The face-to-face meeting with hundreds of traders and residents at Mentok Market took place after President Widodo visited a smelter owned by PT Timah in the Metallurgical Unit of Mentok.
Jokowi received a warm welcome at Mentok Market from residents who came forward to shake hands with him, meet him in person, or take photos and videos from their cellphones.
In addition to listening to the aspirations of the traders and residents, President Jokowi also took the time to distribute aid packages containing basic food items to them.
After meeting with traders and residents, he continued his journey to Tanjunglaut Fisherman's Village to meet fishermen living in livable houses.
Residents around the village enthusiastically welcomed the arrival of the President and his entourage. Some residents had stood in wait at the meeting location since morning.
A visitor at Mentok Market, Aryanti, who is a resident of Belaut village, was quite happy to receive an aid package containing basic food items from President Jokowi.
"I am happy to get a package directly from the President," Aryanti remarked.
After visiting the three locations, the President and his entourage continued their journey to Tanjungular Port and then to South Bangka District.
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Translator: Donatus D, Azis Kurmala
Editor: Rahmad Nasution
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