Uncle, Mentor
THE spacious home of Miyono Suryo Sarjono, 72, stands just half a kilometer west of Tirtonadi Terminal in Solo, Central Java. With a large yard and a 2-meter-high fence, the house sits on the left side of the road that goes from Solo to Yogyakarta. A campaign banner for Jakarta Governor Joko Widodo, now running for president, hangs on the enclosure. One could hardly expect otherwise: this is Joko's uncle's house.
On Saturday three weeks ago, a stream of people arrived at the house. Some were Joko's friends and acquaintances, while others were from his extended family. They came to pick up campaign T-shirts, check on Joko's agenda and more. Jokowi, as he is known, had arrived in Solo the previous night as part of a tour through West and Central Java. Jokowi's mother, Sujiatmi Notomiharjo, was also at the house. Miyono warmly greeted his guests.
July 1, 2014
THE spacious home of Miyono Suryo Sarjono, 72, stands just half a kilometer west of Tirtonadi Terminal in Solo, Central Java. With a large yard and a 2-meter-high fence, the house sits on the left side of the road that goes from Solo to Yogyakarta. A campaign banner for Jakarta Governor Joko Widodo, now running for president, hangs on the enclosure. One could hardly expect otherwise: this is Joko's uncle's house.
On Saturday three weeks ago, a str
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