Dream - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) turns 63 years old today, Friday, June 21, 2024. There is no celebration, Jokowi prefers to work as usual. The Palace ensures that Jokowi will continue to carry out activities as usual. "Today the President is working at the Palace as usual," said Deputy for Protocol, Press, and Media Affairs at the Presidential Secretariat (Setpres), Yusuf Permana, Friday, June 21, 2024.

Jokowi admitted that he is just a village person, so from birth until becoming president, he has never celebrated a birthday. "I never have a birthday. I, a village person, never have a birthday. From birth until now," said Jokowi to journalists in Gresik Regency, East Java, on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.

During his presidency, Jokowi has never been seen celebrating his birthday with a grand party. In fact, the former Governor of DKI Jakarta has spent his birthday several times by working as usual. In 2023, Jokowi spent his birthday by visiting two markets in Bogor Regency, West Java. At that time, Jokowi checked the prices of basic necessities and distributed direct cash assistance (BLT) to market traders.

In addition, Jokowi has also spent his birthday moment by going on a walkabout and inspecting the construction project of the runway 3 at Soekarno Hatta Airport in Tangerang, Banten. At that time, Jokowi was celebrating his 58th birthday. Prior to that, the Minister of Defense and President-elect Prabowo Subianto wished Jokowi a happy birthday through his personal Instagram account.

"Happy Birthday to President @jokowi," wrote Prabowo. He also conveyed a special prayer to Jokowi, that he may always be protected by the Almighty God in carrying out his duties as the head of state. "May he always be under the protection of Allah SWT, always be given health and strength in carrying out his service to the Nation and the People of Indonesia," said Prabowo."

"Prabowo also uploaded a number of photos of his togetherness with Jokowi. Starting from being Jokowi's driver in the Pindad-made Maung car, the attachment of four-star general rank, honor, and a moment of shaking hands. All of these photos were edited with a black-and-white color tone."