Golkar Party Unfazed by Viral Song Praising Chairman Bahlil
Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.
At a glance
- Golkar Party is unfazed by a viral song praising its chairman, Bahlil Lahadalia.
- The party views the song 'MBG - Mas Bahlil Ganteng' as cute, funny, and entertaining.
- Golkar believes the song reflects netizens' appreciation for Bahlil's work, particularly in securing fuel supplies.
The Golkar Party is taking a relaxed approach to a viral song titled 'MBG - Mas Bahlil Ganteng,' which praises its chairman, Bahlil Lahadalia. The party is unconcerned by the song's popularity on social media, viewing it as a positive and amusing development.
We are relaxed. Moreover, the song is 'cute,' funny, and entertaining.
Golkar's Secretary-General, Sarmuji, described the song as 'cute, funny, and entertaining.' He stated that the party is happy if the song brings joy to the public. 'If the song can make citizens happy, Golkar is also happy,' Sarmuji said.
If the song can make citizens happy, Golkar is also happy.
Sarmuji suggested the song emerged from the creative minds of netizens who appreciate Bahlil's performance as Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources. He specifically noted Bahlil's efforts in maintaining fuel stock amidst international volatility and keeping subsidized fuel prices stable. The lyrics appear to be compiled from netizens' comments, particularly referencing Bahlil's use of the 'Kanda-Dinda' address in a viral YouTube interview.
That is part of netizens' creativity because they appreciate the hard work of Mr. Bahlil as a minister who secured fuel stock amid global energy supply uncertainty and kept subsidized fuel prices from rising.
Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.