Bogor (ANTARA) -
Actor Tommy Kurniawan has been congratulated by his friends to his success in winning a seat at the House of Representatives (DPR) by representing the National Awakening Party (PKB) Faction for the 2019-2024 term.

"Thank you for your congratulations and prayers. Alhamdulillah (Thank God), the hard work of mine and my team members have ended with this good result," said Tommy Kurniawan while visiting the Kemang area of Bogor District on Sunday.

Tommy who grabbed 33,988 votes from the recent parliamentary elections pledged to maintain the public trust during his legislative term.

Meanwhile, Deputy Secretary of the PKB-West Java Chapter Ahmad Fahir said it was the first time for his political party to have a legislator representing voters from Bogor District since 1999.

"We are grateful and proud that Tommy Kurniawan passed to the House," he said.


Translator: Eliswan Azly
Editor: Rahmad Nasution
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