Indonesia’s president Joko Widodo was not about to let a terrible traffic jam make him late for a military parade to mark the 72nd anniversary of Indonesia's national armed forces (TNI).
The unassuming leader got out of his limousine, stuck in traffic in the port city of Cilegon, just after 8am Thursday and walked the rest of the way - about 2km - to the venue. He arrived at about 8.40am, according to local reports.
People applauded when they saw Joko - dressed in a black suit with a red tie and songkok - with some saying it was classic Jokowi, as he is popularly known in Indonesia.
"Have you ever seen a president who is willing to do this so that his people are not kept waiting?" said deliveryman Harlangga. That's Jokowi, I'm proud that he is our leader."
Once he arrived at the venue where the parade was to be held, Joko got down to the business of being guest of honour.
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