The name of Sukiyat first appeared when Solo Mayor Joko Widodo publicly presented the Esemka car. Sukiyat was introduced as the owner of Kiat Motor, a partner of the Solo Technical Middle School (SMK) which produced the 'national car.' That was why the car, a sports utility vehicle (SUV), was initially named the Kiat Esemka. Sukiyat was enthusiastic and proud that he was able to motivate young people into producing a car.

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