Joko Widodo: 'A strong message to drug smugglers' | Talk to Al Jazeera

He was called the "president of the people" when he was inaugurated four-and-a-half months ago. Former furniture seller Joko Widodo, also known as "Jokowi", is a metal music lover and former mayor and governor, who stood out for his hands-on leadership style.
After a tough election campaign and a narrow win, expectations were high that a new wind would soon blow in the world's fourth largest country and third largest democracy of 250 million people.
But a hostile opposition and rocky coalition provided Widodo with a weak power base. His party leader, Megawati Sukarnoputri, is often jokingly called the country's "real" president.
And Widodo shocked many after he nominated a man charged with corruption as his new police chief. Since August 2014, Widodo's approval ratings have dropped from 71.73 percent by about 30 percent.
Widodo has also raised diplomatic tensions - in particular with Australia - with his firm stance on executing drug traffickers, most of them foreigners.
He tells Al Jazeera's Step Vassen: "I believe the Indonesian legal system is thorough in these cases and looks at the evidence. When I rejected clemency I took into consideration how many drugs they smuggled, how many pills they distributed .... The court has sentenced them and we cannot discriminate between countries."
Widodo remains steadfast in his decision to carry out the death sentences of 11 convicts - including two Australian nationals from the "Bali nine" drug smuggling ring - due to be executed on the prison island of Nusakambangan.
"We want to send a strong message to drug smugglers that Indonesia is firm and serious in tackling the drug problem, and one of the consequences is execution if the court sentences them to death, he says."
He also discusses his strategy on campaigning for the release of Indonesian citizens on death row and says he is open to the idea of abolishing the death penalty if that is what the country wants. Just this week, Indonesian diplomats at a Human Rights Council panel in Geneva said a ban on the death sentence could be reinstated.
"As a head of state of course I'm going to try to save my citizens from execution. That's my obligation as a president, as a head of state ... To protect my citizens who are facing the death penalty but on the other hand we have to respect other countries that apply capital punishment ... The constitution and the existing law still allow the death penalty. But if the Indonesian people want to change it in the future, then it's possible."
In this exclusive interview on Talk to Al Jazeera, the president of Indonesia explains his position on his country's scourge of drugs, religion, ISIL, the economy, and for the first time reveals his willingness to discuss the abolishment of the death penalty.
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[@issaenegrio5303]

President Widodo when he is talking he look/sound so kind. respect and support from the Philippines President Widodo

[@adolphdelatorre3102]

Hiduplah Indonesia Raya! Im Adolph from Philippines....

[@TheArditra]

The subtitle often didn't translate whenever Joko Widodo says or refers "to the people" or "kepada masyarakat". This is proof why you can never trust the media.

[@yusufakmalkarim7608]

Terus percaya apa ngab?

[@syafiatulkhusnah2903]

Agree

[@syafiatulkhusnah2903]

@@yusufakmalkarim7608 percaya langsung pada oara narasumber ( orang tersebut yg langsung berbicara )

[@scottforbes4933]

@@yusufakmalkarim7608 percaya Mbah dukun nooo😂😆🤣 awokawokawok canda

[@Mangcosmetv]

Well then you should teach your heartless leader how to speak english. Its shame that he can only know how to execute people not how speak english

[@scambustersbaap_ifrit8218]

4.5 million of drug victims (and more), that's way too many! More than a million who cannot be cure is also way too many! Mr Wildodo pls don't stop fighting against drugs that kill or even hurt so many victims! You have my support!

[@pranamaajikatuang9694]

harga mati untuk melawan Narkoba di indonesia.... jokowi mantap.

[@emersonsrandomvideos248]

UN can't even put deterrent to south african drug syndicate so all they can do now is just criticised Philippines and Indonesia for it's war on drugs. Shame!

south african drug syndicate?

[@MoNo-BW]

what South African drug syndicate?

[@justtheguynl19]

Pinoys and indos are still in wonderland wake up soon dont wanna see u all annihilated pretty soon

[@justtheguynl19]

Poor countries and still so ignorant

[@bananabread4405]

@@justtheguynl19 moron

[@silvervonsuyom1065]

I can see the same anger and determination in fighting illegal drugs from Jokowi and Duterte. You can see it in his eyes. This man is also a crusader. Keep it going! 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@HuangHwei]

Lol.Widodo is way way different from your lunatic president. Due process still observed in Indonesia. In Philippines, sacrificial lambs and political critics were summarily executed.

[@silvervonsuyom1065]

@@HuangHwei Tanga, wag ako. Sentence mu plang alam ko na pinoy ka. Magsama kayung mga dilawan at terroristang kumonista.

[@HuangHwei]

@@silvervonsuyom1065 Oh speaking communist, way back in 2015, your lunat!c president granted the communist an open city paving the way for communist leader Parago Hero's Burial. Fact, he was a former NDF consultant and a close friend of Joma Sison.LMAO Pilipinoise wkwkwkwk

[@punjabiuniversitygeteducat71]

both sell drugs...both

[@andrewlacson6385]

Duterte? He is a drug protector! try do some research about Duterte ok?

[@dixjamm5574]

Reporter: "Are you not worried about international relations following these execution?" Answer: "Were the Dutch worried about international relations when they exploited us for 200 years as colony, treating us like second-rate citizens and killing us in droves when we fought to gain independence?" Mike Drop.

[@senna1683]

What has history got to do with that question? You've got to broaden your perspective

[@standejong1500]

@@senna1683 It's got nothing to do with history. And it's got even nothing to do with the dutch who colonized Indonesia. And hey, I'm of Indonesian desecnt as well. Yes, the dutch have surpressed the indonesians during the colonial period. But it's got nothing to do with these executions.

[@senna1683]

@@standejong1500 that's what I'm trying to say

[@medounelo4417]

Stupid answer... When a donkey kicks u and u kick it back that makes u a donkey. Basically u saying that badness is a green card for badness... Stupid

[@web3wizard381]

they always use history as a cheap cop out lol

[@RonnieNolanRaharjo]

Correction Al Jazeera, the nominated police chief, Budi Gunawan, wasn't charged with corruption before his nomination. He was named a corruption suspect after his nomination. Jokowi was criticized in the scandal for taking more than a week to drop him from the nomination.

[@bambangclarkhatch5717]

Negara singapore, malaysia, arabsaudi ada hukuman mati tapi negara lain ngak ada protes tu, maju terus pak presiden laksanakan hukuman mati rakyat mendukung mu jangan ikut campur negara lain.

[@hadianidiani3768]

Bambang Clarkhatch

[@Uvgugugvu]

Yang orang takutkan itu Mengeksekusi masyarakat negara lain membuat kedamaian Indonesia terancam, Negara lain seperti arab saudi itu mengeksekusi masyarakat mereka sendiri

[@parimabartender]

This message smells really bad Why can't you people shower

[@parimabartender]

These messages smell bad

[@scottforbes4933]

@@parimabartender thats what you get

[@potatoesnose7022]

Jokowi!! 👍👍 Against drugs.. Against Corruption.. Against Terrorism.. Development infrastructure.. Highly Moral, Good Attitude, Humble, Down to earth, Honest, Religious, Nationalist, Democratic, Tolerant, Firm. His WORDS = His ACT Work..Work..And work.. speed fastly 👍👍👏👏👏 We Proud Have You as Indonesia President!! I am so lucky as Indonesian. Thank God u sent him to my country.. THE SAVER

[@razorfools]

Lol I saw you on another video, in BBC, posting the same thing.

[@yonakh1774]

SBY Dulu Tu si corbi Di kasih Grasi ... Antasari Di penjarakan gak Di kasih grasi . Trus baperan

[@eatcookwithmaacub8111]

So true. I've never been so proud to be Indonesian. Before I was hoping to live and get a job in overseas. But right now, we have him and Pak Ahok. Such a great duo!

[@ahmadnurhusna3380]

potatoes nose Jokowi dan Prabowo . Sama" baguusss... Aamiin. Semoga baik untuk masa depan. Yang mampu mempengaruhi adalah dunia adalah Prabowo

[@darlenchanel]

🥹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹 sbntr lgi beliau Purna Tugas..

[@regapratama1597]

indonesia and philippine will stand together against drugs!

[@regapratama1597]

yeah, Hello, kaibigan ko

[@emersonsrandomvideos248]

Yes we will fight with indonesians against drugs.

[@emersonsrandomvideos248]

Arthur Farmer yes sir?

[@zhakimel]

Hand in Hand Brother..!!

[@GabrielDipo]

Rega Pratama high 5

[@neneklampir6664]

my god. Aljazeira are very good at twisting the truth. Firstable, President Jokowi never choose the police that charged by corruption. He chosed the Head of police that later charged by attorney of KPK for corruption. And the translation to english are very different.

[@melindamertens7201]

Yes, thats how they also report about our president in the Philippines. Aljazeira makes our good president looks bad in their reports.

[@DInfXsMD]

@@melindamertens7201 good president? really? Look at how he dealt with coronavirus in the Philippines.

[@ilhamridwansyah6403]

@@DInfXsMD lol wtf

[@derrickbaustin]

This is a strong stern leader for his country. He's trying to save his country!

[@desertfox6664]

I personally admire Jokowi because he is tough and act decisively like our Pres. Duterte. Both came from local govt and with similar management style. God bless Pres. Jokowi

[@jackjones8363]

I spent five years in an Indonesian prison for possession of 0.3 gram of cocaine. I thought it was too harsh, but at the end of the day everyone has a choice: abide by the law or face the consequences. I bear no grudge and now fully support Indonesia's approach to fighting its serious drug addiction problem. Jokowi eloquently explained that the suffering of victims and their families far out weights the concerns for the perpetrators who fully knew the consequences of their actions... Indonesia Tanah dan air ku!

[@NelsonMandela961]

What about the perpetrator's families ? Also, drug addicts aren't victims they voluntarily took these drugs.

[@robertvanslooten9475]

You've a common sense.

[@robertvanslooten9475]

@@NelsonMandela961 Drug addicts are not victims. They are accomplices.

[@redtiger4352]

This lady talks about feelings in upholding the law and justice system... WTF

[@samwoon1947]

I think she should go home and take a look at her own motherland justice and reality.

[@asiandynasty7478]

cause she's a LIBERAL...if she's american, she must be a DEMOCRAT...that's why...

[@questofangel7]

Indonesia is a sovereign country and has a strict rule that would safeguard their own citizens. The media should stop pushing their own political agenda and let Indonesia solve its own problems.

[@robertvanslooten9475]

Right!

[@tinkletink1403]

grow up

[@fj6763]

Fck Indonesia

[@kizzjus7550]

Well said ma men Australia must understand those people's commit crimes in Indonesia not in America.

[@fj6763]

Fck Indonesia

[@staceylove3445]

More power to Indonesia and President Widodo! - from the Philippines

[@JuliaGustina]

Stacey Love Hello Phillipines! Warm greetings from Indonesia!😀

[@plastiqueedwards2722]

More Power to Philipines and president Duterte! - from Indonesia

[@randyartesano9050]

thank you indonesian to support our president duterte and president widodo.... fr. philippines

[@bobbystonekutter2824]

Shitholes... All people I know from Philippines wants to immigrate to US,, Yeah great countries and presidents..

[@susanjohnson5934]

Stacey Love hisEVIL he look like Hitler

[@februarimynggoos]

"kalau ibu step datang dan lihat..." wow, really this is really a strong message...

[@exgf22]

Widodo & Duterte should work together!

[@quickzilver333]

They are already working together. Duterte visited Indonesia a few months ago. These two countries are neighbor an share the same blood line.

[@emersonsrandomvideos248]

We filipinos are willing to work with indonesians, on equal terms, against war on drugs.

[@__ph.comrade__]

And mahatir Mahatir, Duterte, Jokowi should work together to fight drugs and poverty and crime

[@mauriceokongo9861]

they can also invite me

[@syafiatulkhusnah2903]

death penalty i support 100% not only in singapore, indonesia, Malaysia or philipine for drugs trafficking but all around the globe

[@crystalianike]

he said "waktu yang akan menilai" ... now I am watching this in 2017 we already see the movement Mr President my Allah Bless you.

[@Elvany321]

Aamiin❤❤

[@curlycookguy]

5 years later and he still got the support of his party and supporters for a second term. Don't stop the fight against drugs Mr. President!

[@MariAmmaSar]

There are warning notices all over Jakarta airport "Death Penalty to all drug mules" - what you see is what you will get.

[@mangoliadosrwilfredo6971]

Philippines support Indonesia 👍🙏🙏

[@fbmemesbro3426]

Joko Widodo and Rodrigo Duterte are the Champions of the people.

[@luckyluck4630]

architect june 2018 just like Pablo Escobar was the champion of the people right ? champion of the people and brutally killing his rivals, politicians and anyone who stood in his way. Duterte is a wolf in a sheep’s skin. Not only did his death squads kill drug dealers and users, but his political rivals as well and don’t forget about the innocent targets that were misidentified and assassinated. I do agree with you on Widodo as he does not have blood on his hands unlike Dirty Duterte

[@globaltutoring7117]

Indonesian President is a total fool and a disgrace in this century. How can he stop the drug issue completely by applying capital punishment (death penalty). Drug is here to stay and it has been here eversince, drug issue started ever since the human existence, no men or women in this world can stop drug, maybe during his term he can lower it but not to stop it. When his term expire he will watch his own children getting high every now and than, what will he do. He passes on but the drug will still stay. Generations will come and go, drug is here to stay. That fool president is just trying to make himself high. It's the choice of individuals to take up drugs, if he encourages education, better work opportunities and higher standard of living, than that might Lower drug issues. People sort to other means when their living standard is very low. His preaching curse to his own tribe, family and country. I feel for such fool president at this time and Era.

[@mithunkumar25557]

@@luckyluck4630 Another BLIND Duterte hater.,,,,What are you screaming you, ignorant idiot? Tell me a simple instance where policed killed Duterte's rivals. Don't scream for the sake of screming

[@janeidanif613]

They are worst than the drugdealers coz they are murderers

[@syafiatulkhusnah2903]

@@janeidanif613 moron

[@iamnehalipathak]

He is a good man. You can tell he is humble yet strict in his leadership.

[@brandonbrook9664]

No,.... that's what "you can tell..........", not what I can tell. First word of your second sentence should be "I", not "you". I would have thought that a visionary youth worker who teaches investor writing to humanitarian activists should already know that. Sheeesh, young people these days.

[@logiic8835]

@@brandonbrook9664 you can’t tell, others can.

[@mw5727]

@@brandonbrook9664 si paling senior 😂

[@brandonbrook9664]

@@logiic8835 Tell what?

[@logiic8835]

@@brandonbrook9664 see, u just proved my point 😂

[@kadekjuni6970]

Mr. Joko Widodo is the best and always be good leader for Indonesia, God bless!!! Cheers...............

[@RezaOLine]

your name is kadek.. are you from bali..??

[@MegaMyKeY]

the translation is not 100% accurate. A lot of important facts the president says have been eliminated. The translation makes things seem that the Indonesian president is saying another thing. such as: "Saya kira"is not Ï believe". The more accurate translation is "I think", leaning more to an open opinion of the president. "I believe" in Indonesia is when they say "Saya percaya/yakin". "how many drugs they smuggled, how many pills they distributed" in 6:03 , the real accurate translation should have been "how many drugs are circulated/distributed, how many kg that has been circulated/distributed, and how many hundreds of pills that are/have been circulated/distributed. That is what we are examining it [the issue] as a whole" some statements are not translated. The translator must have ommited unimportant comments, but it is those emmited comments that brings out the emotions of the interviewee of those statements. -- Overall, this is a pretty good interview; a well-done interview I say. But given the lack of integrity in the translation accuracy, it feels like this product is a product for catching up the demand of criticising the president. This is not total truth. Lacks a credible translation for us expat viewers to judge Jokowi. (Though I would have to say, the Indonesian justice system is understood strange by Western powers. I don't blame them for seeing how wrong the Indonesian president takes the step. The main problem is that this interview's translation widens the gap of understanding Jokowi's mindset, within the Western mindset. It does not serve the journalists' purpose of unveiling the whole total truth of the interviewee's way of thinking, to the general public. In other words, this defeats the purpose of journalism for total truth.) #aljazeera #jokowidodo #journalism #StepVaessen #indonesia But overall, pretty good interview.

[@jasont8131]

Step vaessen kan ngerti bahasa indonesia dan lancar

[@fenniyorena]

I love you Mr. Jokowi! Keep doing what you do! We will always support you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@srirachahero4679]

and now, 9 years later - Joko Widodo is one othe most popular leaders in Indonesia - so, he is clearly doing something right.

[@kirilpopov7888]

That is correct! Respect for this man that wants to stop the drug trade! When you start executing them they will be afraid to smuggle

[@user-mk1co4qh9t]

Drug trafficking rate has only gone higher even after death penalty

[@bryanleeyf87]

​@@user-mk1co4qh9tyeah and I'm the president of your country here on KZbin.

[@tiaraindah]

We love u Mr. President. We dont care what others countries said about u. We support u, Pak!

[@ARQtoBR]

GOOD ON YOU PRESIDENT WIDODO AND PRESIDENTE DUTERTE !!! MEN OF COURAGE AND DETERMINATION !!!

[@roshanmanilal5315]

Drugs destroy lives .Destroy the live of a drug dealer ,then you will not have a drug problem. Well done Mr Widodo.

[@ricardomaulion9134]

I can see the sincerity of Pres. Widodo. Appreciate him!

[@charlesciminera5881]

Yeah right it's ok to kill people but don't do drugs

[@zahkti]

' a metal music lover'.. i like that...

[@shonen84]

Step Vaessen is a long time critical correspondent in Indonesia. I applaud her commitment and obviously well prepared interview. Joko Widodo's government's stance on drug trafficking is controversial, some of his policies are questionable in substance and feasibility and it's true the honeymoon period after his election is waning. However, I believe - in contrast to previous leaders - this is a man not tainted by the settled elite of the past, and who works earnestly to set out and carry out policies. Also, the interviewer has a disturbing lack of decorum and a constant paternalistic and negative bias and style. You never see Christiane Amanpour, Katy Couric or even the guys from Fox News question their interviewees with such leading questions or dispositions.

[@feremoracumu6641]

The bias of this so called reporter is very evident. Thank you President Wododo for caring enough for your people to ignore what others think.

[@morriswilburn9858]

I wish my country (the USA) had this policy against drug traffickers. They present a greater danger to national security than any nation or terrorist group.

[@vsjunior3517]

trust me, they did... but not deliberately, it's cia who decided whether to eliminate or to maintain as money sources

[@rachmatsyahnusfirachmat4285]

Keep GOING, U THE BEST my PRESIDENTE 🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩✌🏿👍🏾🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩✌🏿

[@francisanchez59]

indonesian are good people. why is this journalist questioning the president who has the obligation to protect its citizen?

[@andiaurelie5199]

francis sanchez typical journalist from terrorist media Aljazeera

[@med4u1]

Trying to stop the drug problem in indonesia by executing foreigners who smuggle drugs in yet wants to save their own drug smuggling citizens from execution in other countries and bring them back to indonesia

[@FilthyAngryIrishPeasant]

Agreed. He is not crushing religion (Christianity) like CHINA. It is his right but is that for Cannabis as well?? Asia has a TON of amphetamines sold illicitly. I can understand how he is trying to protect his people.

[@med4u1]

@NBQM You're not getting the point

[@tedash1701]

francis sanchez let’s see if he is really protecting. The people suffer poverty is rampant and he employ corrupt police chief

[@billysino]

70 drug dealers dislike this

[@wahyuwidiyatmika]

77 now :D

[@donxsan]

80

[@davidsoctavianopersiko3134]

William Sinolungan 84 now XD

[@Adi-zy1ui]

147

[@mdanrmdadn9378]

Ha ha

[@dewisayuris]

I support Joko Wibowo, I salute him, he is firm,determined, strong, and has a good leadership and management in politics.

[@koaslama3985]

Wkwwkk Joko Widodo.

[@IR-hd8py]

KUDOS TO MR JOKOWI

[@phahroel]

May Allah always save and bless you my beloved president.

[@ellashy6539]

him and duterte :)

[@michailgunawan2414]

May God protect my president and my country, God bless Indonesia.

[@ofikpiesta344]

Ella Shy suree

[@Elvany321]

Aamiin Ya Allah..

[@shafiqmuammar7970]

I am oppose to any kind of death penalty.. No matter how bad people are.. All human made mistake and deserve a chance

[@oxfordlocalsclassifiedads-6969]

quite rightly so. Drugs kill, crime goes up, families suffered

[@daifukucharlotte6931]

good job, Mr. Widodo! No mercy for drug smugglers!

[@Delta-nr4hz]

The translation is very, very wrong.

[@billysuyatman8684]

I love my president Joko Widodo

[@palmygurl]

you hate drugs criminals and want them to die i guess

[@tiaraindah]

We love u Mr. President

[@Pinoysoundmachine74]

Mahal rin namin ang aming President Duterte! Mahalin natin sya.

[@leobt98765]

Dumb President!!!!

[@yafin2654]

+LEO WALKER why m8?! are you a drug dealer?! I'm guessing you are an Israel or Malaysia!!!

[@eiviekenza92]

Many people judge my Mr President about drugs execution but I still Love and always support him😘 Mr President Joko Widodo is a good leaderman 👍 his just want to work work work and work for our country "INDONESIA" .. Thank You Mr President and I will always stand on the right side ✌ #JOKOWI

[@brianwood2825]

Yeah - whatever . idiot.

[@zeingates1063]

Joko widodo is my great, my good president..I LOVE YOU JOKO WIDODO.

[@brianwood2825]

what's it like to be a moron?

[@ReefearEapear]

He is The Mahathir of Indonesia. Once before in Malaysia, Tun Mahathir declare war on drug and make it the 1st enemy to country with slogan "Dadah musuh No. 1 Negara". Good luck to Jokowi.

[@newgenng6323]

Duterte leads the brightest future of the next Generation Indonesia and Philippines doing it right now❤️❤️

[@peterpierce9233]

I like this President. Smart. To the point and Direct

[@55wheeler]

Indonesian is cursed because of this man’s decision to execute two rehabilitated men, one who served my Lord, our God

[@forevermore5118]

His hypocrisy when he talks about getting Indonesians in foreign countries off death row but was more than happy to execute Myuran and Andrew. May their souls rest in peace!

[@kosakata8632]

Cursed like have low debt, low crime rate, low suicide, low poverty LOL Indonesia among the top 10 happiest countries on earth (Gallup International Survey) XD With 5% growth Indonesia will become 5th largest economy in the world at 2045, thanks to drugs lord to make western backward

[@Pram4]

a lot of comment talking about they didnt know... indonesia only do that when it is past the reasonable limit, and there is not much news talking about drugs now, he is a polite president and exemplifies his people a lot, meanwhile indonesian media now always talk about development equity... and we are all watching him and our government like never before...but thx for you concern, we live in peace here

[@adx3828]

I like him because he listens to metal. Would be awesome to meet him but I’m Mexican and that would be interesting hahaha

[@marlonamantillo1913]

President Widodo, you did the right thing in enforcing DEATH PENALTY in your country INDONESIA. Genesis 9:6. DEATH PENALTY is BIBLICALLY CORRECT, NOT wrong. The LORD JESUS CHRIST believed in DEATH PENALTY when he died for our sins in the cross.

[@HenryDarr]

Rules are rules !

[@cawecoy]

So change the rules.

[@armabattlearmamodern3562]

Cawe Coy Rodrigues Marega no you can't

[@ChrisKhaled83]

Cawe Coy Rodrigues Marega Yes Indeed, I hate this backwards Indonesian president. Why is there a drug problem there? if he was a real person, he would address that question! HE just wants to KILL.

[@RizalHarun]

Simon Eskibel hey you stupid moron, do you think you know a lot about our country and my president?!!

[@jaisolanki11]

Great Job your leader is a dumbass like you, you have no sense of the language, people have rights and his argument doesnt mean anything

[@SourMangoa]

I love this woman, she is so brave to ask these questions. She could be arrested.

[@kecoter2674]

Sour Mangoa no she isnt, she didn't doing anything wrong, even *didn't smuggling drugs* oh I forget, you're just a *troll* :v

[@SourMangoa]

Javanization Jawanisasi So what? You can get arrested for anything in indonesia. It's a corrupted piece of shit land. You're the troll, fool.

[@kecoter2674]

Sour Mangoa no, I wouldn't... stop eating Kangaroo meat coz its not healthy

[@SourMangoa]

Javanization Jawanisasi Fuck off rupiah. Your money is small and stinks of slum. I can buy your indo fuck house easily.

[@kecoter2674]

Sour Mangoa Nah you can't, coz you're just cavemen that still believe that mammoth is alive

[@desideriacempaka]

baru kali ini gue liat Jokowi GALAK men! wkwkkwk. Apik iki.

[@VoiceSriLanka]

Ur the Man Mr President! I Salute u Sir for not bowing down to western pressure and for their money! Arabs U need to learn from this President who's country is very poor but He is brave!

[@limcako41]

VoiceSriLanka Then stop taking Western aid money.Bring back all the illegal immigrants looking for a better life.Stand on your own 2 feet for a change.Then you might get some respect from the rest of the world.

[@WhySoSerious551]

Showed he has no mercy in him, alienated his own people, australia, and the rest of the world, and ruined his own political career. Australia withdrew their ambassador, and severed funding, other countries did the same, indonesia became undesirable as a result of this mans 'strong message'

[@graceyap1498]

The translation is not even all correct .. and did you even forget about the incident of Australia tapping indonesia's previous president's phone ?

[@indraujang7004]

Apakah Semua yang ada di muka bumi Ini harus Ikut barat. Ini Hukum di Indonesia.

[@dewisayuris]

Why these people, talking so much about Indonesia execution -death penalty? Singapore and Malaysia have executed hundreds of death penalties but no sensation? it is because Indonesia has a strong leadership now, and is not afraid of threats. I support Joko Wibowo. Indonesia will be developed. I agree with death penalty. We have to respect other countries laws. By using 'bad language' comments, you have just low yourself, as a trash.

[@andstainz]

limcako I am Indonesian. 100% I will support, if he is found guilty. I have a question. Why 'western world' is not a problem with the execution of Bali terrorists, who have killed Australian tourist and some tourists from other countries. But do not like the executions of drug smugglers from other countries, which has killed our Indonesian next generation? Very unreasonable. Indonesia has executed terrorists and drug smugglers in the same place, on the island of Nusa Kambangan.

[@limcako41]

Luthfi Nug You are consistant and credit for that stance.I think you have a good point.John Howard ex PM dug himself a big hole when he supported the executions of the Bali bombers.But I think he was going with the thoughts of many people in Australia at the time.And when PM Abbott saw all the vigils and protests he showed he was sympathetic to these.But yes it was hypocritical and certainly did not help the pleas of the drug smugglers for clemency.

[@ofikpiesta344]

Awww cmon we call this australian habits :)))

[@eddies8674]

looks like a good man to me looking after his country

[@limcako41]

***** This fellow"s a joke like he is so aptly named.The economy is going downhill,corruption is worse than ever before,inflation and unemployment are rising and he looks like a prune too.Could go on but I'll run out of computer space.

[@NIETZMable]

Indeed....he's loved by his people for all the reformation nd all the hard works that he did

[@nanaadwoasika6978]

I'm speechless!

[@NerangelSmile]

Katakan TIDAK pada narkoba! Sekali TIDAK tetap TIDAK

[@n.r.l8452]

10 tahun sby gak kerja.semuanya mangkrak jd sampah.dan bpk jokowi yg membenahi sampah sampah itu satu persatu.... sehat selalu bpk presiden jokowi.we love u......

[@NewCaledonia1987]

Jgn sembarangan ngomong..semua presiden berusaha melakukan yg terbaik menurut standarnya masing2.

[@chesterjames5628]

President Jokowi ay isa sa pinakaastig na presidente ng indonesia. sana ganto din mangyari sa darating na bagong president ng Pilipinas na si Duterte. :)

[@-ah9349]

Chester James De Guzman I don't know what are you talking about, but i take it as a positive thing so thanks ;)

[@twfoth]

Over the top. Diplomatically clumsy. Morally simplistic.

[@YOUSUFSALMAN]

Be brave man !

[@Honeybee897]

The Journalist lacked objectivity, and unfortunately She was outplayed by the President Widodo.

[@miyajewelry6054]

yes her intentioni is to save the hearts of drug mules,lords not towards victims and justice. jokowi punched his reply loudly to her face.. lady, why there is a smuggle then there is a punishment. when there isnt then there is no punishment for anyone u afraid of. listen to him carefully.

[@MP-kt7bn]

He is a man with vision and love for his country

[@fungusmctaggart5803]

18,000 a year die from drugs and 300,000 a year die from smoking. 57 million people sucking down 165 billion cigarettes a year. Tax revenue from cigarettes is huge but there is no money from drugs. Go figure.

[@bravo_catz6455]

i totally agree with him....

[@WHANAUPEACE]

Feel for the families of the executed but they knew the consequences of trafficking, using drugs in Indonesia. I don't support the death penalty but I respect the laws of any country. Its a really difficult argument. Complicated. All I can offer is please don't do drugs. R.I.P boys. Condolences to the families. These deaths has strengthen my beliefs that God doesnt exist. Never has, never will. Only human compassion exists. The difficulty is whether we want to use it.

[@persianpwerful]

I like his charisma and character he is smart and answered very well

[@dellpc7157]

we support you my president jokowi

[@felixadebiyi9508]

Respect to great president like Widodo

[@tonytoy7673]

0:40 - the worlds 4th largest country and third largest democracy. may i ask where you got that from? thanks

[@sultanm8672]

Its true

[@gautom1]

No, 15th in size not 4th

[@rickville8898]

It is get educated yourself

[@tonytoy7673]

@@rickville8898 usually when ppl say biggest country they mean land size not population total or density. Indonesia is around 15th largest country in the world if I remember correct when I checked last time

[@tonytoy7673]

it could be 4th largest by population, but not by land. largest does not mean most populated Russia is largest but has little citizens

[@bwatson4349]

Long live President Widodo and President Duterte!

[@victoriagonzaga1773]

I love you mr.president!

[@crand20033]

Meth is really bad drug. He is right to get rid of the dealers.

[@robertfolkner9253]

I wish we had a leader like this good man!

[@mus139]

Yeh...Not like those weak Aussies.

[@ariyjulian5511]

i love jokowi

[@charuwaka1]

He is right . Good president🎉

[@loadedshot]

Stay strong on the Executions Drugs are killing generations

[@bandstreamtv3024]

So is alcohol and tobacco

[@satyaanggriawan1844]

Im suport my president. Is rules my country..

[@HenryDarr]

satya anggriawan I hope deep down in your soul that you don't support the Genocide of the West Papuan's !

[@kecoter2674]

Henry Darr And I hope your deepest heart willingly to give back the lands to the Aborigines

[@HenryDarr]

Javanization Jawanisasi I am Aboriginal mate .

[@kecoter2674]

Henry Darr and i'm West Papuan mate

[@HenryDarr]

Javanization Jawanisasi yeah right , why do you support colonization of your land ?

[@jasonkeys5940]

This guy is made of gold.

[@yuukie4780]

semoga sehat selalu dan panjang umur Pak Presiden Joko Widodo ❤❤❤❤ Aamiin allohumma aamiin

[@zothanmawia2894]

He's not a human, he had no feelings, respect to others life

[@giorgiosalutogirsang2765]

Saya setuju dengan semua Joko Widodo mengatakan kecuali satu hal, semua orang tahu bahwa sebagian besar narkoba yang diproduksi di dalam negeri, mereka bahkan diproduksi di dalam penjara juga. Penyelundup adalah minoritas kerajaan obat Indonesia. We have to fight narkoba production

[@goesintite]

Tough questions from Al Jazeera - solid stance and vision for Indonesia. Good luck. And, good luck keeping extremism to a minimum.

[@mlion1085]

I voted and idolised Jokowi..much to my dismay he is a blood thirst leader, foreigner or local no body deserve to get murder in the name of justice, I hope jokowi educated his people and abolish death penalty..

[@anakdarma.1064]

MLion 108 : you think you smart man or women, cause you put my president underneath your money honey I don't worry about your own business because he doesn't care about your ideas who care what ever you say we egnor your bad thoughts please dont ever tray against we put you in jaiil for sure???.we are the people of Indonesia will protect against jokers!!!.

[@ofikpiesta344]

Yeahh just look at brazil , or mexico... How mess this country because of drugs , jokowi doing good ways in this decisiiuon

[@delvafajar4546]

❤❤Al-Jazeera English sufort always ok isthe best

[@gordonkaios2627]

Killing and taking human life is not the way to solve the problem of drug dealer..quit few year in prison is better than taking human life......i am glad that i am staying in a peaceful country that doesn't apply execution for the people...

[@erickoheric8834]

I am from malaysia and i fully support indonesia for this action!

[@samueleravazzini3287]

The war on drugs is lost. The death penalty is an abomination.

[@user-ky4qv4kd6s]

23:47 This last question she asked if he was going to sink or swim…just absolutely marvelous. What leader in their right mind would go on national television in front of their country to say “yea we will sink this year, and what else I forecast is failing in the rest of all the sectors..”smh she is just somethin else

[@fauzibahroel6434]

Saya sangat mendukung keputusan Presiden