
1 985. He worked at a state-owned pulp mill in Aceh for several years before starting his
furniture factory in Surakarta. He had established himself as a highly successful furniture
exporter by 2002. He was the Mayor of Surakarta (Solo) from 28 July 2005 to 1 October
2 012, accompanied by F.X. Hadi Rudyatmo as deputy mayor. He was governor of Jakarta
from 2012 to 2014 and president of Indonesia from 2014 to the present. He became the first
Indonesian president without military experience or ties to one of the nation's renowned
political families. Jokowi gained international recognition for his populist campaigning
tactics and anti-corruption program. Many commentators believed that his electoral victory
heralded the start of a new, more democratic period in Indonesian politics.

Exercise 4. State whether the statements are correct or incorrect based on the text above.
.
1 B. J. Habibie ever became a vice president Correct/Incorrect
.
2 Jember was the birthplace of Soekarno Correct/Incorrect
3 Ir. Soekarno was known as the proclaimer. Correct/Incorrect
.
4 Soeharto became the second president for three decades. Correct/Incorrect
.
.
5 Joko Widodo was a governor of Middle Java in 2012 Correct/Incorrect
6 Ir. Soekarno could speak the Indonesian language only. Correct/Incorrect
.
.
7 B. J. Habibie did not facilitate the Independence of East Timor Correct/Incorrect
as a country.
.
8 Formerly, Jokowi was a reporter. Correct/Incorrect

Reading Practice

Overview of Indonesia’s State Institutions

Indonesia is located in Southeast Asia, known for its diverse culture, rich history, and
unique political system. The country is home to many state institutions that play a crucial role
in governing and managing the nation’s affairs. These institutions are responsible for
maintaining law and order, regulating the economy, and providing essential services to the
citizens of Indonesia.

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